In 1990, disturbing television footage emerged showing the inhumane conditions in which children in Romanian institutions were living. Viewers were shocked that

This volume explores what happened to the 'Romanian orphans' of the 90s, including those who stayed in institutions, as well as those who were fostered and adop

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