This book has had more effect on me personally than any other book I ever read. I now understand how experiences during my life have caused me to see myself, at times, negatively or less capable than I ever should have. Other experiences, fortunately, gave me the confidence I needed to accomplish much closer to my potential. I am also an adoptive parent. This book has been so important in the way I view my son, and more importantly, the way my wife and I informed and RAISED our son about his adoption and “who he is.” We all three know that how he was raised and the experiences he’s had have had far greater effect on him than his genetic makeup. Such a wonderful book.