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  A Review: Fast Track Adoption Susan Burns  
  Kateri McCann  
    On first glance this book seems pragmatic and sensible. Closer inspection reveals the biases: An expectant mother is labeled and taken possession of early in the process as “our birthmother”. While to some this label would simply sound affectionate, it is actually a demeaning way to refer to an expectant mother. (more)    
         
  A Review: The Earthsea Trilogy Ursula leGuin  
  Andrea McDowell  
    I can’t remember how old I was when I first read this series, which might give you some idea of exactly how long it’s been. I know I thought it a thoroughly acceptable fantasy story. What can I say—I was young. But being a big fan of le Guin’s writing, and reading of the Sci Fi Channel’s travesty of a film of these novels, I decided to revisit the books as an adult. (more)    
         
  A Poem: The Courage To Fly Free  
  Jenni King  
    With all my heart I long to see the ocean of my capability,
With all my fear – I long to step aside my historic captivity
In the stillness of myself I hear a tiny voice,
“Fly free, my love. Fly free, my love. Fly free.” (more)
   
         
 

 

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