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Rebecca J. Sanford, the Author of “The Disappeared” has written an intense, memorable and thought-provoking novel. In this well-written Historical Fiction novel, the author vividly describes a traumatic and heartbreaking tragic time in the history of Argentina. This book was inspired by many of the grandmothers who protested in their own way to find out what happened to many of their families and grandchildren that just “disappeared” under the political climate and dictators. This period in time was referred to as Argentina’s “DIRTY WAR”.
I was not aware of this tragic period, and found it quite disturbing and educational. In 1977, Lorena and her husband were taken in the middle of the night by the Paramilitary in Argentina, leaving behind their young son and Lorena’s mother Esme. There is no record of where they are. Esme joins a group of other grandmothers seeking the return and information about their families. Esme does find out that Lorena had a daughter while imprisoned, and spends years looking for both her daughter and granddaughter.
Almost three decades later, Rachel Sprague, who is adopted and lives in the United States is informed that she has a brother from another country. Through the testing of DNA, investigating and researching, Rachel becomes part of this historical movement. I would highly recommend this powerful and educational read for others.
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