Full Title:
Identical Strangers: A memoir of twins separated and reunited

Age Group:
Adult

Genre:
Biography, Memoir, Historical, Investigative Journalism, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, Science

Summary:
This book shares the true life story of Elyse and Paula, two twins who don’t know each other exists. Both adopted and in their mid-thirties, the twins know few details about their birth mother and the circumstances surrounding their adoption. Each has settled down into their respective lives.

But one fateful letter will change everything when Elyse learns that she has a sister. From there she meets her identical twin Paula and sets in motion a course of events that will change their lives forever.

My Thoughts:
A thought provoking and well written account of a very unusual and unethical science experiment. Schein and Bernstein are compelling authors who share their feelings without apology. Each of the twins experience the reunion differently and it was interesting to learn their disparate feelings. I especially enjoyed the nature vs. nurture debate, a topic that has always fascinated me. This book will appeal to a broad audience of readers.

Borrow Identical Strangers: A memoir of twins separated and reunited by Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein from your local Vaughan library today.