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This evocative and emotionally charged story—praised by Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus Reviews—follows an illegitimate child placed with a powerful and eccentric Hollywood family after a scandalous affair.
When a notorious lawyer, at the behest of a famed composer, meticulously conceals the child's origins, his adoptive mother spares no effort to bury the truth. Pulling strings and enlisting influential allies—including a television icon—she constructs an elaborate facade to ensure he never uncovers his past. Yet, as he ages, cracks appear, leaving him haunted by an unshakable sense that something crucial is being hidden.
Set against Tinseltown's deceptive allure and shadowy intrigues, this memoir delves into the profound depths of childhood trauma, family secrets, and the universal search for belonging. Through a poignant journey of self-discovery and healing, the author reflects on the fragile bonds that define family, weaving an intensely personal narrative that lingers in the heart and mind long after the final page.
Author: Rafael Moscatel
ISBN: Hardcover (979-8987906163), Softcover (979-8987906132 ), e-book (979-8-9879061-5-6)
Publisher/Imprint: JIA Publishing
Page Count: 180
Trim Size: Hardcover (5.5" x 8.5"), softcover (5.5" x 8.5")
Formats Available: Softcover, hardcover, e-book, audiobook
Price: Retail hardback ($24.99), Retail softcover ($14.99), e-book ($4.99)
Release Date: January 2, 2025
Adult readers who enjoy biographies, memoirs, family saga and true stories.
BIOGRAPHY / Memoirs
FAMILY / Adoption
An engaging and surprise-filled memoir of a man whose true identity was kept from him well into adulthood that's full of twists and turns. ~Kirkus Reviews
It's about survival. It's about coming to terms with the truth of who we are at the core of our beings. It's about forgiveness. Mostly its just about love and trying to be a good Human. You simply must read this book. ~Melissa Gilbert
A deeply engaging and entertaining story that will undoubtedly resonate with readers. Well-written with wit and honesty interspersed throughout, the author comes to terms with his upbringing, identity, and family's past. A truly unique story told with refreshing candor and emotional integrity. ~Publisher's Weekly
An amazing story about fighting demons and dealing with lies, loss and rejection, while growing up in Los Angeles, the City of Angels. His journey evokes a rollercoaster of emotions, from admiration to laughter, to a deep feeling of empathy and comradery. His story is compelling, entertaining and inspiring, a beacon of hope for those lost in the darkness of the human condition. ~Indie Reader
Distribution: Ingram and Baker & Taylor
Retail Availability: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, independent bookstores, libraries
Promotions: Publisher’s Weekly featured listing, Ingram’s Discover Emerging Voices catalog, Baker & Taylor book catalog, and promotion at national book fairs
Returnable: Yes (standard industry terms)
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