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 that the man who raised her was not her biological father.
New Memoir: Bread of Angels
Published on 4 November 2025 by Random House, Bread of Angels reflects on Patti Smith's life and career. The book reveals how a DNA test changed her perception of her family.
Life Journey and Family Revelation
The memoir follows her path from childhood in Chicago through her music career and motherhood. It includes the surprising discovery that her father was not the man she grew up believing.
"The revelation about her dad changed her understanding of her family."
Previous Work
Bread of Angels continues from where her National Book Award-winning memoir, Just Kids, left off.
Author's summary: Patti Smith's DNA discovery reshaped her family story, enriching her celebrated memoir career and personal journey through music and life.
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