Have you ever wondered how one unexpected phone call could completely change your understanding of who you are?

In this unforgettable episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with author and comedian Al Isaacs to discuss the remarkable true story behind his memoir Finding Mary Smith. At 52 years old, Al discovered he had been adopted, launching an emotional journey through DNA testing, genealogy, hidden family secrets, and an extraordinary reunion with the birth mother he never knew.

Along the way, he uncovered a gray-market adoption, found a half sister who had been searching for him for years, and discovered that his birth mother had once been a nationally recognized folk singer.

You'll discover:

•  How one doctor's comment changed Al's life forever 
•  The emotional realities of caring for parents with dementia 
•  The fascinating world of DNA genealogy and Search Angels 
•  Why family is about far more than genetics 
•  How hope can emerge from even the deepest family secrets 

Learn more about Al and his work:
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I'm a Marine Corps Veteran, Professional DJ, Entrepreneur, and Professional Podcaster.

I started the podcast “Harford County Living” in 2015, 3 years after launching the positive news website harfordcountyliving.com. A few years later I started getting requests from people outside of Maryland to come on the show as guests and the podcast became “Harford County Living with Rich Bennett”. Needless to say, more requests came in and a few people suggested to me that I needed to expand the podcast and change the name again and “Conversations with Rich Bennett” was born.