Philomena meets Lion in this captivating memoir—the story of an orphan abandoned on
Christmas Eve by her young, unwed mother and the journey undertaken to
find her. No Stone Unturned, follows debut author Nadean Stone’s 44-year search for her birth mother

utilizing DNA technology and innovative detective skills.

Fans of The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith and A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley which became the movie Lion, will love No Stone Unturned!

SYNOPSIS:

A newborn was abandoned on Christmas Eve by her young, unwed mother.

It triggered an incredible 44-year search for the girl to find her.

Told with humor and suspense, NO STONE UNTURNED: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO IDENTITY chronicles debut author Nadean Stone’s search for her birth mother utilizing DNA technology and innovative detective skills. The desperation of the search sinks in as readers become familiar with the author’s narrative, the life she stumbled into, the friends and family who were supportive or not, the tragedies she encountered, and all the pieces and reasons that come together in explaining why Nadean, or anyone for that matter, would want to know their true identity.

“Many illegitimate newborns in Canada were sold or illegally given away by the Catholic Church and other institutions in the 1950s. On December 18, 1952, I became one of those babies,” Nadean writes.

Between 1945 and 1973, about 350,000 unmarried Canadian mothers were coerced or forced into giving their babies up for adoption. Many babies, like Nadean Stone, were illegally given away, like a puppy at the pound, for a nominal donation to the church.

To add to the real-life drama, Nadean battles an aggressive form of cancer, the kidnapping of her son Andrew, a harrowing escape from a Caribbean island and suffers great losses that would break many a spirit.

Fans of The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith, A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley which became the movie “Lion,” will love NO STONE UNTURNED, an inspiring memoir of courage and perseverance, proving miraculous and happy endings can be achieved when we never give up.

Praise for NO STONE UNTURNED already is pouring in.

“An inspirational and courageous debut memoir.” --Kirkus Reviews

“If ever a cable series suggested its own sequel that promised to be just as or more captivating than the original, “The Handmaid's Tale,” this would be it.” --The Parklander Magazine

“A must-read! Makes you laugh and cry and giggle at times, but such a fabulous read.” --Love Reading, the UK's Leading Book Recommendation Website

“A fast page-turning saga of personal hardships, triumphs, loss, and love. Her perseverance to find the truth about her family and what it really means validates the spirit of humanity.” --Jane Ubell-Meyer, CEO and Founder of Bedside Reading

“Through challenges and hardships, grief and loss, Nadean's persistence and courage will keep you riveted.” --Valerie Andrews, Executive Director, Origins Canada

“All the elements for a great movie: real-life drama, pain, suspense, romance, royalty, politics, and more.” --Margie Diaz, Association of Legal Administrators