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Discovering Family, Embracing Love: Margaret Walker's Search for Her Roots

Connecticut Book Festivals Podcast

Release Date: 01/06/2025

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Join us on the Connecticut Book Festival Podcast as we welcome the remarkable Margaret Walker, author of the captivating memoir Ninzi's Secret. Margaret's journey is one of triumph, resilience, and the power of family - both found and forged.
From her impressive career as Xerox Corporation's Chief Trademark Counsel, protecting the iconic Xerox brand, to her deeply personal quest to uncover her own roots, Margaret's story is a tapestry of unique experiences. She shares how her lifelong curiosity about her biological parents led her on a pre-internet age search, piecing together clues and navigating the complexities of the adoption system.
What unfolds is a tale of love, loss, and the profound bond between an adoptive mother and her daughter. Margaret eloquently describes the joy and trepidation of being welcomed into her adoptive family at age 5, and the bittersweet reunion with her birth mother years later. Listeners will be moved by the vulnerability Margaret displays in sharing both the triumphs and the traumas that have shaped her life.
Beyond her personal narrative, Margaret's insights as a former trademark enforcer provide a fascinating glimpse into the high-stakes world of intellectual property protection. Her transition from legal warrior to celebrated author is a testament to the power of storytelling to heal and inspire.
Whether you're captivated by memoirs, intrigued by adoption journeys, or simply seeking an uplifting tale of resilience, Ninzi's Secret is a must-read. Join us as we dive into Margaret Walker's extraordinary life and uncover the remarkable story behind this compelling book.