Secret Son - Who can I run to?
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Laila Lalami takes us through the emotional journey of a young man in Morocco by the name of Youseff, who searches for, and eventually finds his father. While skeptical of his father when they finally meet, Youssef can't help but to beleive that his father had good intentions for him as a young man. Through this journey, Youssef discovers his mother's secrets, his father's true nature, and the consequence to being associated with the wrong crowd.     Book: Secret Son by Laila Lalami      Thanks for listening!
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