Sam grows up without knowing his biological father. As he enters adolescence, he begins to resemble Bob Dylan. A lot. So when Sam learns his mother had a brief relationship with Dylan in the 70s, the cascade of questions begins to flow.

Sam grows up without knowing his biological father. As he enters adolescence, he begins to resemble Bob Dylan. A lot. So when Sam learns his mother had a brief relationship with Dylan in the 70s, the cascade of questions begins to flow.

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

Tangled Up in Blue

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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.

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.

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 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.

90 Miles

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In 1998, long before Dani discovered the truth of her biological paternity, she published a story called “The Secret Wife” about the discovery of her father’s second wife, a secret marriage that had been hidden for decades. Today, she reads and reflects on this story—the uncovering of thesilent grief and buried histories that shaped her. 

In 1998, long before Dani discovered the truth of her biological paternity, she published a story called &ldquo;The Secret Wife&rdquo; about the discovery of her father&rsquo;s second wife, a secret marriage that had been hidden for decades. Today, she reads and reflects on this story&mdash;the uncovering of the silent grief and buried histories that shaped her.&nbsp;

All Without Telling Me

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