by Pippa & Andry Seichrest
My Life Before is a deeply personal memoir that chronicles a life-changing journey of family, resilience, and love across continents. Told through the alternating voices of Pippa and Andry Seichrest, the book offers an intimate look at the emotional realities of international adoption, with a particular focus on the challenges and complexities of adopting an older child.
Through moments of uncertainty, growth, and connection, the memoir captures both the parents’ and the child’s perspectives as they navigate trust, identity, and belonging. My Life Before is a moving exploration of what it means to build a family through patience, understanding, and unconditional love.
About the Author
Pippa Seichrest is a mother and advocate for adoptive families who draws from her personal experience adopting an older child from Ukraine. Her perspective offers insight into the emotional commitment, perseverance, and compassion required to support children through adoption.
Andry Seichrest shares his journey from orphanhood to finding a place to call home, reflecting on self-discovery, cultural adjustment, and the challenges of forging a new identity. Together, Pippa and Andry present a powerful, dual-voiced narrative that illuminates the transformative experience of adoption.
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