Adoption is not for the faint of heart. Labours of Love chronicles the journeys of Canadians who have overcome heartbreaking obstacles to become parents. Their stories are as diverse as our country, and span the borders of our world. While each account is unique in its own way, the stories are connected by the overwhelming commonality of the power of human connection. Labours of Love unearths an issue for Canadians that is still stigmatized in some areas of the country. Through conversations with adoptive parents, adoptees and birthparents who reveal their inmost feelings, the reader will gain a new understanding of the complexities of adoption. What shines through this societal veil however, is the undeniable element of celebration of the children we love- whose origin, while important, has little to do with their precious place in our hearts. About the Author: Deborah Brennan is among women whose career interfered with having a family. The challenges she faced as a design project manager for The Bay did little to prepare her for the rigors of her daughter's adoption. She lives in Oakville, Ontario. |