 Catching up with our Family Secrets family.

&nbsp;Catching up with our Family Secrets family.

Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries have the power to liberate, heal, and even uplift us. Join Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of the memoir Inheritance, and her guests as they explore astonishing family secrets and uncover the extraordinary lessons the truth can teach us.

Family Secrets

A 2025 Update From Dani

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Marion and Tony are madly, deeply in love. But there are obstacles to their relationship, namely Tony’s sexual preference. When Tony loses his life to AIDS, Marion discovers just how many obstacles there really were.

This year is the 30th Anniversary of Marion Winik's memoir, First Comes Love.

Marion and Tony are madly, deeply in love. But there are obstacles to their relationship, namely Tony&rsquo;s sexual preference. When Tony loses his life to AIDS, Marion discovers just how many obstacles there really were.
This year is the 30th Anniversary of Marion Winik's memoir,&nbsp;First Comes Love.

Should We Do This?

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In his locked study, Dorothy’s father works on his book. For years. And years. And years. But it’s not until after his death that Dorothy uncovers the secrets in between its unfinished pages.

Dorothy Roberts is the author of The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family.

In his locked study, Dorothy&rsquo;s father works on his book. For years. And years. And years. But it&rsquo;s not until after his death that Dorothy uncovers the secrets in between its unfinished pages.
Dorothy Roberts is the author of The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family.

The Mixed Marriage Project

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Karen vanishes with her children to escape a violent marriage, erasing a life in order to save it. But eventually, when it’s safe—if it’s safe—she must come out of hiding.

Karen Palmer's book, She's Under Here, is out now.

Karen vanishes with her children to escape a violent marriage, erasing a life in order to save it. But eventually, when it&rsquo;s safe&mdash;if it&rsquo;s safe&mdash;she must come out of hiding.
Karen Palmer's book, She's Under Here, is out now.

90 Miles

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A 2025 Update From Dani

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