Description
Do you know your roots? DNA results and a search for his birth family take author Jesse Scott on a wild and rocky pursuit of his past as he uncovers the truth one piece at a time, a journey that redefines his identity and reshapes his understanding of what family truly means.
Jesse and his biological brother Lee were adopted as children and led challenging lives-from a stint in a mental institution to sex work and addiction. After 50 years of looking for his birth parents, the technology of DNA and social media, plus a hearty tenacity, help solve the mystery of his birth, while creating new questions.
A story of survival told with humor, courage, and unsparing honesty. Reminiscent of Chris Rushs The Light Years, Scotts memoir is a triumph of the human spirit, offering hope to anyone whos ever had to fight to be themselves.
Memoir LGBTQ Ancestry
This impressive first book effortlessly dances across time, beginning with the opening scene of Scott hunched over the computer, studying . Despite growing up in a strict home while wrestling with his own queer identity and braving time in a mental hospital, sex work, and addiction, Scott never wavers. His courage to continue his quest for belonging is the beam of inspiration that makes this memoir intimate, comforting, and thought-provoking.
Abby McCabe, Booklist
Author: Jesse Scott, Keri Ault
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anamcara Press LLC
Published: 05/23/2025
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781960462596
Language: English
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