From a psychotherapist and her adopted son comes a raw, unflinching, and ultimately redemptive memoir about the radical courage it takes to build a family.

Linda Ford Ayres shares the compelling true story of her and her adopted son's journey through the harrowing trials of unconventional early intervention programs, the troubled-teen industry, the unpredictable world of the early cannabis industry, and the quiet, transformative moments of daily life. This memoir captures a mother's evolution from feeling like an emotional orphan to being deeply enveloped in love.

Interwoven with vibrant detours into travel, theater, and art, this is a story about the radical courage it takes to become a family. Featuring four chapters written by Dana himself, The Shape of Us offers a dual-perspective look at what it means to go from an anxious past to a secure future-and how, even when we feel lost, we can eventually find the shape of who we are meant to be.