You Can't Get Rid Of Me

<p>Do you know your roots? DNA results and a search for his birth family take author Jesse Scott on a wild and rocky pursuit of his past as he uncovers the truth one piece at a time a journey that redefines his identity and reshapes his understanding of what family truly means.</p><p>Jesse and his biological brother Lee were adopted as children and led challenging lives-from a stint in a mental institution to sex work and addiction. After 50 years of looking for his birth parents the technology of DNA and social media plus a hearty tenacity help solve the mystery of his birth while creating new questions.</p><p>A story of survival told with humor courage and unsparing honesty. Reminiscent of Chris Rush's The Light Years Scott's memoir is a triumph of the human spirit offering hope to anyone who's ever had to fight to be themselves.</p><p><strong>Memoir | LGBTQ |Ancestry</strong></p><p>This impressive first book effortlessly dances across time beginning with the opening scene of Scott hunched over the computer studying Ancestry.com. Despite growing up in a strict home while wrestling with his own queer identity and braving time in a mental hospital sex work and addiction Scott never wavers. His courage to continue his quest for belonging is the beam of inspiration that makes this memoir intimate comforting and thought-provoking.</p><p><strong><em>- Abby McCabe Booklist</em></strong></p>