Reviews
"The extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman . . . Philomena's tale is special. . . . It reveals a remarkable human being with astonishing fortitude and a truly humbling willingness to forgive. . . . I hope Philomena's heroic search and her courage in allowing her story to be told will bring comfort to all who have suffered a similar fate." - Judi Dench , from the Foreword "A searingly poignant account of forced adoption and its consequences." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told." - The Independent, "The extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman . . . Philomena's tale is special. . . . It reveals a remarkable human being with astonishing fortitude and a truly humbling willingness to forgive. . . . I hope Philomena's heroic search and her courage in allowing her story to be told will bring comfort to all who have suffered a similar fate." - Judi Dench , from the Foreword "Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told." - The Independent, "The extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman . . . Philomena's tale is special. . . . It reveals a remarkable human being with astonishing fortitude and a truly humbling willingness to forgive. . . . I hope Philomena's heroic search and her courage in allowing her story to be told will bring comfort to all who have suffered a similar fate." - Judi Dench , from the Foreword "A searingly poignant account of forced adoption and its consequences." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Riveting . . . Sixsmith chillingly recounts . . . this mother-and-son saga." - Publishers Weekly "Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told." - The Independent, "The extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman . . . Philomena's tale is special. . . . It reveals a remarkable human being with astonishing fortitude and a truly humbling willingness to forgive. . . . I hope Philomena's heroic search and her courage in allowing her story to be told will bring comfort to all who have suffered a similar fate." - Judi Dench , from the Foreword "A searingly poignant account of forced adoption and its consequences." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Riveting . . . Sixsmith chillingly recounts . . . this mother-and-son saga." - Publishers Weekly "Emotionally compelling." - Library Journal "Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told." - The Independent, "The extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman . . . Philomena's tale is special. . . . It reveals a remarkable human being with astonishing fortitude and a truly humbling willingness to forgive. . . . I hope Philomena's heroic search and her courage in allowing her story to be told will bring comfort to all who have suffered a similar fate." - Judi Dench, from the Foreword "A searingly poignant account of forced adoption and its consequences." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Riveting . . . Sixsmith chillingly recounts . . . this mother-and-son saga." - Publishers Weekly "Emotionally compelling." - Library Journal "A powerful testament to the strength of the bond between mother and child." - Shelf Awareness "Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told." - The Independent "Delves into a woman's grief with restraint and sensitivity." - Independent on Sunday "The touching story of a mother's fifty-year search for her son." - Sunday Times (London), "The extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman . . . Philomena's tale is special. . . . It reveals a remarkable human being with astonishing fortitude and a truly humbling willingness to forgive. . . . I hope Philomena's heroic search and her courage in allowing her story to be told will bring comfort to all who have suffered a similar fate." - Judi Dench , from the Foreword "A searingly poignant account of forced adoption and its consequences." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Riveting . . . Sixsmith chillingly recounts . . . this mother-and-son saga." - Publishers Weekly "Emotionally compelling." - Library Journal "Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told." - The Independent "Delves into a woman's grief with restraint and sensitivity." - Independent on Sunday "The touching story of a mother's fifty-year search for her son." - Sunday Times (London), "The extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman . . . Philomena's tale is special. . . . It reveals a remarkable human being with astonishing fortitude and a truly humbling willingness to forgive. . . . I hope Philomena's heroic search and her courage in allowing her story to be told will bring comfort to all who have suffered a similar fate." -- Judi Dench, from the Foreword "A searingly poignant account of forced adoption and its consequences." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Riveting . . . Sixsmith chillingly recounts . . . this mother-and-son saga." -- Publishers Weekly "Emotionally compelling." -- Library Journal "A powerful testament to the strength of the bond between mother and child." -- Shelf Awareness "Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told." -- The Independent "Delves into a woman's grief with restraint and sensitivity." -- Independent on Sunday "The touching story of a mother's fifty-year search for her son." -- Sunday Times (London), "The extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman . . . Philomena's tale is special. . . . It reveals a remarkable human being with astonishing fortitude and a truly humbling willingness to forgive. . . . I hope Philomena's heroic search and her courage in allowing her story to be told will bring comfort to all who have suffered a similar fate." - Judi Dench , from the Foreword "A searingly poignant account of forced adoption and its consequences." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Riveting . . . Sixsmith chillingly recounts . . . this mother-and-son saga." - Publishers Weekly "Emotionally compelling." - Library Journal "A powerful testament to the strength of the bond between mother and child." - Shelf Awareness "Heartbreaking . . . a story that needed to be told." - The Independent "Delves into a woman's grief with restraint and sensitivity." - Independent on Sunday "The touching story of a mother's fifty-year search for her son." - Sunday Times (London)
