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Bastards: A Memoir

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Book Synopsis: “Searing . . . explores how identity forms love, and love, identity. Written in engrossing, intimate prose, it makes us rethink how blood’s deep connections relate to the attachments of proximity.”—Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree

In the early 1980s, Mary Hall is a little girl growing up in poverty in Camden, New Jersey, with her older brother Jacob and parents who, in her words, were “great at making babies, but not so great at holding on to them.” After her father leaves the family, she is raised among a commune of mothers in a low-income housing complex. Then, no longer able to care for the only daughter she has left at home, Mary’s mother sends Mary away to Oklahoma to live with her maternal grandparents, who have also been raising her younger sister, Rebecca. When Mary is legally adopted by her grandparents, the result is a family story like no other. Because Mary was adopted by her grandparents, Mary’s mother, Peggy, is legally her sister, while her brother, Jacob, is legally her nephew.

Living in Oklahoma with her maternal grandfather, Mary gets a new name and a new life. But she’s haunted by the past: by the baby girls she’s sure will come looking for her someday, by the mother she left behind, by the father who left her. Mary is a college student when her sisters start to get back in touch. With each subsequent reunion, her family becomes closer to whole again. Moving, haunting, and at times wickedly funny, Bastards is about finding one’s family and oneself.

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Are you ready to be captivated by a book that will take you on an emotional journey like no other? Look no further than "Bastards: A Memoir." This searing memoir explores the profound connection between identity and love, making you question the very foundations of your own existence. Mary Hall's poignant story, written in intimate prose, will leave you breathless as you delve into a world shaped by poverty, abandonment, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Transport yourself to the early 1980s in Camden, New Jersey, where Mary Hall comes of age amid the harsh realities of a low-income housing complex. Abandoned by her father and raised by a commune of mothers, Mary's journey takes an unexpected turn when her mother decides she can no longer handle the responsibility and sends her away to Oklahoma. There, she finds solace with her maternal grandparents, who also took in her younger sister. As she navigates her new life, haunted by the ghosts of her past, Mary discovers that she is legally her mother's sister and her brother's niece, creating a family dynamic like no other.

Through Mary's eyes, you'll witness a transformation as she embraces her new name and the newfound stability provided by her grandparents. But the shadows of her past continue to linger, tormenting her with thoughts of the sisters she left behind and the father who abandoned her. As they gradually reconnect, Mary's journey becomes a testament to the power of resilience and the enduring bond of kinship. "Bastards" is a rollercoaster of emotions – moving, haunting, and even wickedly funny – that ultimately celebrates the journey of self-discovery and the profound impact of finding one's family.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary memoir that will leave an indelible mark on your soul. Experience the raw emotion, the unyielding resilience, and the powerful moments that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Dive into "Bastards: A Memoir" today and embark on a transformative journey that will make you reflect on your own sense of identity and the unbreakable bonds of love.

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