The Book, "The Other Mother" was a touching book especially for me, an 18 year old girl who is in love. This book gives you an insight into the life of a Catholic "good girl" who becomes a young lady through the experience of giving up her son for adoption. This frightening experience touched me in many ways because It made me realize how realistic becoming pregnant is, and the consequences that come with it. This book also showed me the attachment that comes with giving birth and being forced to give it up. No matter how old you are, or where you stand on adoption issues, you will be able to relate to Carol in her struggle to find the son that she has never met.