Twice the Family

This coming-of-age memoir follows Julie McGue’s journey of exploring her identity and sense of belonging as an adopted, identical twin growing up in Chicago's western suburbs from the 1960s to the 1980s. Amid family changes and personal challenges, Julie grapples with questions about her origins, faith, and future, ultimately shaping her understanding of herself and her role as a mother. The story highlights the enduring bonds of family and the transformative power of life’s hardships.