No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Tracy Wilkin

No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story would have to be one of the most moving and harrowing tales I have ever read. The content is heartbreaking. It centres around three women who become pregnant out of wedlock. Being based in the sixties, it was common practice for unwed girls to be shipped of to a home, give birth and have their babies stripped from them and put up for adoption. Their terribly sad journey moved me beyond words, as I found it impossible to comprehend the turmoil that these women faced. It is inconceivable to think that these barbaric and unfeeling monsters ripped these babies from their mothers. No choices were given. No conversations had regarding options. Nothing but heartache and to be sent back home as if nothing occurred and life was supposed to carry on as normal. It was such a reflective story. I cannot imagine what these women endured and am so thankful that I will never know. I can only feel compassion and hope that they lived their best lives under the circumstances.

Incredibly well written and extensive, this story gives a glimpse into life for unwed mothers in that era and the unimaginable events that were experienced by many women. A touching and unforgettable tale. 5 stars

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