Novel by Adoptive Mom, Renee Riva
The end of summer is quickly drawing near, but there’s still time to squeeze in one last summer novel. I suggest Saving Sailor
Set in 1968 at a family’s summer cabin at Indian Lake, Idaho, the novel is narrated by spunky 9-year-old A.J. (short for Angelina Juliana Degulio). A.J., a Northwesterner who speaks with a self-imposed Southern accent (because she thinks “Southern” is a “beautiful language”) is the youngest daughter in a large Roman Catholic Italian family. She spends the lazy summer days hanging out with her dog, Sailor, and being alternately embarrassed and proud of her “rich Italian heritage.”
When a family from Oklahoma (who speak with real Southern accents) moves in next door, the adventures begin. I found this gentle, slice-of-life novel a refreshing weekend read.
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Renee Riva is the mother of three daughters. Six years ago, Renee and her husband adopted an 11-year-old girl from Russia through California’s Welcome Home program for last-chance kids. Renee says the program helps children find adoptive families “before they get sent to work in factories in Russia or end up on the streets.”
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I loved this book! It really helped me through my adoption process as a mom! I'd recommend this adoption book for any mom!
Posted by: Sally | Tuesday, September 04, 2007 at 02:39 PM