Reviews and Blog Posts: Adoption

Marcus Samuelsson chronicles his odyssey from his birth in Ethiopia, being orphaned at age 3, being adopted (along with his sister) by a couple in Sweden, and eventually becoming one of the world's most renowned chefs. His story is well written, emotional, and doesn't gloss over mistakes and poor choices.

Thirteen-year-old Jonah is adopted and his family has always made him feel loved and welcome. Out of the blue, he receives a mysterious letter that says only, "You are one of the missing." What does that mean? Even stranger, Jonah's friend Chip receives the same letter and he didn't even...