Finding Max: A Story of Family Secrets, Locked Doors, and a Journey to Uncover the Truth

Jennifer Wallig

Book cover for Finding Max: A Story of Family Secrets, Locked Doors, and a Journey to Uncover the Truth
Book cover for Finding Max: A Story of Family Secrets, Locked Doors, and a Journey to Uncover the Truth
Book cover for Finding Max: A Story of Family Secrets, Locked Doors, and a Journey to Uncover the Truth
Book cover for Finding Max: A Story of Family Secrets, Locked Doors, and a Journey to Uncover the Truth

Finding Max: A Story of Family Secrets, Locked Doors, and a Journey to Uncover the Truth

Finding Max: A Story of Family Secrets, Locked Doors, and a Journey to Uncover the Truth

Jennifer Wallig

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Description

Sometimes we don't know what we need until we find it.

As a teen, Jennifer Wallig learned that her father was adopted, turning what she thought she knew about her family history-and identity-upside down. Her life had been turbulent as the child of divorced parents inundated with their own struggles. These revelations changed everything.

In Finding Max, Jennifer shares her journey to find her father's birth family, uncovering surprising secrets and unsettling lies. This is the inspirational story of a daughter devoted to her beloved father, a man burdened with PTSD and addiction who never felt fully accepted by his adopted family. It's the story of unwavering determination to uncover the truth and life-affirming joy found in unexpected places. Raw, vulnerable, and thought-provoking, Finding Max is a must-read memoir for genealogists, ancestry enthusiasts, and anyone yearning to rediscover the power of family.

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"Jennifer Wallig does a great job explaining how hard it can be to search for a birth family after a closed adoption. Her struggles and the emotions of the journey make you feel like you're by her side for the roller-coaster ride. She captures the emotions of first contact and how to be patient when developing a new relationship. Finding Max is a must-read, even if you're not in the adoption arena; it's about family and inspiration."

-Marie Anderson, coordinator for the Adoptees' Liberty Movement Association (ALMA).

"The path to discovering one's origin story is often filled with stop signs, potholes, and detours, and when that path is for a loved one, the challenges can become tenfold. Jennifer's chronicle of this journey, not only for herself but for her father, is enthralling and interesting as she walks you through her travails, revelations, and discoveries. If you have ever wondered what it is like to find your origin story, this is a read to include on your list!"

-Glenn Mau, Partner at Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP.

Publishing Information

Publisher: Lioncrest Publishing
Pub date: 2024-12-10
Length: 206 pages

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