Secondhand Jew: A Memoir

In this heartfelt memoir, Ta'om shares his experiences growing up in a military family while navigating the complexities of undiagnosed autism. By the age of twelve, he had already lived in six different states and West Germany, grappling with the challenges posed by a father deployed twice in Vietnam and the repercussions of divorce.

After high school, his choice to enlist in the Navy opens doors to a journey across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, where he encounters diverse cultures alongs...