Before We Were Yours

Have you ever wondered about the secrets your family history might hold? Discover a shocking, hidden chapter of American history and the story of a woman whose search for answers about her grandmother's past uncovers a scandal that will change her own life forever. Based on the real-life Tennessee Children's Home Society, this summary of Lisa Wingate's novel reveals the heartbreaking story of the Foss siblings. You'll learn how they were stolen from their family's shanty boat and forced into a cruel orphanage, and how one woman's quest decades later unearths a truth that connects their two worlds.

Lisa Wingate is a 1 New York Times bestselling author whose blockbuster novel, Before We Were Yours, has sold over three million copies and spent more than two years on the bestseller list. A former journalist and inspirational speaker, Wingate has always been drawn to forgotten histories and the resilience of the human spirit. Her deep research into the notorious Tennessee Children’s Home Society scandal unearthed the heart-wrenching true stories that inspired her powerful and unforgettable novel, giving a voice to the voiceless.