Patti Smith Reveals Discovery About Her Biological Father
The 77-year-old musician and writer, often called the "godmother of punk," shared how she found out the man who raised her was not her biological father. This revelation reshaped her view of her family.
Bread of Angels: A New Memoir
Published on 4 November 2025 by Random House, Bread of Angels continues Patti Smith's personal storytelling after her National Book Award-winning memoir Just Kids. It traces her life from childhood in Chicago through her music career and motherhood.
Discovery Through DNA Testing
The book reveals that Patti learned of her true paternity through DNA testing, confirming that the man she called dad was not her biological father.
"The revelation about her dad changed her understanding of her family."
Author's Summary
Patti Smith’s memoir unveils a profound family truth discovered late in life, highlighting how it transformed her perception of her own origins.
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