While this story is a bit of a tear-jerker, it will leave you feeling inspired and grateful for all that you have. Fleeing an abusive home to life of sorting through trash for pennies is a tough situation that most adults could not handle, let alone two young girls. Regardless of their troubles, the journey brings two sisters closer then ever, and it teaches them than familes can be chosen. The author states this is not her own story but the stories of several children she has worked with over the years. She does a beautiful job of weaving various real stories into this one heartfelt story.
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