sstaley
Written on Mar 8, 2020
The Milkman's Son was so compelling that I had a terrible time putting it down so I could sleep. I felt the urgency as Randy's story unfolded and wanting to see him find his ancestors from the Lindsay side and his birth family. I also thoroughly enjoyed the great meet up when he met his New Jersey family. I wish I could spend time with them! What wonderful people to show such love and acceptance. I also felt love for his Arizona family for their continued love, support, and acceptance towards Randy.
I also have a DNA story to share, but mine hasn't progressed like the author's story. I was adopted and I've known that all of my life. I did my DNA test to find out how "Italian" I was because I already knew my birth mother was but knew nothing about my birth father. It was with great surprise to know that I'm 95% Italian(Sicilian), so now I know that both of my birth parents were Italian. My shock came when a match came through saying a certain man and I were identified as "Parent & Child". I have reached out to him but have heard nothing back. Many people are my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. cousins but I've only heard back from one. This has made me a little sad, but I know that not everyone's story turns out like Randy's miraculous story. I love my family that raised me and I grew up with. Still, I'm not giving up hope of finding out more about this Italian side of me.
I'm hoping that The Milkman's Son will get others interested in their family history and searching out unknown or lost family members. As from Randy's experience, you can see the great joy that comes to families when all works out and lives become fuller having found each other. I loved this book and it is getting a 5-star rating from me.