It takes the average reader 2 hours and 17 minutes to read Legends of the Twins Cirpaci by Terry B. Murphy
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
In 2001, the author and her husband traveled to Romania to adopt their two-year old son. Upon arrival, they received the shocking news that he had a twin sister with special needs living at the same orphanage. Legends of the Twins Cirpaci describes their frantic three-year effort to adopt her and reunite her with her brother, all in the midst of Romania's moratorium on intercountry adoption as the country attempted to join the European Union. The book also recounts the deleterious impact of Romania's harsh orphanage system on the children's development in various areas of their lives, and their courage in overcoming these challenges. Compelling and poignant, this is a story that every parent (not just adoptive parent) could benefit from reading. Unlike many adoption books, it also includes the twins' perspectives on what happened to them. As such, older adopted children might also find it helpful. Both biography and parenting narrative, it describes a nearly unbelievable (but it really did happen!) situation in a relatable way. Filled with humor and heart, Legends of the Twins Cirpaci is ultimately a triumph of the extraordinary power of care, the capacity of human beings to overcome severe deprivation, and the beauty of the human spirit. Legends of the Twins Cirpaci is a heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching tale of a journey of love, determination, patience, and humor. Reading it is a reminder of all that family can be in its best incarnation, and that belonging does not depend on biology. A wonderful, funny read. Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New America; author of Unfinished Business: Women Men Work Family
Legends of the Twins Cirpaci by Terry B. Murphy is 135 pages long, and a total of 34,425 words.
This makes it 46% the length of the average book. It also has 42% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 8 minutes to read Legends of the Twins Cirpaci aloud.
Legends of the Twins Cirpaci is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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