We Carry the Sea in Our Hands

We Carry the Sea in Our Hands

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By Janie Kim ’21

Published Sept. 11, 2024

As a Korean orphan, Abby Rodier experienced a tumultuous upbringing in the American foster care system. The experience left her guarded and led her to a life of mostly solitude. But Abby yearns to know more about her birth parents and her origin story. A life-changing biological discovery and tragic event flip Abby’s world upside down as she is forced to face hard truths. We Carry the Sea in Our Hands (Alcove Press) takes readers through Abby’s journey of self-discovery and the layered impacts of family, trauma, and belonging.  

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