#44: "The Gift Best Given - A Memoir" an unusual adoption story with a surprise twist

A retired customer service executive who grew up in New York City, Edward Di Gangi and his wife now live in Hillsborough, North Carolina. He is the author of published nonfiction articles, as well as short stories. He is also a popular book club presenter and podcast guest. A story of adoption, search, discovery and reunion, set against a backdrop of the glamorous ice skating shows of the 1940s, The Gift Best Given: A Memoir is his first full-length book. Join me in this episode and learn why Edward is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 06:34] Opening Segment [06:35 - 16:31] Finding Out His True Lineage  [16:32 - 26:47] Finding His Way Through Kindness [26:48 - 36:12] Pictures Do Speak A Thousand Words [36:13 - 46:11] Learning About His Ethnicity [46:12 - 54:20] Why He Wrote a Book  [54:21 - 58:22] Closing Segment    Tweetable Quotes: “It would be interesting to know where [my ancestors] came from.” - Edward Di Gangi “What was the most dramatic thing in this whole search? It was the first time seeing her picture.” - Edward Di Gangi   Resources mentioned:    Email [email protected] to connect with Ed or follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram.  GRAB a copy of Edward’s book, The Gift Best Given: A Memoir ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].