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 AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! "IF YOU ONLY KNEW: NAVIGATING DNA SURPRISES & THE NPE WORLD -NOT-PARENT EXPECTED-

If you knew that spitting into a tube or swabbing your cheek could change your life forever, would you still take a home genetic test? What would you do if you discovered your father is not your biological father? Or your mother is not the woman that gave birth to you? 

What if you learned your biological makeup was different from everything you held dear and true? This is exactly what happened to author, Lezlee Liljenberg. In learning her truth, she realized there were thousands of people just like her that were dealing with this new reality.

DNA testing can be very helpful to find long-lost relatives and create your genealogy tree. It can also reveal family secrets that can no longer be hidden. When this happened to Liljenberg, it took her on an emotional and transformational dive into the world of being an NPE -Not-Parent Expected-.

An NPE is usually an adult who, through DNA testing, who has discovered at least one assumed parent is not his or her biological parent. This book delves into Liljenberg"s experience of her DNA surprise, discovery, and research. She shares her stories and those of others as she helps the reader navigate the drama, joy, and acceptance of these very sensitive journeys.

This book can help NPEs understand they are not alone and that there are many ways to deal with these revelations. It will also provide insight for those walking with someone on this path of discovery, or those who are in denial about newly found members in their family. NPEs are included in every race, religion, and gender, and it can occur in anyone"s life at any time. It is how we deal with it that makes the difference.

Lezlee Liljenberg is an award-winning businesswoman, author, and entrepreneur. She has been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers, and media outlets. As a Voice and Advocate in the NPE community, it is her mission to help others navigate these DNA surprises and discoveries through her writing and speaking.