Title: Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love
Author: Dani Shapiro
First published January 15, 2019
252 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781524732714 (ISBN10: 1524732710)
Rating: 3.89
Overview
Daniel José Older, the bestselling author of Half-Resurrection Blues and Shadowshaper, takes readers on an intergalactic adventure in Last Shot: A Han and Lando Novel. This thrilling novel weaves together the stories of Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, connecting three eras of their lives.
Fans will be transported to a time before the events of Solo, where Lando and his trusty droid sidekick L3-37 embark on a dangerous mission. Then, the action unfolds between Solo and A New Hope, following Han and Chewie as they cross paths with the formidable Sana Starros.
Finally, the story concludes post-Return of the Jedi, where Han, Leia, and a young Ben Solo are joined by Lando for an epic showdown. Get ready for a wild ride through the galaxy with Last Shot: A Han and Lando Novel.
About the Author
Have you heard of Dani Shapiro? She’s a talented writer who has authored many successful books, including memoirs like Hourglass, Still Writing, Devotion, and Slow Motion, as well as novels such as Black & White and Family History.
Dani and her family reside in beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut. Her newest memoir, Inheritance, is set to hit bookshelves in January 2019 and is published by Knopf.
Keep an eye out for it!
Editoral Review
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro is a deeply personal exploration of identity, family, and the hidden secrets that shape us. Shapiro, a bestselling author known for her memoirs and novels, delivers a powerful and stirring account of her own journey to uncover the truth about her ancestry and the shocking revelation that challenges everything she thought she knew about herself.
Inheritance is a memoir in the truest sense of the word, with Shapiro delving into her own past to understand her present. The central conflict of the book revolves around a DNA test that Shapiro takes on a whim, which reveals that the man she thought was her biological father was not, in fact, related to her at all.
This discovery sets off a chain of events as Shapiro embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her paternity, and the shocking secrets that have been kept from her. Shapiro’s writing is exquisite, with a poetic quality that evokes the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She describes her own emotions and reactions in vivid detail, and readers will find themselves deeply immersed in her story from start to finish. The pacing of the book is masterful, with Shapiro keeping the tension high as she uncovers one shocking revelation after another.
The themes of family, identity, and loyalty that run throughout the book are both timeless and deeply resonant. One of the strengths of Inheritance is the way Shapiro makes her personal story feel universal.
While the specific details of her experience are unique, the emotions and motivations that drive her are relatable to anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain about their place in the world. Shapiro also contextualizes her story within a broader cultural conversation about the rise of DNA testing and the ways in which it is transforming our understanding of family and identity.
If there is a weakness to Inheritance, it is that some readers may find the subject matter too niche or specific to be of interest. However, Shapiro’s elegant prose and powerful storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates a deeply personal, thought-provoking memoir.
In conclusion, Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love is a stunning achievement by Dani Shapiro. This beautifully crafted memoir is an emotional and intellectual tour-de-force that will stay with readers long after they have finished the last page.
Highly recommended for anyone who is interested in family, identity, and the power of personal discovery. The Washington Post gives Inheritance a score of 4.5/5.