Written by Michael Taheri and James Orr, and inspired by Taheri’s own adopted children, Look Who’s Adopted! is meant to help adopted children understand that being adopted does not limit his or her potential or lessen his or her responsibilities as a person.The book identifies 40 famous adoptees, including:
Wendy’s restaurant founder Dave Thomas
Former president Gerald Ford
King Arthur
Reverend Jesse Jackson
Tarzan
Musician Bo Diddley
Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
Prince
Actress Ginger Rogers
Author Truman Capote
Paul Bunyan
Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer
Former Buffalo Sabre Tony McKegney
Look Who’s Adopted! also strives to validate everyday adoptees who grow up to be plumbers, carpenters, astronauts, computer programmers, moms, dads, good neighbors, and good friends.
Authors:
Michael S. Taheri
James F. Orr