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Margaret K. Nelson, "Keeping Family Secrets: Shame and Silence in Memoirs from the 1950s" (NYU Press, 2022)

New Books in Sociology

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The Impact of Family Secrets

The chapter explores the impact of family secrets on relationships, focusing on the divisive nature of secrets and the role of forgiveness. It discusses various types of secrets, such as hidden heritage, adoption, and discovering non-biological fathers, and highlights the search for missing family members. The speaker also reflects on their personal connection to the topic and the process of writing the book.

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