In this heartbreaking memoir, Sara-Fay Tarlin unfolds the story of adopting her daughter, raising her with boundless love, and watching her battle through the many potholes and bumps of life. The narrative reveals the harsh realities of trauma and systemic failure — and a mother’s unrelenting will to make her daughter’s voice heard.

A gut-wrenching yet beautifully written account of love and loss, Life’s Ups and Downs reminds us that even in tragedy, there is truth — and in truth, a chance for healing.