Runaway Mom Returns

Hardback ISBN: 978-1-885708-46-5

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-885708-44-1

eBook ISBN: 978-1-885708-45-8

202 pages; 157 images

This absorbing fictional memoir, Runaway Mom Returns: From Addicted, Selfish, Drunk to A Loving Christian Mom, by Dr. Tom Latham, tells an extraordinary story of a woman’s journey from abandonment, addiction, and despair to redemption and purpose through faith in Christ, based on the life of a real person. Raised in hardship and repeatedly abandoned, Loretta’s life spirals into alcoholism, gambling, and danger—including run-ins with the Mafia and harrowing escapes across continents. Her struggles led her through prison, separation from her children, shipwreck, and imprisonment in a Soviet Siberian camp during the Cold War.

The narrative includes moments of regret, longing, and hope, making the characters' emotional journeys relatable and credible. The children’s responses to trauma—such as Kosette crying herself to sleep or Thomas taking charge during crises—are consistent with real-life reactions to similar circumstances. Dr. Latham draws on his real-life experiences to convey authentic emotions and situations, even as he incorporates fictional elements for storytelling impact. Readers seeking hope, encouragement, and a powerful example of transformation will find Loretta’s story believable and unforgettable.