I’m exceedingly glad for Burns that she found the answers she needed, but I came away from Triple Helix with more questions than answers myself. The legal rights of donor-conceived people, and the ethical ramifications of assisted reproduction, are fascinating topics, but the view of them that Burns presents is one-sided and deeply personal.

If you’re looking for a subjective account of one donor-conceived person’s experience, Triple Helix is the perfect choice, but if you’re looking for a more comprehensive understanding, you may need to look further afield.

My full review of Triple Helix is up now on Keeping Up With The Penguins.