Summary - Orphan Train: Based On The Book By Christina Baker Kline

SUMMARY

ORPHAN TRAIN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Introduction to Molly Ayer and the Orphan Train Era

Vivian's Early Life in Ireland

Life in the Orphan Train System

Vivian's Adoptive Family and Her New Life

Molly and Vivian's Friendship Begins

Revisiting the Past: Vivian's Search for Family

Confessions and Revelations

Resolution and Reunion

The Legacy of the Orphan Train

General Analysis of Orphan Train

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline tells the story of two women from different generations: Vivian, an elderly woman who was once a child sent on the Orphan Train, and Molly, a troubled foster teen. As Molly assists Vivian in sorting through her past, the two women form a deep bond, each grappling with loss, abandonment, and the search for belonging. The novel explores themes of family, identity, and resilience, delving into the emotional impact of historical trauma. Through their connection, both women begin to confront their painful pasts and find healing in unexpected ways.

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Release date

Audiobook: December 18, 2024