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Annie's ghosts : A journey into a family secret

Luxenberg, Steve.

Annie's ghosts : A journey into a family secret - pbk. - New York. Hyperion. 4/12/2011 - x, 411 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Traces the author's surprise discovery that his late mother had a sister who was sent away under mysterious circumstances and never mentioned by the family again, his efforts to research his long-lost aunt's story and whereabouts, and his struggles to understand the secrecy of her existence

Includes discussion guide and interview with author.

9781401310196 1401310192

2008055661


Adult children of aging parents -- Family relationships -- United States -- Case studies.
Mothers and sons -- United States -- Case studies.
Sisters -- Family relationships -- United States -- Case studies.
Inmates of institutions -- Family relationships -- Michigan -- Case studies.

--Family secrets -- Case studies.