All My Mothers and Fathers: A Memoir

The narrative explores Michael Blumenthal's journey of self-discovery following the death of his mother and the shocking revelation of his true parentage. Raised by his aunt and uncle, he uncovers the painful truth about his adoptive father's past and the parallels to his own upbringing, marked by a loveless environment. These revelations propel Michael into a lifelong quest for identity and belonging, as he grapples with the emotional scars of his childhood and the complexities of family ties.