Susie Finkbeiner writes with a deep appreciation for family dynamics and the rhythms of daily life. Her works often explore the complexities of human connection and the search for joy in ordinary moments. Through her storytelling, the author shares her warm perspectives on the world, inviting readers to reflect on what truly matters.
When Mindy announces that she is returning to Vietnam to find her birthmother, it inspires her father, mother, and sister to recall the events of her adoption at the end of the Vietnam War during Operation Baby Lift. In this beautiful time-slip story, Mindy's family reexamines what it means to grow together beyond genetic code.
In this 1950s coming-of-age story, two sisters are left reeling when their father is accused of being a member of the Communist party. Bertha finds a haven with the All-American Girls Baseball League. Flossie finds herself in an unexpected friendship. Both are about to discover how much good there is in the world--even in the hardest of circumstances.