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The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me

Paul Joseph Fronczak
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The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017

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Paul Joseph Fronczak

The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

United States • 1960s

Topic
Parenting
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me by Paul Joseph Fronczak explores an individual's journey after a shocking discovery about his identity. Raised with one narrative, he unravels a web of secrets, searching for his true origins, and confronting questions about family, identity, and self-discovery.

Mysterious

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

7,714 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me by Paul Joseph Fronczak is praised for its gripping, emotional narrative and the author's courage in uncovering his past. Some critics feel that it occasionally lacks depth in exploring the broader implications of identity and family. Overall, it is a compelling tale of personal discovery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me?

A reader captivated by true crime, personal discovery, and family secrets will enjoy Paul Joseph Fronczak's The Foundling. Fans of Tara Westover's Educated and Jeannette Walls' The Glass Castle may find this memoir compelling, as it blends mystery with a poignant quest for identity.

4.2

7,714 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

United States • 1960s

Topic
Parenting
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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