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You Can't Get Rid Of Me: An adopted son's search for family
Do you know your roots? DNA results and a search for his birth family take author Jesse...
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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 Rush's The Light Years, Scott's memoir is a triumph of the human spirit, offering hope to anyone who's 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 Ancestry.com. 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
Publisher: Anamcara Press LLC
Published: 05/23/2025
Pages: 186
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781960462596
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2025 pg. 19
About the Author
Scott, Jesse: - Jesse Scott is former case manager for people living with HIV, former caregiver, and is currently living out his retirement in the deserts of the west coast. He continues to surprise people who have known him for years, for still being alive and kicking.Ault, Keri: - Keri Ault is a social worker living in Portland, Oregon. Her writing has appeared in the Meadowlark Reader, You Might Need to Hear This, Cirque, and Proof That I Exist. When she is not writing or working, she is trying to spend as much time outside as possible, even when it's raining.
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