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Duplicity: Adoption, Family, Fraud
My Mothers' Secrets
by Donna Freed
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Pub Date
6 Jul 2023
| Archive Date
6 Oct 2023
Description
Donna Freed was six years old when her sister casually revealed that she had been adopted, a subject her parents refused to discuss.
Donna was in her forties when she discovered that her birth parents were world-famous con artists.
This is the story of how Donna tracked down her biological mother and uncovered her extraordinary family history.
Donna Freed was six years old when her sister casually revealed that she had been adopted, a subject her parents refused to discuss.
Donna was in her forties when she discovered that her birth...
Description
Donna Freed was six years old when her sister casually revealed that she had been adopted, a subject her parents refused to discuss.
Donna was in her forties when she discovered that her birth parents were world-famous con artists.
This is the story of how Donna tracked down her biological mother and uncovered her extraordinary family history.
Advance Praise
Best Books of the Year, Evening Standard
‘A jaw-dropping tale…riveting’. Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times
‘The most amazing story, a brilliant story, it’s like discovering another world…incredible’ Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2
‘A family scandal straight out of a Hollywood film noir, what a story it is. I look forward to seeing it on Netflix’ Genevieve Gaunt, The Spectator
‘This jaw-dropping true story by Donna Freed is written with verve and heart’ Stylist
Best Books of the Year, Evening Standard
‘A jaw-dropping tale…riveting’. Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times
‘The most amazing story, a brilliant story, it’s like discovering another world…incredible’...
Advance Praise
Best Books of the Year, Evening Standard
‘A jaw-dropping tale…riveting’. Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times
‘The most amazing story, a brilliant story, it’s like discovering another world…incredible’ Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2
‘A family scandal straight out of a Hollywood film noir, what a story it is. I look forward to seeing it on Netflix’ Genevieve Gaunt, The Spectator
‘This jaw-dropping true story by Donna Freed is written with verve and heart’ Stylist
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781739638290 |
| PRICE |
£9.99 (GBP)
|
| PAGES |
252
|
Available on NetGalley
NetGalley Shelf App (PDF)
Send to Kindle (PDF)
Download (PDF)
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781739638290 |
| PRICE |
£9.99 (GBP)
|
| PAGES |
252
|
Available on NetGalley
NetGalley Shelf App (PDF)
Send to Kindle (PDF)
Download (PDF)
Average rating from 7 members
Featured Reviews
Helen W, Reviewer
What a fantastic and fascinating life Donna has had. To be so resilient and build positive relationships with all family members despite obstacles.
I felt honoured to read this story.
Reviewer 266180
A Remarkable Search..
Emotional and powerful account of a remarkable search for a birth family and the incredible, twisted path down which it leads. In essence, a pacy memoir of a quite unbelievable story - yet a true one - exposing mind blowing scandal and duplicity along the way. Written with an open honesty and empathy, both heartwarming and heartfelt.
Kelly P, Reviewer
I love to read books about adoption. This one was so intriguing and I am happy that Freed wrote it. She has a very interesting story to share and did it in a well-written way. A page-turner. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
Bookseller 1192726
Interesting story that crescendoed into a conclusion that didn’t feel as surprising as it had been set up to be. Overall a compelling read.
Meg G, Reviewer
A very interesting story of Donna, her determination to find the truth and live a happy life. Very inspiring !!!
Featured Reviews
Helen W, Reviewer
What a fantastic and fascinating life Donna has had. To be so resilient and build positive relationships with all family members despite obstacles.
I felt honoured to read this story.
Reviewer 266180
A Remarkable Search..
Emotional and powerful account of a remarkable search for a birth family and the incredible, twisted path down which it leads. In essence, a pacy memoir of a quite unbelievable story - yet a true one - exposing mind blowing scandal and duplicity along the way. Written with an open honesty and empathy, both heartwarming and heartfelt.
Kelly P, Reviewer
I love to read books about adoption. This one was so intriguing and I am happy that Freed wrote it. She has a very interesting story to share and did it in a well-written way. A page-turner. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
Bookseller 1192726
Interesting story that crescendoed into a conclusion that didn’t feel as surprising as it had been set up to be. Overall a compelling read.
Meg G, Reviewer
A very interesting story of Donna, her determination to find the truth and live a happy life. Very inspiring !!!
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