Don't Call Her Lisa Steinberg by Michele Launders & Panina Spiegel

Don't Call Her Lisa Steinberg: The Story of Michelle Launders and Her Daughter Lisa by Michele Launders & Panina Spiegel

Birth mother Michele Launders, with Panina Spiegel, tells the devastating true story behind one of New York's most infamous child abuse cases in Don't Call Her Lisa Steinberg. This poignant memoir reveals Michele's experience as a teenage mother unknowingly entrusting her daughter Lisa (later tragically known as Lisa Steinberg) to the care of Joel Steinberg and Hedda Nussbaum. Launders courageously reclaims her daughter's birth identity (Lisa Launders) and shares her journey through grief, betrayal, and finding her voice as an advocate for birth mothers and abused children.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Experience the heartbreaking and resilient journey of Michele Launders, Lisa Steinberg's birth mother. Go beyond the headlines to understand the betrayal and systemic issues surrounding Lisa's tragic death. This powerful memoir is a testament to a mother's enduring love and fight for her child's true identity.