When the Bough Breaks

A harrowing yet ultimately inspiring memoir of a mother's love and resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges.

When Nancy Ferraro adopted a little boy from Romania, she thought she was saving a life and giving her son a brother. Instead, she found herself battling a wild animal hidden in the body of a boy, a child with a host of developmental disabilities and a violent nature.

When the Bough Breaks is the raw, honest account of a mother's journey through heartbreak, hopelessness, and eventual redemption. This is a story for caregivers who find themselves at that bough-breaking moment, when they must redefine their relationships with their children. It offers a beacon of hope in the darkest of tunnels, reminding readers that they are not alone. This memoir is for those seeking:

• Understanding of reactive attachment disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome
• Strategies for coping with trauma and family dysfunction
• Inspiration to find resilience and empathy in the face of adversity