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“I wanted a baby of color, to be honest, because I wasn't attached to the idea that I look like the biological mother. I liked the idea of the adoption being clear; it was and is not something I am interested in hiding.”

Quote by Jennifer Gilmore

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Jennifer Gilmore

Jennifer Gilmore is an American novelist born in 1970. Her works are known for their profound character development and emotional expression, exploring complex interpersonal relationships and moral dilemmas in modern society. more

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