Steve Luxenberg always thought his mother was an only child. However, shortly before she died she casually mentioned that she had a disabled sister who was sent away at age two. After his mother died Steve began looking for information on this sister. As he dug, he discovered more and more untruths about his mother's life. His aunt had not been sent away at age two but at age 21. More lies surfaced. He used his journalism skills while trying to remain empathetic to his mother as he uncovered the past. The book is part memoir, part history and part detective story. This title is available as a Book Group To Go bag.
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