From the beloved author of INHERITANCE comes a gripping novel about two families bound together across generations by an unspeakable tragedy.

From the acclaimed memoirist, novelist and host of the hit podcast "Family Secrets" comes a memoir about the staggering family secret uncovered by a genealogy test: an exploration of the urgent ethical questions surrounding fertility treatments and DNA testing, and a profound inquiry of paternity, identity and love.

An eloquent look at the strange shapes love takes when stretched to the breaking point, Black & White positions its unforgettable characters at the collision point of motherhood and artistic talent, and poses the questions: what can we ask our children to endure? And what can we demand of our parents?