{"title":"Sarah Sentilles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated selection of works by the insightful author, Sarah Sentilles. A distinguished voice in the world of biography and memoir, Sentilles crafts narratives that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. Her poignant writing often explores the complexities of identity, care, and the human condition, encouraging readers to engage with life's profound questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eStranger Care\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling memoir that delves into Sentilles' journey through the foster care system. With a keen eye for detail and a sensitivity that captures the heart, this book offers an intimate look at the trials and triumphs of fostering a child. Sentilles' storytelling is marked by her ability to find beauty amidst hardship, making her books a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the deeper facets of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our collection to discover Sarah Sentilles' unique perspective and to be moved by her eloquent reflections on the intricacies of human relationships and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stranger-care-by-sarah-sentilles-9781922330956","title":"Stranger Care","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMay you always feel at home.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter deciding not to have a biological child, Sarah Sentilles and her husband, Eric, try to adopt a baby through foster care. Knowing that the system aims for reunification with the birth family, they open their home to a flurry of social workers who question, evaluate, and prepare them to welcome a child into their lives—even if it most likely means giving that child up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of starts and stops, the phone call finally comes: a three-day-old baby girl, Coco, in urgent need of a foster family. Sarah and Eric bring this newborn stranger home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘You were never ours,’ Sarah tells her, ‘yet we belong to each other.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA love letter to Coco and to the countless others like her, \u003ci\u003eStranger Care\u003c\/i\u003e shares Sarah’s discovery of what it means to mother: in this case, not just a vulnerable infant, but also the birth mother who loves the child too. Coco’s story is a reminder that we depend on family, and that family can take many different forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Sentilles, author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eDraw Your Weapons\u003c\/i\u003e, brings her powerful prose and fearless compassion to an intimate subject with universal concerns: What does it mean to mother? How can we care for and protect one another? And how do we ensure a better future for life on this planet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46344304001260,"sku":"9781922330956","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11720683482872.jpg?v=1744015039"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sarah-sentilles.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}