The Secret Adoption
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The Secret Adoption
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Narrated by:
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Ryan Haugen
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By:
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Rafael Moscatel
About this listen
After a scandalous affair, a child is placed with an eccentric, well-connected Hollywood family, his origins meticulously concealed by a notorious lawyer. Determined to protect the secret, his adoptive mother enlists powerful allies—including a television icon—to ensure he never uncovers the truth. But as the boy matures, he begins to sense something is amiss. Driven by a longing for love and belonging, he embarks on a courageous quest to uncover his past, ultimately revealing a scandal that powerful figures fought to keep buried. Interwoven with this journey is the author’s reflection on the loss of his best friend to addiction and their shared experiences as adopted children in privileged yet fractured families. With vivid storytelling and raw honesty, this memoir explores identity, belonging, and the resilience it takes to confront hidden truths and find redemption.
©2023, 2024 Rafael Moscatel (P)2024 Rafael MoscatelCritic Reviews
"Rafael Moscatel crafts a deeply engaging and entertaining story that will undoubtedly resonate with readers. Well-written with wit and honesty interspersed throughout, the author comes to terms with his upbringing, identity, and family's past. A truly unique story told with refreshing candor and emotional integrity." (Publishers Weekly)
"An engaging and surprise-filled memoir of a man whose true identity was kept from him well into adulthood that's full of twists and turns." (Kirkus Reviews)
"An amazing story about fighting demons and dealing with lies, loss, and rejection while growing up in Los Angeles, the City of Angels. Rafael's journey evokes a rollercoaster of emotions, from admiration to laughter to a deep feeling of empathy and comradery. His story is compelling, entertaining, and inspiring, a beacon of hope for those lost in the darkness of the human condition." (Indie Reader)