Discovering Mom by Bryan Foreman is a heartfelt story about Daniel, who has the perfect family and upbringing with a world of opportunity ahead. His father, a highly respected surgeon, and his mother offered a comfortable life with a large backyard, a weekly allowance, and the expectation of hard work to achieve greatness. As Daniel looks closer at his family, he realizes how out of place he feels due to being adopted. Through the encouragement of a close friend from school, Daniel decides to search for his biological mother and learn more about his family and past.

The story takes hold of the reader from the beginning, narrated in the first person by Daniel, who introduces you to his parents and family members, who try their best to raise him with love and direction. His keen curiosity and longing to fit in leads Daniel to ask questions, even at the most unexpected times. As he becomes determined to find his birth mother, he decides never to give up. Daniel tries various ways to investigate his past, hoping for answers and more information about his identity.

I found the author’s depiction of Daniel’s struggles to understand his identity, ancestry, and journey for answers extremely down-to-earth and touching. He quickly realizes that everything he knows is significantly different from what he initially believes, which is a serious shock at first! The story is a page-turner that draws you in, with fantastic character development and a well-structured tale that switches effortlessly from one scene or experience to another.

Discovering Mom by Bryan Foreman is an engaging coming-of-age read for anyone who enjoys an exciting tale of self-discovery and determination. I look forward to reading more from the author.

Pages: 293 | ASIN : B0C8YJQQ6S