The Russian Word for Snow

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The narrative unfolds as Janis Cooke Newman reflects on the moment she first encountered her future son through a videotape, capturing his vulnerability at 10 months old. The scene, featuring a woman in a lab coat attempting to elicit a smile from the naked baby, sets the stage for a poignant exploration of motherhood and the journey of adoption. Newman's story delves into the emotional complexities and transformative power of love that accompanies the path to becoming a parent.