It's A Long Way Home: Adoptive Mothers Break Their Silence | Book Launch Celebration

About this event

Experience this unique book launch event celebrating It's A Long Way Home: Adoptive Mothers Break Their Silence , written by Licensed Social Worker, Documentary Theatre Artist and Adoptive Mother, Brighid O'Shaughnessy.

Following a short introduction about the book's purpose and structure, 3 professional actors - Brenda Barrie, Jennifer Mathews and Heidi Mokrycki - will bring sections of the book to life. There will be a dialogue afterwards to ask questions and discuss the performances and their themes. Attendees can also purchase a signed copy of the book, meet the author, and connect with others committed to both learning and reimagining care for adoptees and their families, both first families and adoptive ones.

Timeline of the Evening:

6 - 6:15 Arrive and Get Settled;

6:15 - 6:30 - Author, Brighid O'Shaughnessy, discusses the book's purpose, inspiration, and content;

6:30 - 7:30 - Performance of some of the Stories + Dialogue

7:30 - 8:00 - Optional Activity and Book Signing

Drinks will be provided!

The event is for anyone touched by adoption as well as clinical professionals, social workers, doctors, educators, administrators, higher-ed professors, social service providers, and adoption professionals, agencies, and those working in foster care.

From Brighid O'Shaughnessy, LSW, + Author