Not every member of a family is told the same story. Elissa wrestles with the necessity of claiming her voice, even as telling her own singular truth may exact a painful price.

Not every member of a family is told the same story. Elissa wrestles with the necessity of claiming her voice, even as telling her own singular truth may exact a painful price.

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

Which Circle Are You In?

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After being coerced into homeschool by a mother whose love threatens to consume him, Stefan must confront how an isolated childhood shrouded in secrecy will shape his life.

Stefan Merrill Block's memoir is titledHomeschooled.

After being coerced into homeschool by a mother whose love threatens to consume him, Stefan must confront how an isolated childhood shrouded in secrecy will shape his life.
Stefan Merrill Block's memoir is titled Homeschooled.

Homeschooled

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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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