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Come Back
by Claire Fontaine, Mia Fontaine
Biographies & Memoirs
Memoirs
Parenting & Relationships
Parenting
Teenagers
Report Poor Quality
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Chapter 1: It is its own religion, this love. Uncontainable, savage, and...
Chapter 2: Chicago, early 1980s. I reached twenty utterly unprepared for life...
Chapter 3: What’s wrong with relaxing in my own home, Claire? There’s...
Chapter 4: My days of suburban isolation were over. This time, her...
Chapter 5: Paul, Mia, and I moved to Los Angeles when she...
Chapter 6: Test her for every possible drug you can test for.
Chapter 7: Mia is a very troubled girl.
Chapter 8: I don’t know what about animal dissection inspires this teacher...
Chapter 9: I can’t believe she hasn’t called yet, she promised
Chapter 10: Our ‘A’ student was drug addicted.... Renee graduated from the...
Chapter 11: Mia’s draped across me asleep on the flight to Vienna.
Chapter 12: I honestly don’t know how you could send your own...
Chapter 13: So, Mia, what is it about giving strange guys blowjobs...
Chapter 14: Parents at the meeting encouraged us to join the Link,...
Chapter 15: You’d think the president was coming to visit. The silence...
Chapter 16: My seminar high just ended. The sense of shame and...
Chapter 17: The seminar room’s easy to find. Waiting outside the doors...
Chapter 18: She finally forgave me. And in such a wonderful letter.
Chapter 19: I’m in the second day of Focus, the seminar following...
Chapter 20: We’re being raided.
Chapter 21: It’s dead quiet in the van save a static-y country...
Chapter 22: Cameron’s speech was prophetic. The new girls are already back...
Chapter 23: "That’s the moment, Claire. She wouldn’t turn back even if...
Chapter 24: As if dropping wasn’t bad enough, I’m waiting for results...
Chapter 25: When this is over you’re going to have a lot...
Chapter 26: Good God, that voice. High, sharp, nasal, and LOUD.
Chapter 27: Mia, come on in, I’ll grab you in a second,...
Chapter 28: Each step outdoors in the Luberon valley is redolent with...
Chapter 29: I’ve pulled myself out of my funk. I still refuse...
Chapter 30: Nick looks like a dimmed version of himself. He’s paler...
Chapter 31: You don’t think we should at least consider it?
Chapter 32: You don’t know what it’s like. I haven’t seen Paul...
Chapter 33: To be so completely immersed in a world of broken...
Chapter 34: Cameron’s instinct was a good one. Mia’s finally becoming the...
Chapter 35: This note falls from the pages of one of Mia’s...
Chapter 36: You know, I ran away once, too, before the war
Key Takeaways
A mother’s love is fierce, unwavering, and a force to be reckoned with.
Parental control is an illusion—ultimately, children choose their own paths, for better or worse.
Early childhood trauma casts a long shadow. The abused child often punishes herself, seeking what was stolen—validation of her worth and safety—in unsafe places.
The world is full of dangers, especially for children who are lost and vulnerable.
Our systems fail to adequately protect our most precious resource—our children.
There are often two sides to the same story. Sometimes, to move forward together, each must be heard separately.
True healing lies in love, connection, and forgiveness. Of self, as much as of others.
Parenting is a journey of mutual transformation. A troubled child often mirrors a troubled parent.
Guilt is a prison. And a starting point.
We are all capable of change. Hope lies in self-acceptance and self-love.
Questions
A gripping narrative of a mother's unwavering love and a daughter's desperate cry for help. What fuels Mia's self-destructive behavior and how does it impact her relationship with her mother?
A mother's love knows no bounds, but how far will Claire go to save her daughter? What challenges does Claire face as she tries to help Mia?
A quest for healing takes Mia across continents and through various therapeutic approaches. What methods are employed to address Mia's trauma and addiction, and how do they affect her?
A radical approach to therapy pushes Mia's boundaries and challenges her perceptions. What is the nature of Morava Academy's program, and what are its potential benefits and drawbacks?
A deep dive into self-discovery forces Mia to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. What role do the personal growth seminars play in Mia's healing process?
A mother's reflection in her daughter's struggles leads to personal growth and transformation. How do the parent seminars impact Claire's perspective and her relationship with Mia?
A survivor's story reveals the lasting scars of childhood trauma. How does Mia's past abuse shape her present struggles and her sense of self?
A father's denial and a mother's fight for justice complicate the healing process. What role does Nick's refusal to take responsibility play in Mia and Claire's journey?
A mother-daughter bond tested by adversity finds strength in communication and forgiveness. How does their relationship evolve as they navigate the challenges of addiction and recovery?
A story of hope and resilience offers inspiration for those facing adversity. What message does Mia and Claire's journey convey about the possibility of healing and transformation?
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