Elaine’s long search for her mum is helping others


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Elaine Henderson’s book ‘Believe’ was written over ten years to carefully record her search to find out more about where she came from – and to help her deal with the complicated and difficult emotions her search stirred.
Since she self-published last December, the book has sold over 600 copies and Elaine has had messages from all over the world from people who have related to her story.
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Hide Ad“It’s been incredible,” she said. “It’s been a lot of hard work and I’ve had to be bold without being pushy but I’ve had so much support from my family.
“I sold 112 books at my book launch - my husband sat next to me, my daughter was a rock.
“I’ve had such positive feedback it’s been amazing.”
The self-published memoir also allowed her to recall painful memories of a childhood in foster care.
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Hide AdNow, not only will her book be on the recommended reading list for students at Stirling, Elaine has also been invited in to talk to trainees.
“I’ve suggested that I go with my own social worker, Jill, who my book is dedicated to,” said Elaine.
“I have seen both sides of the coin – I had awful experience with social workers as a child but, as an adult, I’ve had an amazing social worker.
“We’d like to show them the importance of creating a strong relationship,” said Elaine.
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Hide Ad‘Believe’ by Elaine Henderson can be bought at Inkspot and Silverleaf Booksellers, Bo’ness; Far From the Madding Crowd bookshop in Linlithgow; and Aye-Aye Books in Glasgow. It can also be found on Amazon for Kindle. To buy a book click here.