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Shannon Bales

Explore the dark and deep secret that uncovers the biological father’s identity, revealing the deep roots of trauma and family mystery. Not only trauma, but the strength to face whatever life throws, and the resilience through genetic genealogy.

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Shannon Bales

Shannon Manley Bales is a genetic investigator and writer residing in Gary, Indiana. After a DNA test uncovered hidden family histories, he dedicated himself to assisting others in discovering their ancestry. His first book delves into themes of mystery and justice. In his leisure time, Shannon likes to spend time with family and engage in outdoor activities.

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Walking Proof

“Walking Proof” by Shannon Manley Bales is a mesmerizing memoir that chronicles the author’s journey to uncover the identity of his biological father, a man linked to his mother’s traumatic past. Through genetic genealogy, Shannon navigates deep family secrets and societal injustices, revealing the complexities of identity and resilience. His story is a powerful testament to the impact of trauma on families and the necessity of confronting painful truths. As he pieces together his heritage, Shannon highlights the systemic failures that allowed such violence to persist, making this memoir essential for understanding the healing power of acknowledgment.

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The Christmas Gift

Christmas 2009 was supposed to be a quiet one. I had been invited to spend the holiday with the family of the man I had started dating, a relatively new relationship that…

The Warning Signs

Aunt Anita didn’t hesitate. She cut me off when I told her about my DNA test results. “Stop looking,” she said. It wasn’t a suggestion. It wasn’t a casual remark. It was a warning…

The Brutal Truth

I had been searching for my father. That was all I had wanted – a name, a face, some sense of where I came from. But what I found instead was something…

The Hunt Begins

Once I had confirmation that Jimmy Lee Stockstill was not my biological father, everything shifted. The identity I had accepted for years seemed to crack down the center, and the pieces…

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Annie joseph

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The itinerary was perfectly balanced!

It’s mindblowing, completely unimaginable… I picked this randomly and got hooked fully, even when I just started reading it. The most surprising point for mer was tha past trausma that lasts and hits harder. I highly recommend reading this mystery!!!

Josh Levin

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The itinerary was perfectly balanced!

You will see something unusual and secret, but it’s heavy, and honestly, it’s something that will surprise me fully. This courageous memoir is more than this. The way it holds the hidden truth and mysteries of families’ legcy and secrecy makes this read a must.

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