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You Can’t Get Rid of Me<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will laugh and you will cry, but you won\u2019t be able to put down You Can\u2019t Get Rid Of Me<\/em>, an unflinching reveal of growing up LGBTQ in the 1970s, and a quest for belonging. Jesse Scott\u2019s memoir chronicles his 50-year search for his birth family, blending humor, resilience, and ancestry, offering hope and inspiration to all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know your roots? DNA results and a search for his birth family take author Jesse Scott on a wild and rocky pursuit of his past as he uncovers the truth one piece at a time, a journey that redefines his identity and reshapes his understanding of what family truly means. Jesse and his biological brother Lee were adopted as children and led challenging lives\u2014from a stint in a mental institution to sex work and addiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After years of looking for his birth parents, the technology of DNA and social media, plus a hearty tenacity, help solve the mystery of his birth, while creating new questions. A story of survival told with humor, courage, and unsparing honesty. Scott\u2019s memoir is a triumph of the human spirit, offering hope to anyone who\u2019s ever had to fight to be themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jesse Scott<\/strong> is former case manager for people living with HIV, former caregiver, and is currently living out his retirement in the deserts of the west coast. 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