Like Father, Like Son: A Memoir

By Polly Berrien Berends

A heartwarming and inspiring story about a father and son's journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

In Like Father, Like Son, Polly Berrien Berends tells the story of her father, a successful businessman who was also a closeted homosexual. After his death, Polly discovers a box of letters that reveal his secret life, and she sets out on a journey to understand the man she thought she knew.

Along the way, Polly learns about her father's struggles with his sexuality, his fears of rejection, and his hopes for a better future. She also comes to terms with her own feelings about his secret, and she finds a new appreciation for the complex and multifaceted man he was.

Like Father, Like Son is a powerful and moving story about love, loss, and the search for truth. It is a reminder that we are all more than what we seem, and that it is never too late to find acceptance and understanding.

Praise for Like Father, Like Son

"A beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Polly Berrien Berends has crafted a story that is both personal and universal, and she has given us a new understanding of the complexities of love and family." —Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House

"Like Father, Like Son is a powerful and important book. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the enduring power of love. I highly recommend it." —David Sedaris, author of Calypso

"A beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Polly Berrien Berends has given us a gift with this book." —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love

About the Author

Polly Berrien Berends is a writer and editor. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

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