Join us for an author event with Jesse Scott as he shares his memoir “You Can't Get Rid of Me!” Writer, Keri Ault will also join in the event and share about the book. Published by local Lawrence press, Anamacara Press, “You Can't Get Rid of Me” is a testament to the human spirit. Books will be available for sale and signing.
1:00 PM Meet the author Jesse Scott and writer Keri Ault - signed copies available for purchase
2:00 PM Author reading and question and answer discussion
“You Can’t Get Rid Of Me” An adopted son’s search for family by Jesse Scott & Keri Ault
You will laugh and you will cry, but you won’t be able to put down “You Can’t Get Rid Of Me,” an unflinching reveal of growing up LGBTQ in the 1970s, and a quest for belonging. Jesse Scott’s memoir chronicles his 50-year search for his birth family, blending humor, resilience, and ancestry, offering hope and inspiration to all.
Do you know your roots? DNA results and a search for his birth family take author Jesse Scott on a wild and rocky pursuit of his past as he uncovers the truth one piece at a time, a journey that redefines his identity and reshapes his understanding of what family truly means.
Jesse and his biological brother Lee were adopted as children and led challenging lives—from a stint in a mental institution to sex work and addiction. After 50 years of looking for his birth parents, the technology of DNA and social media, plus a hearty tenacity, help solve the mystery of his birth, while creating new questions.
A story of survival told with humor, courage, and unsparing honesty. Reminiscent of Chris Rush’s The Light Years, Scott’s memoir is a triumph of the human spirit, offering hope to anyone who’s ever had to fight to be themselves.
Jesse Scott is former case manager for people living with HIV, former caregiver, and is currently living out his retirement in the deserts of the west coast. He continues to surprise people who have known him for years, for still being alive and kicking.
Keri Ault is a social worker living in Portland, Oregon. Her writing has appeared in the Meadowlark Reader,You Might Need to Hear This, Cirque, and Proof That I Exist. When she is not writing or working, she is trying to spend as much time outside as possible, even when it’s raining.
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