"This book is a prime example of how sharing one's story with powerful vulnerability can deeply impact others. Margo's storytelling captured me from the first word, and her compassionate heart benefits everyone lucky enough to learn from it." -Elizabeth Lyons, author of Write the Damn Book Already

"Margo Reilly's When You Shake the Family Tree is a profound exploration of generational patterns and the power to break them. With raw honesty and deep insight, Reilly unpacks her family history, revealing the inherited traumas that have shaped her life and others', while offering a road map for healing and change. This courageous memoir is proof that we can be cycle breakers." -Kim Strobel, speaker, author, educator, and happiness coach

"When You Shake the Family Tree is a riveting unraveling of family secrets and lies that lead to a powerful rewriting of the self. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to disrupt generational patterns and choose, as Reilly does, 'It stops with me.'" -Cindy Childress, PhD, ghostwriter and co-author of The Logical Law of Attraction

"This is one of the most courageous memoirs, steeped in Margo's faith, trust in her intuition, and courage to discover the true story of her lineage. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and encourage you to dig deep into your self and soul for the truth and answers you've been seeking. You will not be able to put this transformative book down and will not come away as the same person." -Julie Reisler, intuitive coach, author, mentor, and host of The You-est You podcast

"When You Shake the Family Tree is the story of Reilly's experience after learning the truth surrounding her paternity. This DNA surprise, occurring when Reilly was in her fifties, was emotionally complex since her biological dad had lived across the street from the author during her youth. She knew his sons (her half brothers) throughout her life as well as her biological grandparents, now deceased. This discovery pushed Reilly into an existential labyrinth in which she sought to reorient her self-perception. The author grieved what might have been, knowing that her abusive childhood and dysfunctional sibling relationships were in stark contrast to those of the normal family to whom she was close both physically and by blood. This book allows the reader to join the author as she journeys toward healing. Anyone affected by a DNA surprise or a hidden family secret will appreciate Reilly's candid sharing of the emotional turbulence that followed once she uncovered the truth." -Jennifer E. Hassel, author of Badass Grief: Changing Gears, Moving Forward

"This powerful second book and sequel Margo Reilly has written is a profoundly brave account of the deep exploration she was willing to do for herself and through her desire to be instrumental in generational healing. This act of love and self-healing will have a great impact on both her loved ones and you, the reader, to face what is and transform your own life.

"As for the story, I was on the edge of my seat! Truth is stranger than fiction, and the truths Margo shares with you in the telling of her story and her family's story are well worth the read. Find out what happens when you dare to shake the family tree." -Dr. Michelle Barr, author of Loving What's Next: What You Want Can Be Yours Now!