ibeforem
Written on Feb 11, 2020
On its face, this really isn't an unusual situation. Tons of people find out at some point that the people they thought were their biological parents aren't. But there are a few things here that make this situation a little more interesting.
The issue at the core of Dani's parentage isn't an affair, but rather infertility during a time when such things really weren't talked about. Her parents had trouble conceiving, and ended up at what was possibly an "under-the-table" clinic in Philadelphia. Further complicating matters is the fact that both of Dani's parents are dead, so she can't get her many questions directly answered.
The book is not only about Dani's search for her biological father, but also her search for why this was such a secret, and how this secret have affected her parents' relationship and her own upbringing. I found it to be an enjoyable read.