How did you find me...after all these years? - 2nd Edition by Dennis Vinar & Karen Vinar & Jean and Andrew Voxland (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

In the late 1950's, when a shy, 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old, outgoing boy fall in love in a small Midwestern town, population 695, their happiness is short-lived when they discover she is pregnant. Forced by their very young ages and family expectations, they placed their child for adoption and separate -- each living their lives apart for 53 years. But a corner of Dennis' heart still belonged to Karen. Despite the many passing years, Dennis never forgets his first love. With persistence and determination, he searches for and finds his lost love, and later, together they find their daughter. Love is not what you say; love is what you feel. Like many adopted people, their daughter, who lived a happy life, had spent a lifetime looking for someone she resembled, and for acceptance and a way to feel whole.

Review Quotes

This true story of undying love had me riveted from page 1. Despite over fifty years apart, Dennis did not forget his first love. At 71, he set out to find Karen saying "True love never dies is true". Joyce Rosenblad, Three time Emmy nominee and Writers Guild Award-winning screenwriter.

One might hope for and celebrate one great miracle in a lifetime, but how about two. Such is realized in this love story journey, covering over 50 years of mystery, featuring transparency, vulnerability, patience, persistence and, especially, love and hope." Rev. Duane Everson, 50-year ELCA pastor in Minnesota

We looked forward to reading your book each night. We couldn't wait to get to the next chapter! Thank you for such an honest recounting of your lives and that of your first child. Marsha Kitchel, Fine artist

A touching story following a couple's love, challenges, separation and reconnection proving that life's meandering turns are for a reason and can surprise us with the happiness that comes out of even the most challenging events. This true story will leave you feeling grateful, thankful, and blessed. Karen Jurgenson

A true love story, not just a teenage crush! Time and distance doesn't intervene with the heart. Interesting and easy read as to how this couple found each other after 53 years and also found their daughter, all through loving communication and without at-home DNA testing. Excellent read! Roxanne H.

Yours is one of my favorite love stories, and I am so glad to hear you are sharing it. You are proof that fairy tales can come true. If you have any extra fairy dust, sprinkle a little my way. A friend from Seattle

I just watched a video and was so touched by it that I had to try to find you both to reach out to you. This is such a beautiful story. Yours is a love that some people only dream of but never find. You found it. Christine, Cleveland, OH.

When reading your wonderful story, my heart was filled with joy. Your story confirmed that at least some people get through life successfully and even may be privileged to a remarkable happy resolution. Yours is the very best I could have imagined. Beverly Michael Attinello, RN