The presence of absence: growing up with institutionalized siblings -- The sounds of silence: boys concealing same-sex sexual desires -- Paying the price of silence: unmarried girls having babies -- Growing up red: living with parents in the communist party -- Betrayal and lies: learning the secrets of one's own conception -- Suddenly Jewish: discovering hidden ancestry.
Summary:
"Drawing on 160 published memoirs, this book explores the costs and benefits in the post-WWII period in the United States both for individuals and for families of keeping secrets about homosexuality, institutionalization of children with disabilities, unwed pregnancy, involvement in left-wing political activities, adoption, and Jewish ancestry"-- Provided by publisher.
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