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Finding Tico: A Memoir
by Jay Barbanel
Published 28 April 2026
Adopted from: Costa RicaLiving in: Los Angeles, United States
MemoirSearch & ReunionIdentityIntercountry Adoption
Jay Barbanel was featured on the I'm Adopted Podcast · Listen to the episode here
About the Book
A memoir of survival, identity, family separation, reunion, and self-discovery. Finding Tico explores Jay's journey from a difficult childhood in Costa Rica to uncovering the truth about his biological family and ultimately discovering where he belongs.
About the Author
Jay Barbanel
Jay Barbanel is an adoptee originally from Costa Rica. Finding Tico follows his search for identity, family, belonging, and the answers to questions that followed him throughout his life.
Book Information
Pages
314
Language
English
ISBN
9798218931964
Publisher
Jay Barbanel