Julie Ryan McGue

About The Author

Julie Ryan McGue is an American writer, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. In her writing, she explores finding out who you are, where you belong and making sense of it. She is the author of the award-winning books, Twice a Daughter and Belonging Matters—her third book, Twice the Family released in February 2025. Julie splits her time between northwest Indiana and Florida.

Books by Julie Ryan McGue

Twice the Family

A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood

By Julie Ryan McGue
Growing up as an adoptee and identical twin, Julie McGue will take you on her journey for identity and individuality, searching for answers through tragedy and adversity.

“A heartfelt exploration of connection, community, and the unbreakable bond between sisters . . . Her journey...
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Twice a Daughter

A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging

By Julie Ryan McGue
Julie is adopted. She is also a twin. Because their adoption was closed, she and her sister lack both a health history and their adoption papers—which becomes an issue for Julie when, at forty-eight years old, she finds herself facing several serious health issues. To launch the probe into her c...
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