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One Perfect Day

A Mother and Son's Journey of Adoption and Reunion

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One Perfect Day

By: Diane Burke
Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
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The moment Diane Burke, an author and mother of two grown sons, received an unexpected certified letter in the mail, she had no idea her life would be shaken to its core. Memories of a past she had buried more than forty years ago suddenly resurfaced and she wasn't prepared to deal with them.

Steve Orlandi, happily married, father of two and step-father of three, was living the typical middle class American life. But since the age of eight, when he discovered he was adopted, he had led that life dealing with inner questions about his self-identity and genetic history. Always on his mind was one simple, yet complicated and loaded question: Who am I?

In One Perfect Day, Diane shares with readers how she came to the heartbreaking conclusion to give her baby up for adoption and how this decision has affected her life sense. Through Steve's invaluable perspective, readers will also experience the lengths he traveled to discover his mother's identity and reach out to her, not knowing whether she'd want to meet with him after nearly four decades of separation. It all comes together on one perfect day.

This book asks and answers the questions: What defines family? What does it mean to forgive? And is it worth the time, energy, and emotional cost to love a stranger?

©2014 Diane Burke (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Motherhood Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Women Adoption

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I can resonate with this story on so many levels.
I’m a great believer that this book held a deeper message for me,
I too hope for a family reconciliation and listening to your story has informed me when it does take place to do so carefully and slowly.
I say will as I have hope and faith that God will bring mother and son back to reunite, but in his time.
Thank you so much this book really touched my heart.
Julie

Wow what a fab story

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Diane’s true heart felt memoirs will leave you feeling like fairy tales do happen sometimes

Heartwarming

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What a wonderful story of lost love which was found and became whole. Narrator was very good

Story of love

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I enjoyed this book so much. I had a son in 1974 who was adopted and her story pulled at my heartstrings and also gave me hope that one day he will reach out to me. Beautifully narrated, thank you for telling your story 💗

Wonderful

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This was fabulous, as a person who has experienced forced adoption and is still awaiting that phone call this book gave me hope thank you 🙏

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