Identity Adoption

When a stranger who turns out to be his niece receives an extra 23andMe test by mistake, it changes Alex Blum's life forever. At the age of sixty, Alex Blum made a life-altering discovery: he was the eldest of four biological brothers he never knew existed. Born in 1955, Blum had always known he was adopted, yet the secrecy of the era kept every detail of his origins sealed. Without a court order, he spent decades without a single clue about where he came from—or why he had been given up.

An adoption expert and transracial adoptee herself examines the unique perspectives and challenges these adoptees have as they navigate multiple cultures “Your parents are so amazing for adopting you! You should be grateful that you were adopted.” Angela Tucker is a Black woman, adopted from...

What if your life wasn't your own… and neither was your name? When her husband’s promotion brings Averie Hale back to the suburbs, she finally has the perfect life she dreamed of: a career she loves, a beautiful home, and a baby on the way. But caring for her mother as dementia advances is anything but simple—because Vera isn’t just losing memories. She’s been hiding a secret for decades, one that could shatter everything Averie believes about her family and herself. Two houses down, nurse Wren Foster is fed up with her parents dodging every question about her adoption. Determined...

What does it truly mean to be a son of God? Most believers understand salvation as forgiveness—but Scripture reveals something far greater: adoption into the family of God. The Anatomy of Adoption is a deep yet accessible biblical study that walks step by step through the full meaning of sonship. Written for everyday readers, this book removes confusion and reveals the heart of the gospel in a clear and powerful way. Through a carefully structured journey, you will discover: • The true condition of man as spiritually separated from God • God’s original design for relationship and ...

"A twisty tale packed with juicy surprises.” –Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of The Paris Widow She thought she was the only one lying about her identity. Until she stepped into her sister’s life. Charlotte Kane has always dreamed of a different life, one where she...

This is the inspiring and “page-turning” (Booklist) true story of a man who discovered that he had been kidnapped as a baby—and how his quest to find out who he really is upturned the genealogy industry, his own family, and set in motion the second longest cold case in US history. In 1964...

From the author of New People and Colored Television, the extraordinary national bestseller that launched Danzy Senna’s literary career “Superbly illustrates the emotional toll that politics and race take … Haunting.” —The New York Times Book Review Birdie and Cole are the daughters of...

A revelatory examination of the choices we make as parents and children, explored through the true story of an adopted Black man on a journey to find his biological family and discover where and to whom he truly belongs. Runs in the Family follows the remarkable true story of Deland McCullough...

Challenging perceptions of discrimination and prejudice, this emotionally resonant drama for readers of Lisa Wingate and Jodi Picoult explores three different women navigating challenges in a changing school district—and in their lives. WINNER OF THE CHRISTY AWARD When an impoverished school...

Before she was named Nana by the French couple who adopted her as a child, she was Esther Pak, a girl growing up in a Korean orphanage. And before she was Esther Pak, she was Munju, a small child abandoned on the railway tracks in Seoul. Nana has no memories of the first three or four years of...

Identical twins Isabella and Hà were born in Vietnam and raised on opposite sides of the world, each knowing little about the other’s existence, until they were reunited as teenagers, against all odds. The twins were born in Nha Trang, Vietnam, in 1998, where their mother struggled to care...

Unlock the transformative journey of open adoption with "Bridging Hearts in Open Adoption," your essential guide to nurturing relationships and understanding identity dynamics in adoptive families. This insightful eBook delves deep into the pivotal role of adolescence, providing a comprehensive roadmap to navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that arise during this critical developmental stage. Explore the intricate dynamics of attachment and identity formation, where personal narratives play a crucial role in shaping an adopted child's understanding of their place in the world...

One day when he was eighteen, Michael Blair was lounging on the living room sofa when his mother shut off the vacuum and turned his world upside down. “Craig is not your real dad,” she suddenly told him. Stunned by the news, Michael discovered that this was a secret his entire family had kept from him. Two years later Michael began the search for his biological father. Wading through years of untruths and talking to people who were not forthcoming, Michael spent the next twenty-five years following clues and leads, all resulting in more questions and dead end roads. Finally, as with ...

Indigo Sorenson has spent her life living with questions no one could answer. Adopted as an infant and raised in rural Minnesota, she grew up surrounded by love but never fully certain where she belonged. Now pursuing a PhD in Psychology, Indigo has dedicated her research to understanding adult adoptees like herself, hoping that studying others might finally help her understand her own story. Her search for answers takes her to Egypt, where history lives in every street and the unfamiliar feels strangely like home. Indigo arrives expecting little more than research and academic discovery. ...

"Ply is majestic. A cracked mirror world, a lot like ours; peopled by survivors, a lot like us; sentences so fine they break the skin; a plot that swerves through loss, love, trust, betrayal, art, science, society and control." —David Mitchell The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Trust turns...

Recognizing Sonship: The Basics of Your Identity as a Son of God is a foundational work by Dr. Ron M. Horner that traces sonship from the Father's eternal purpose to its present-day reality in the believer's life. Across fourteen chapters, the manuscript establishes the essentials: the new birth, the legal standing of adoption, the contrast between the orphan spirit and the Spirit of sonship, maturing from child to son, Jesus as the pattern Son, the inheritance and rest of the Father's house, His loving discipline, the Father's voice and blessing, the believer's place in the Courts of ...

Unlock a journey of understanding, growth, and transformation with "Embracing Diversity in Adoption." This essential guide offers a heartfelt, comprehensive approach for White parents raising Black children, providing tools to navigate the intricate dynamics of transracial adoption with grace and empathy. Dive into the rich tapestry of insights that cover everything from historical contexts and cultural intricacies to personal growth and practical application. Beginning with a focused exploration of the unique niche of transracial adoption, this guide challenges common myths and lays out ...

Some houses hold memories. Magnolia House keeps the ones you’re finally ready to face. When a young woman knocks on Magnolia House’s door holding a torn photograph and a manila envelope she barely understands, Eliza Jennings is forced into a truth she never expected: the story of her life began long before she was born. Decades earlier, her mother Maggie Ryan—an artist with a tender heart and a dangerous secret—fell in love with a rising political star. Their relationship was never meant to survive the ambitions, expectations, and consequences that followed. Now, a single forgotten ...

Torn from her homeland by the brutal Yugoslav civil war in 1995, a young girl survives the unimaginable—and is adopted into a new life in Australia. But her trauma is buried so deep, she forgets who she truly is. Now 25 years old, her carefully constructed life begins to crack. Haunting flashbacks stir memories she thought were lost forever—fragments of another name, another family, another world. With only scattered images and a relentless pull toward a forgotten past, she embarks on a courageous journey back to the war-torn land of her childhood. As the line between memory and reality...

Experience the profound journey of one woman's quest for identity as she unravels the mystery of her adoption and birth family. As she navigates the complexity of heritage vs. lineage, nature vs. nurture, and the ramifications of adoption and DNA testing, listeners see that uncovering truth can be both painful and exhilarating.