Blank: A Memoir

In Blank: A Memoir, The Year I Felt the Humming in My DNA, Patricia Havens shares the extraordinary story of uncovering a family secret hidden for over 50 years. While grieving the recent loss of her father, Patricia receives a life-altering letter from a cousin, alongside DNA test results that reveal a shocking truth: she was adopted. This revelation sends her on an emotional journey of discovery, where she grapples with the concepts of identity, belonging, and the bonds that define family.

This memoir is a deeply personal yet universally relatable exploration of what happens when your sense of self is upended by a non paternal event (NPE) and a hidden adoption story. Patricia recounts how DNA testing exposed a long kept secret of misattributed parentage, forever altering her understanding of her heritage and sparking a search to reconnect with her biological family. Her journey highlights the emotional fallout of unearthing family DNA secrets and the ripple effects on her children and extended family.

With candor and insight, Patricia shares how she navigated feelings of betrayal, confusion, and forgiveness while forging new relationships with her biological relatives. This inspiring memoir invites listeners into an intimate narrative of resilience and self-discovery, appealing to anyone who has been impacted by DNA revelations, adoption, or questions about their origins.

If you’ve ever explored your roots through ancestry DNA testing or grappled with uncovering long-hidden truths, this book will resonate deeply. Blank: A Memoir is a celebration of the human capacity to adapt, heal, and redefine the meaning of family.