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  • The Third Man

  • This Can't Be Happening Collection
  • By: Mani Sheriar
  • Narrated by: Mani Sheriar
  • Length: 56 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (423 ratings)

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The Third Man

By: Mani Sheriar
Narrated by: Mani Sheriar
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Publisher's summary

What would happen if your baby’s birth father stood for everything you despised and feared? In this profound and heartrending story, an adoptive mother is forced to discover the answer.

After years of infertility, Mani and her husband, David, decided to adopt. When they matched with a teen mother, they were overjoyed, until the likely birth father contested. Frank was a violent white supremacist who had no intention of relinquishing parental rights. With tenuous hope and consuming dread, Mani now had to go head-to-head with a hateful stranger. And she was totally unprepared for where it would lead.

Mani Sheriar’s The Third Man is part of This Can’t Be Happening, a collection of four true stories about making the best of a worst-case scenario curated by Kevin Allison, creator of the hit true storytelling podcast RISK! Outrageous, alarming, triumphant, and sometimes embarrassing, these fearless confessionals can be read, or listened to, in one what-on-earth-would-I-do? sitting.

©2018 Mani Sheriar (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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A Heartfelt Mom story!

I thank Mami for sharing her heart and family with me! I almost cried! This was one of the best stories i have listened to in a while!

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Just ok

The story was just ok. I could hear the breathing and need for the reader to swallow through the whole story. Not really engrossing by any means but does have a good message at the end.

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When You Least Expect It

This excellent story reminded me that love and beautiful moments can show up at any time, from people or circumstances you never thought would yield positivity, and those moments can ultimately change your life.

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Beautiful story

The author skillful walks you through a beautiful, transparent journey of love and growth and self awareness!

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Poignant

"This can't be happening" is spot on for this book, the most of the four books I've read on this series. It is the author's.nightmare tale of an adoption. I have been through this scenario as the attorney and can testify that all the apprehensions are true. I've also served as a guardian ad litem for children in the system, which can be gut-wrenching. The author's perspective makes the story. Her ability to display compassion in a tough situation is inspirational. The Third Man brings her compassion to the forefront.

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Questions values

Any book that helps encourage someone to delve beyond surface judgments is a plus in my eyes. This was a short story, perfect for a short car trip. I enjoyed and recommend it. 👍

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Not what I expected.

This is definitely not the kind of story I was expecting but it was really good. I am glad that I took the time to listen to it. This story really expresses the importance of kindness in your life. Definitely worth a listen!

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Touching story

I loved this story so anxious to see the outcome! I have known someone going through adoption and their anxiety levels were through the roof, the story was short and detailed.

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A wonderful lesson in humanity & unconditional love

This was an excellent short story that will change the way you look at life in just an hour.

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Beautiful and heartwarming story

Mani told this story with so much heart and truth. She made me laugh and made me cry and made me want to read more of her stories.

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