The Secret Adoption

A Family Memoir

Rafael Moscatel

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Jia Publishing
04 July 2025

Autobiography: arts & entertainment; Memoirs; Adoption & fostering; Adoption; Complementary therapies, healing & health

This whimsical and evocative story-praised by Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews-follows an illegitimate child placed with a powerful and eccentric Hollywood family after a scandalous affair.

When a notorious lawyer, at the behest of a famed composer, meticulously conceals the child's origins, his adoptive mother spares no effort to bury the truth. Pulling strings and enlisting influential allies, including a television icon, she constructs an elaborate facade to ensure he never uncovers his past. Yet, as he ages, cracks appear, leaving him haunted by an unshakable sense that something crucial is being hidden.

Set against Tinseltown's deceptive allure and shadowy intrigues, this memoir delves into the profound depths of childhood trauma, family secrets, and the universal search for belonging. Through a poignant journey of self-discovery and healing, the author reflects on the fragile bonds that define family, weaving an intensely personal narrative that lingers in the heart and mind long after the final page.

By: Rafael Moscatel
Imprint: Jia Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 349g
ISBN: 9781966696186
ISBN 10: 1966696183
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 04 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rafael Moscatel is a writer, filmmaker, and motivational speaker whose work spans memoir, cultural commentary, and business innovation. He is the author of Tomorrow's Jobs Today, a guide to navigating emerging career trends, and the acclaimed memoir The Secret Adoption, which explores family, resilience, and the search for identity. Rafael directed the award-winning documentary The Little Girl with the Big Voice, chronicling the life and legacy of child prodigy Mary Small. His storytelling connects personal narratives with universal themes, exploring how technology, privacy, and faith shape our lives. He lives in Montana with his wife and four children.

Reviews for The Secret Adoption: A Family Memoir

An engaging and surprise-filled memoir of a man whose true identity was kept from him well into adulthood that's full of twists and turns. Kirkus Reviews It's about survival. It's about coming to terms with the truth of who we are at the core of our beings. It's about forgiveness. Mostly its just about love and trying to be a good Human. You simply must read this book. Melissa Gilbert A deeply engaging and entertaining story that will undoubtedly resonate with readers. Well-written with wit and honesty interspersed throughout, the author comes to terms with his upbringing, identity, and family's past. A truly unique story told with refreshing candor and emotional integrity. Publisher's Weekly An amazing story about fighting demons and dealing with lies, loss and rejection, while growing up in Los Angeles, the City of Angels. His journey evokes a rollercoaster of emotions, from admiration to laughter, to a deep feeling of empathy and comradery. His story is compelling, entertaining and inspiring, a beacon of hope for those lost in the darkness of the human condition. Indie Reader