In this book, Dr. Grace LaJoy shares her life story of being deserted by her mother, living in foster care, and ending up in a gifted and talented class while still in foster care. She recalls her life story before, during and after foster care. Her turbulent life experiences reveal how she became strong and began to encourage, inspire and empower others through her gift of writing. Finally, she offers words of inspiration, encouragement, and empowerment to both children and parents. Children learn that they can succeed and impact the lives of others even in the face of adversity. Parents learn specific steps to help children recognize and utilize their gift(s). Note: When Grace LaJoy initially published her foster care story in 2009, whe thought she would never, ever find her mother. But, she found her after 49 years! Now, she is sharing her fascinating story in an inspiring book series you will love! The Finding Mother Series was written as a sequel to this book. Collect the entire series today!