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Al Isaacs

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Al Isaacs is a comedian, educator, and storyteller, and the author of Finding Mary Smith, a memoir about identity, family, and uncovering long-buried truths. Blending humor with heartfelt reflection, he shares the journey that reshaped his understanding of where he came from—and where he belongs. Al lives in New York with his wife, Theresa, and their son, Nick.

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	Finding Mary Smith: A Memoir of Family Secrets, Gray Market Adoption, and the Miracle Reunion with My Mom 4.72 avg rating — 25 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Hypnosis for Weight Loss: Rewire Your Mind and Burn Fat Naturally - Even While You Sleep by Jenny Maxwell, Al Isaacs (Goodreads Author) (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bedtime Stories for Kids to Fall Asleep Fast (2nd Edition): 50 Gentle Tales That Help Children Drift Into Peaceful Sleep by Mason Grace, Al Isaacs (Goodreads Author) (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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