The Broken Cord Summary
Michael Dorris

The Broken Cord Summary

When Michael Dorris is in his twenties, he decides that he wants to be a father. He is not seriously dating anyone at the time and decides to try to adopt. He applies and is almost immediately approved as an adoptive parent. Months later, he is told that an Indian boy is available. The social worker, Denis Daigle, makes certain that Michael knows that the boy has problems. Michael later learns...

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