Greek, ActuallyAuthor :
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Published : Thursday 26 October 2023
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Penny Zagarelou-Mackieson always knew she was adopted. But she didnt know she was swapped at birth.After a lifetime grappling with issues of identity and belonging, outlined in her earlier book Adoption Deception, Penny discovered that her natural mother, according to her adoption records, is genetically unrelated to her. Pennys family reunion of two decades was based on falsehoods. Her ancestry is Greek, not Celtic-Anglo as she was led to believe.So begins Pennys new quest to learn about her origins. She confronts a shocking legacy of babies misidentified in the heyday of Australias forced and closed adoptions and appalling medical record-keeping - meaning many adoptees may never know their true origins.Pennys quest leads her to court seeking legal recognition of her true identity, involving her `de-adoption - termination of the Adoption Order imposed on her in infancy.This remarkable story of one womans determination to uncover the truth and restore her dignity reveals human rights violations inherent in adoption. Penny questions continuing laws and practices that cement stigmatising secrecy and harm adopted people, arguing for wide-reaching reforms.We share Pennys rollercoaster of emotions as facts are revealed, court orders made, records sought and corrected, and travel planned and thwarted. We see Penny persist in the face of numerous hurdles and learn about those who help her.This inspiring, heartfelt book is gripping to read and impossible to ignore.
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