Finding Zoe
Finding Zoe
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
America • 2000s
2014
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
In her memoir, Finding Zoe: A Deaf Woman’s Journey of Love, Identity, and Adoption, Brandi Rarus shares her life story, from losing her hearing due to spinal meningitis at age six to adopting Zoe, a deaf child, and giving her the love and understanding she could only receive from someone who shared her experience.
Inspirational
Emotional
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
833 ratings
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Review Roundup
Brandi Rarus's Finding Zoe delivers an inspiring and heartfelt memoir that highlights themes of identity, adoption, and the Deaf experience. Readers praised its emotional depth and authenticity, though some felt the narrative occasionally became repetitive. Overall, it's a compelling read that provides valuable insight into Deaf culture and the complexities of adoption.
Who Should Read Finding Zoe?
Readers who appreciate heartfelt memoirs and stories of resilience and identity would enjoy Finding Zoe by Brandi Rarus. Those who loved The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Born a Crime by Trevor Noah will find this journey through adoption, deaf culture, and self-discovery compelling.
833 ratings
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288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
America • 2000s
2014
Adult
14+ years
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