Finding Mary Smith

A Memoir of Family Secrets, Gray Market Adoption,
and the Miracle Reunion with My Mom

WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU KNEW ABOUT YOURSELF WAS WRONG?

Winner of the 2026 Global Book Awards GOLD Medal for Biographical / Memoir, Finding Mary Smith is the extraordinary true story of one man's discovery at age 52 that he had been adopted—and the search that changed everything.

Finding Mary Smith by Al Isaacs book cover with 2026 Global Book Awards Gold Medal for Biographical/Memoir.
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★★★★★

“Finding Mary Smith is a beautifully written, deeply moving memoir about identity, family, and the unexpected truths that can reshape everything we thought we knew about ourselves. Al Isaacs tells his remarkable story with honesty, vulnerability, and humor, taking the reader along on an emotional journey filled with surprising twists and heartfelt discoveries.

This is more than an adoption story—it’s a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to discover where you came from, and that sometimes the truth can lead you somewhere you never expected to go.”

- Alesia Weiss, Founder- NPEN & Creator of This NPE Life on FB

“Finding Mary Smith is a beautifully written, heartfelt journey about identity, loss, and the courage it takes to search for the truth. The story unfolds gently but powerfully, drawing you in through authentic emotion rather than shock value. What made it especially meaningful for me is that I found a cousin I never knew I had before reading the book, which gave every page a deeper, more personal connection. A touching reminder that sometimes books don’t just tell stories, they resonate with our own.”

- Marc Mero, WWE/WCW Champion, Founder and CEO of Champion of Choices

“★★★★★
“A first-person thriller...with all the ups and downs of a classic Hollywood story.”
— Robin Steele, Writer/Director”

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“Raw, emotional, funny, and honestly impossible to stop reading.”

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The audiobook of Finding Mary Smith is narrated by Al Isaacs.

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