Finding Family

My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA

By: Richard Hill

Narrated by: David Colacci

Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA was a Global Ebook Awards gold medal winner and a Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist. It is Richard Hill's true and intensely personal story of how he pieced together the long-kept secret of his own origins. This highly suspenseful book is a compelling saga of personal detective work that will appeal to anyone who loves a good mystery. But this isn't fiction. It's an engrossing account of an adoptee trying to reclaim the biological family denied him by sealed birth records. This fascinating quest, including the author's landmark use of DNA testing, takes listeners on an exhilarating roller-coaster ride and concludes with a twist that rivals anything Hollywood has to offer.

©2015 Richard Hill (P)2017 Tantor

Fantastic !!

Read like a novel. I couldn't put it down! Full of fantastic tips and guidance !!

His story gripped me

As the author described his adulthood quest for answers it was like he relived the events and all their details during which he took me along as a guest in the front row . I did enjoy this book and when it was done i wanted more. . more by the author. . more by the narrator. .more similar books to keep me going.
The narrator's voice was perfect for this book's content. His speed, tone, and inflections narrated the story as i imagine it was meant to be.
I know I'll listen to this selection again, more than once probubly, and I do not regret this selection and purchase.

Interesting from start to finish

I was afraid this book might be rather dry. but it was anything but! I found myself anxiously awaiting the next chapter, or my next ride in the car. Although I was not adopted, I did get a surprise when I had my DNA tested. So his story also applied to my circumstances.

Masterpiece!

This book was hands down the best audible book I've purchased thus far and the narrator did a wonderful job. Richard Hill went to great lengths to share his story in great detail; making certain to captivate his readers. The moment I started this book I couldn't walk away from it. I found myself listening to it at work, in the morning while putting on my makeup and in the car. Not only was his story very inspiring; considering, I'm currently awaiting my DNA results; he also included a lot of helpful information for those of us not knowing what to do next. Thank you Mr. Hill for such a great book!

Excellent

I really enjoyed this book. It is well written, both in terms of the story itself and in making what can be a complex topic (genetic genealogy) easier to understand. The narration was also excellent.

Fascinating

Excellent book for adoptees or anyone searching for family. A human interest story with lots of twists and turns. Fascinating!

An Interesting and Entertaining Book for Adoptees and Family Genealogists Who Want Answers.

A gifted storyteller, Richard Hill welcomes listeners into his world as he tracks down the identity of his birth parents. Along a journey of highs and lows, he shares investigative tips and modern genetic genealogy concepts contributing to solving his adoption mystery. Although Finding Family is a true story and a genealogy tool, it’s well-written and easy to glide through over a weekend. Richard Hill’s fascinating account, combined with the availability of genetic genealogy DNA testing, gives adoptees and family tree sleuths much hope to uncover hidden roots of the past. I first read Richard Hill’s book upon its initial release. And inspired by his story and writing style, I revisited it this year as I began to document research into my family’s 120-year-old adoption riddle surrounding a murder. I recommend taking the time to listen to Richard Hill’s Finding Family as you welcome and appreciate your own journey of discovery. I loved this audio version of Finding Family. The narrator’s voice was warm, enjoyable, and entertaining.

Kept my attention

A tangled subject, presented in a way that the listener can easily understand. Would highly recommend for anyone tracing their roots

Life does not always begin at birth.

author wrote of a life long journey which changed his and many others lives. As an adoptee his story honored his adopted and biological parents as well as their families.

Father is adopted and searching for biological family

With my dad being adopted and making an attempt to reach out to biological family this book had me hooked. Great read.