Relinquished The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood (Gretchen Sisson)

"Relinquished" sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of mothers who choose to place their children for adoption, revealing adoption as a complex and sometimes coercive institution. Amidst debates over abortion rights, the book highlights how adoption can be seen as a constrained choice for those facing limited options.

With the recent legal developments in abortion rights, the book argues that adoption is increasingly being recognized as a system that separates families and imposes societal norms on parenthood. Drawing from extensive research and firsthand testimonies, "Relinquished" amplifies the voices of these mothers, whose stories illuminate the failures of our social support systems and the need for broader conversations about family and reproductive rights.