Twice the Family
Julie Ryan McGue
Growing up as an adoptee and identical twin, Julie McGue will take you on her journey for identity and individuality, searching for answers through tragedy and adversity.
“A heartfelt exploration of connection, community, and the unbreakable bond...
Location:
United States
Description:
Growing up as an adoptee and identical twin, Julie McGue will take you on her journey for identity and individuality, searching for answers through tragedy and adversity. “A heartfelt exploration of connection, community, and the unbreakable bond between sisters . . . Her journey beautifully reminds us of the strength we find within ourselves as we seek to uncover where we truly belong.”— Simone Knego, author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You In this coming-of-age memoir, set in Chicago’s western suburbs between the 1960s and ’80s, adopted twins Julie and Jenny provide their parents with an instant family. Their sisterly bond holds tight as the two strive for identity, individuality, and belonging. But as Julie’s parents continue adding children to the family, some painful and tragic experiences test family values, parental relationships, and sibling bonds. Faced with these hurdles, Julie questions everything—who she is, how she fits in, her adoption circumstances, her faith, and her idea of family. But the life her parents have constructed is not one she wants for herself—and as she matures, she recognizes how the experiences that formed her have provided her a road map for the person and mother she wants to be. Duration - 14h 12m. Author - Julie Ryan McGue. Narrator - Katie Hagaman. Published Date - Sunday, 04 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Julie Ryan McGue ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Dedication
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Opening Quotes
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Author's Note
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Prologue
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Chapter 1: In Between
Duration:00:15:43
Chapter 2: Coming Home
Duration:00:25:40
Chapter 3: The Missal
Duration:00:15:43
Chapter 4: Chosen
Duration:00:14:16
Chapter 5: Nothing Under the Tree
Duration:00:17:18
Chapter 6: The Sickly One
Duration:00:15:34
Chapter 7: Fear
Duration:00:13:06
Chapter 8: The Talk
Duration:00:19:09
Chapter 9: Sleepover
Duration:00:21:02
Chapter 10: April Fool
Duration:00:27:55
Chapter 11: Crash
Duration:00:20:54
Chapter 12: The Sugar Bowl
Duration:00:20:38
Chapter 13: Trouble in the Hole
Duration:00:26:39
Chapter 14: Oh, no!
Duration:00:19:07
Chapter 15: How Dare You?
Duration:00:20:08
Chapter 16: All Are Welcome
Duration:00:33:15
Chapter 17: In a Moment
Duration:00:24:41
Chapter 18: The Queen’s Court
Duration:00:30:32
Chapter 19: The Compromise
Duration:00:23:11
Chapter 20: Any One of Us
Duration:00:23:10
Chapter 21: Accused
Duration:00:24:08
Chapter 22: Where’s the Milk?
Duration:00:32:19
Chapter 23: Apron Strings
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Chapter 24: College Coeds
Duration:00:28:59
Chapter 25: Bid Time
Duration:00:20:37
Chapter 26: The Clash
Duration:00:23:46
Chapter 27: Never Far
Duration:00:16:11
Chapter 28: The Big Swerve
Duration:00:17:00
Chapter 29: Turning in the Crown
Duration:00:26:18
Chapter 30: Living the Dream
Duration:00:21:16
Chapter 31: Sparks Fly
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Chapter 32: Sláinte
Duration:00:25:00
Chapter 33: Heartbreak or Heaven?
Duration:00:19:14
Chapter 34: A Few More Steps
Duration:00:30:27
Chapter 35: A Walk on the Beach
Duration:00:18:50
Chapter 36: For Better, for Worse
Duration:00:18:41
Chapter 37: Wedding Snow
Duration:00:26:45
Chapter 38: The Mom I Want to Be
Duration:00:26:41
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:06:35
About the Author
Duration:00:02:30
Ending Credits
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