Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets, and Second Chances, is a story of how in 2019, at age 57, a consumer DNA test taken for fun revealed the author's parents were not her biological parents.

Junkyard Girl explores the powerful impact of long-held secrets and the complex relationships between immigrant mothers and their native-born daughters. This is a coming-of-age story later in life, a tale about loss and discovery, betrayal and forgiveness, and the true meaning of an American family.

Join six-time Emmy award-winning news anchor, Karen Foss in a candid, engaging and ultimately inspiring conversation with Carlyn Montes De Oca as they explore the amazing story that became the #1 Amazon bestselling book, Junkyard Girl.

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10% of book proceeds benefit Animal Protection New Mexico