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Finding Margaret

Solving the Mystery of My Birth Mother

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Finding Margaret

By: Andrew Pierce
Narrated by: Andrew Pierce
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Finding Margaret is the moving story of journalist and broadcaster Andrew Pierce's search for his birth mother. As he was approaching fifty, Pierce decided that it was finally time to track down his biological mother. He knew that he had lived in a Roman Catholic orphanage in Cheltenham for more than two years and was adopted at the age of three by a family who loved and nurtured him. As his career in journalism flourished and despite feeling like he was betraying the adoptive parents who loved him so much, Pierce began to tentatively search for his birth mother, only to find that she had done everything she could to ensure he would never find her.

When he finally managed to meet her, the mystery only deepened, leading him to Ireland in search of the man who may or may not have been his father. During his search, Pierce also realises the extent of the mistreatment he suffered at the orphanage and attempts to forge a relationship with the woman who gave him away.

This candid book is a heartwarming audiobook that takes the listener on an extraordinary journey. Full of amusing and arresting anecdotes, at its heart lies the inspirational story of one man's extensive search for his birth mother and what happened when he finally found her.

©2024 Andrew Pierce (P)2024 W.F. Howes Ltd.
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Loved this book! Couldn’t put it down. Well written and detailed. So well researched about social Irish catholic history.

Poignant

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Andrew Pierce really opened up to the two sides if his life.....the love and kindness, his good friends and family....but also the pain and sorrow. He also showed how much his faith has always meant to him.

this is so personal

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So So good I related so much as I’m an adopted child from the 1960’s it took me back to my own journey as tough as it was I needed to hear Andrew’s story I hope if he does decide to continue his search for his birth father he shares his story it gripped me from the very first word to the very last thank you Andrew xx

Powerful

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I love the honesty in the book and how Andrew forgives and understands is amazing .

What a story

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My heart broke a million times. I expected the "re-union" with Margaret would be smooth sailing, but obviously, that wasn't to be 😞.

Andrew is such a scrupulous gent though!
I was screaming, contact your sibblings! Whether it riled Margaret or not!

1st Class storyline/narrative (emotions in the tone)

I would highly recommend.

Genuine narratives

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Andrew tells his life story with true honesty and no sugar coating or drama. His story is so different to those shown on the TV shows which depict only happy, easy reunions.

Such an honest story

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The detail and intimate thoughts of Andrew are appreciated. It makes one hope that he and others affected have healed

A great listen

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A sad but true story of the shame woman were put through by having a baby out of wedlock and unfortunately the children suffer from not knowing their true identity - can’t wait for the follow up!

Brilliant book! Couldn’t put it down

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A sad but happy true story it. let’s you see a bit of what happened in the past I really enjoyed it well done Andrew !

Great listen

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Couldn’t put it down. Would have loved to have known more about relationship if any with biological siblings

Amazing

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