Peter J. Boni, Author: Uprooted: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins,and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination
Author J Steven Osborne and I could be the same person. We’re obviously not. My misattributed story is very different. But we share the same entrepreneurial spirit and irreverence for rules and regulations. We have also experienced the emotional upheaval and grief from identity disruption generated by the late discovery that our dads were not our […]
Carolyn Stoll, Director of Online Instruction, University of Cincinnati
DNA: Did Not Anticipate is obviously a work meant to process a deep emotional wound. It’s at times raw and other times a bit self-conscious. But this is largely because it’s genuine and authentic, and written by a man who’s had his entire life flipped on its edge, and then found a way to flip […]
Kara Rubinstein Deyerin, Founder and Executive Director of Right to Know
“DNA – Did Not Anticipate takes readers on an emotional journey through the shocking discovery of J. Steven Osborne’s misattributed parentage. Blending moments of gut-wrenching grief with laugh-out-loud observations, Osborne’s storytelling makes this an unputdownable read. His unique voice captures the raw, universal challenges of identity, belonging, and the redefinition of family after a DNA […]
Jon Baime, Producer “Filling in the Blanks”
With humor and heart, Steve and Becky Osborne masterfully navigate the emotional journey of uncovering a long-held secret about Steve—one intentionally kept from him by his mother. Together, they unravel this deeply personal mystery, carefully balancing raw emotion with moments of levity. The story is both poignant and uplifting, and I was captivated from start […]
Laura Olmsted, Executive Director/Founder, DNAngels
DNA – Did Not Anticipate is a powerful, humorous, and thought-provoking memoir that captures the unexpected consequences of modern genetic testing. It is an essential read for those interested in genealogy, DNA surprises, and the complex dynamics of family identity. The book stands as both a cautionary tale and an inspiring journey of self-discovery. Highly […]
Lily Wood, Host of NPE Stories
As I read DNA – Did Not Anticipate, I found myself nodding along in recognition. From laughing out loud at Steve’s teenage misdeeds, to the raw and emotional accounts of Steve’s past and devastating DNA surprise, this book is the perfect blend of humor and heartbreak. – Lily Wood, Host of NPE Stories Return Home
Robin Throckmorton, Author, Entrepreneur, HR Thought Leader
I couldn’t put this book down! Shocking and astonishing life-changing events! I could practically hear the author telling his story to me, the reader, as if I was his best friend. Steve shares the story with so much detail that it pulls you right in to feel like you were there with him the entire […]
Eric Hansen, City Manager, City of Mason, OH
Reading DNA – Did Not Anticipate I was immediately struck by the authenticity of the voice. This isn’t a ghost or paperback writer or a workshopped vanity project. This is the author’s authentic voice with all the bravado, wit, heart, bitterness, and armored anxiety you’d experience if you met him in person. This does not […]