We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America
We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023320
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2023
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America by Roxanna Asgarian investigates the systemic failures in the U.S. child welfare system. Through the tragic case of the Hart children, it highlights how vulnerable children become entangled in a flawed system, emphasizing the dire need for reform to prevent future tragedies.
Informative
Emotional
Dark
Unnerving
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Roxanna Asgarian's We Were Once a Family is lauded for its in-depth investigation and compassionate storytelling, addressing systemic issues in child welfare. Reviewers commend its emotional impact and thorough research but note that its dense subject matter may overwhelm some readers. Overall, it's a powerful and unsettling narrative that challenges institutional failures.
Who Should Read We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America?
Readers interested in We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian are typically drawn to deep investigative journalism that explores social justice, systemic failures, and human impact. Similar readers enjoy Evicted by Matthew Desmond and Educated by Tara Westover.
8,657 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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320
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2023
Adult
18+ years
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