Finding Biological Relatives - The Adoption Files

Finding My People

By A.M. Homes
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the April 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

Pin It

Comments

A.M. Holmes, author of The Mistress's Daughter, tracks down her biological and adopted families' history.

More Top Stories

Excerpt from Who Do You Think You Are?

Read an excerpt from Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History by Megan Smolenyak.

The Importance of Ancestry

Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. shares two ways to start your own ancestry search. Plus, surprising news about his 2009 arrest.

Tracing Your Family Tree Online

Success stories of how the Internet helped people trace their family trees.

will.i.am's Aha! Moment

Thanks to a trip across cultures, traditions, and international boundaries, will.i.am, producer, activist, and actor saw his own country in a whole new light.

What Do You Believe? The Power of an Open Mind

With more and more people opening their minds about spirituality, Deepak Chopra explains why you should feel encouraged about the future.

PAGE 99 of 5

IN THE CURRENT ISSUE

Express yourself! We've got 26 ways to tell your story and share it with the world, jeans that make you look 10 pounds thinner, and recipes for the easiest dinner party you'll ever throw.

see all new stories

Thought for Today Newsletter

Want more spiritual insight more often? Sign up for life-changing advice delivered to your in-box!

View All Newsletters

O Mag Yourself!

It's your turn to be on the cover of O Magazine. Just upload a photo, add headlines—then share it with friends!

Create your personalized cover now

GREAT BUYS OF THE WEEK

Style expert and O's creative director Adam Glassman finds the best bargains in stores right now.

See this week's deals

O Magazine search

We Hear You!

E-mail the Editors