Jennifer Lauck

About this episode

Haley Radke interviews New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lauck about her memoirs and the adoptee experience.

316 | Jennifer Lauck Today we are honoured to have with us New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lauck, whose memoirs have shaped how so many understand the adoptee experience. Her landmark book Blackbird is celebrating its 25th-anniversary edition this year. In our conversation we talk about Jennifer's childhood, how she first met Nancy Verrier, and her synchronicities in her reunion with her birthmother, Catherine Diane. We mention abuse at multiple times during this conversation, including sexual abuse, so please take care when listening. Full Show Notes and Transcript Here Join our adoptee community on Patreon here Check out our upcoming live events here! Find out more about Adoptees for Family Preservation here! Support Haley's new podcast here! This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing stated on it, either by its hosts or any guests, is to be construed as psychological, medical or legal advice. Please seek out professionals in those fields if you need those services. The views expressed by the hosts of Adoptees On or any guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organization or other person unless otherwise stated.

People in this episode

Host: Haley Radke

Guest: Jennifer Lauck

Topics covered

• adoptee experience
• memoir
• reunion
• childhood
• abuse
• personal narrative

Keywords

• adoption
• memoir
• Blackbird
• reunion
• childhood
• abuse
• New York Times bestselling author

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blackbird

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