News Archive

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Jun 18, 2024

Simmons University Feature

Thank you Simmons University for this great article in the alumni magazine. This book would not have been possible without my amazing experience in Gender...
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Jun 17, 2024

Unravelling Adoption

I had an amazing conversation with Beth Syverson on her fantastic podcast ‘Unraveling Adoption’. Check it out here!
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Jun 25, 2024

On The Front Porch

I will be on the air in Kansas on KFRM 550AM at 2:30 local time on June 25th. I talk with Tamara Wallace about my...
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Jun 12, 2024

The Author's Corner with Rebecca Wellington

Check out my recent Blog interview with Current.
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May 28, 2024

Opening Up To Heal - Thriving Adoptees

In this interview with Simon Benn on his podcast Thriving Adoptees, I talk about being open to healing. Thriving Adoptees website: https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/becca-wellington-life-saving
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May 21, 2024

Washington Independent Review of Books

I was interviewed by Alice Stephens from the Washington Independent Review of Books. Check it out!
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May 14, 2024

Once Upon A Time in Adoptee Land

I had the privilege of speaking with Jennifer Ghoston about my new book. Check it out!
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May 01, 2024

Are You My (Worthy) Mother

Here is a nice review of my book Who is a Worthy Mother? An Intimate History of Adoption
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Apr 25, 2024

Ruthless Compassion

I will be on the Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota, talking about book ‘Who Is a Worthy Mother? An Intimate History of Adoption’. We...
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Apr 22, 2024

Inspired Women Podcast

Megan Hall and I had a fantastic time talking about life, family, trauma and resiliency on her awesome podcast Inspired Women.
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Apr 22, 2024

The most straight up, real memoirs on motherhood and adoption

Check out my must read list on the awesome Shepherd book review site titled, “The most straight up, real memoirs on motherhood and adoption”. If you...
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Apr 18, 2024

Surviving Trauma: Stories of Hope

I talk with Marlene McConnell on the Surviving Trauma: Stories of Hope podcast about adoption, trauma, and moving forward.Surviving Trauma.
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Apr 14, 2024

Thoughts From the Mountain Top

Thank you to Patti Aliventi for such a wonderful book review.
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Apr 09, 2024

KING 5 New Day NW

I was absolutely thrilled to be on King 5’s New Day Northwest with Amity Addrisi today talking about my new book Who Is a Worthy...
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Apr 09, 2024

Release Date

The book is available now! You can find it at Third Place Books, or where ever you buy your books. The title is available today...
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Apr 09, 2024

Wandering Tree Podcast

I had a fabulous time talking with Lisa Ann, the host of Wandering Tree Podcast, about my forthcoming book ‘Who Is a Worthy Mother? An...
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4 New Books Examine Adoption, FosterCare and the Child Welfare System

I am honored to be in company with these other vitally important books about child welfare and adoption: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/94045-four-new-books-examine-adoption-foster-care-and-the-child-welfare-system.html
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Apr 01, 2024

Feminist Law Podcast

Please listen in to my interview with Courtney Jones at the awesome Feminist Law Podcast: https://www.feministlaw.org/podcast/episode/2172f9de/adoption-policies-and-histories-with-dr-rebecca-wellington-part-1
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Alabama’s Embryo Ruling and the Links to Adoption in America

Check out my recent article in The Well news on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos and the implications on adoption… Read more...
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Book is Available!

Today I received my copy of “Who Is a Worthy Mother An Intimate History of Adoption”. I have also been hearing from friends and relations...
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May 02, 2024

Third Place Books Ravenna, Seattle, WA

May 2nd at 7pm I will be at Third Place Books Ravenna speaking with Sara Easterly, author of Adoption Unfiltered. This event is open to the...
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May 29, 2024

Loyalty Books, Washington DC

I will be at Loyalty Books in Washington DC with Alice Stephens, author of the novel ‘Famous Adopted People’ and adoption activist Grace Yung Foster...
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May 23, 2024

Simmons University, Boston, MA

Thursday, May 23rd at 4:00 PM I will be giving a book talk at my alma mater, Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. This event is...
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Feb 05, 2024

Adoption Network Cleveland

I spoke on the Adoption Network Cleveland’s Monday Evening Speaker Series on Monday, February 5th, 2024. Watch it here!
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Apr 18, 2024

Western Association of Women Historians Annual Conference

I will be at the Western Association of Women Historians Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon April 18-20 2024.
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May 15, 2024

Books Inc. in Berkeley, CA

May 15th I will be at Books Inc. in Berkeley CA with Gretchen Sisson, author of ‘Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of...
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Feb 05, 2024

Adoption Network Cleveland

I will be speaking on the Adoption Network Cleveland’s Monday Evening Speaker Series on Monday, February 5th, 2024 Register Here
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Audio Book coming soon!

Who Is a Worthy Mother will be available in audible book on the publication date, April 9th, 2024, across Tantor Media’s 60+ retail and library...
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Apr 25, 2024

Untangling Our Roots Summit

I will be hosting an author exhibition table at the ‘Untangling Our Roots’ Summit in Denver, Colorado April 25-27th.
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American Historical Association’s Annual Conference

I will be at the American Historical Association’s annual conference on January 4th 2024 presenting a paper on female student resistance to Progressive Era assimilation...
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Nov 08, 2023

LinkedIn Live

I have the pleasure of being in conversation with writer and activist Susan Harness, and Grace Yung Foster, founder of The Inclusion Initiative, as we...
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Out Of The Fog & Beyond - Thriving Adoptees

In this interview with Simon Benn on his podcast Thriving Adoptees, I talk about the epiphanies that brought me out of the adoption fog and...
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Voice of Adoptees Podcast

I had the privilege of talking with David Schunk on his podcast ‘Voice of Adoptees’.  I shared my adoption story and the journey that brought...
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