Chosen for Greatness: How Adoption Changes the World by Paul J Batura explores the profound impact of adoption by profiling 16 influential individuals whose lives were transformed when loving families adopted them. The book challenges common perceptions by highlighting that these individuals didn’t achieve greatness despite their adoption; rather, their adoptive families played a pivotal role in empowering them to excel in their respective fields. Each profile illustrates how their adoptive families provided stability, love, and opportunities that nurtured their talents and ambitions.
For instance, Steve Jobs, adopted as an infant, credited his adoptive parents for nurturing his early fascination with technology, which laid the foundation for his groundbreaking innovations at Apple. Similarly, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles thrived under the guidance and support of her adoptive family, becoming one of the greatest gymnasts in history.
Spanning various domains such as science, sports, entertainment, politics, and technology, the book showcases how adoption enriched the lives of figures like Nelson Mandela, Marilyn Monroe, and Bill Clinton. It portrays adoption not as a limitation but as a catalyst for personal and societal change.
Chosen for Greatness also serves as an inspiration to the hundreds of thousands of U.S. families who choose to adopt each year. By highlighting these stories, the book encourages a deeper appreciation for the global tradition of adoption and its profound impact on both individual lives and society as a whole.
With a foreword by Eric Metaxas, a prominent advocate for adoption, and an afterword by Larry King, Chosen for Greatness celebrates the resilience, potential, and enduring love that define the adoption experience. It challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of adoption and recognize its role in shaping some of the most influential figures in history.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.