I finally started the book, Inheritance, by Dani Shapiro and I could not put it down. As is obvious by this blog, I’ve written a lot about my experiences. I have used writing as a way to sort through my feelings, whether I posted it here or not. However, I don’t think I’ve ever really been able to articulate exactly how this whole situation has made me feel or impacted my life and relationships. Ms. Shapiro has been able to put everything into beautiful, thoughtful words. Granted our situations are slightly different (her bio dad was a sperm donor), but she is able to paint a portrait of internal conflicts, identity issues, and challenges to family relationships. My husband is now listening to the audio book, and I purchased copies for my brother and best friend. I would recommend it as core reading to anyone impacted by an unexpected DNA result.
One woman's search for answers