📖 peek insideOrphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
This moving novel alternates between the Great Depression and the present day, following the lives of two women from different generations. Vivian, an elderly woman who was once part of the 'orphan train' movement, shares her story of loss and survival with Molly, a foster teen performing community service. As they bond over their shared experiences of displacement and resilience, they find the strength to confront their pasts. It is a compelling look at a hidden piece of American history and the power of connection.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"I've come to think that's what heaven is- a place in the memory of others where our best selves live on."
"I like the assumption that everyone is trying his best, and we should all just be kind to each other."
"I learned long ago that loss is not only probable but inevitable. I know what it means to lose everything, to let go of one life and find another. And now I feel, with a strange, deep certainty, that it must be my lot in life to be taught that lesson over and over again."
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