Synopsis
In 1966, a three-year-old girl makes the journey from an orphanage in Pakistan to a diplomat's house in the Netherlands. This is the fresh and candid memoir of international activist, author, and speaker, Gabriella van Rij.
Over a series of interviews set against the backdrop of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Gabriella shares with journalist Mark Grijsbach an honest and mesmerizing account of what it was like to be one of the first cross-cultural adoptions in the 1960s.
Young Gabriella's struggles with intolerance, bullying, racism, and feeling like she did not belong followed her throughout most of the first part of her life but are narrated in such a brave and wise voice that readers will feel empowered as they watch her journey toward becoming the woman she is today.
Whether you are a father, a mother, a child, a blood relation, or adopted, you will be pulled into this story. From thought-provoking commentary on what adoptions are really like and advice for those wishing to adopt, to thoughts on the various contradictions in life, there are takeaways for us all. Primarily, Gabriella's message underlines that "It is okay to just BE you."
This book is a must-read for social activists, those considering adoption, and for anyone looking for a story that touches on the universal topics of belonging and family.
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About the Author
Gabriella van Rij is the author of With All My Might, a memoir of her experiences, and I Can Find My Might, an empowering children's book that teaches self-acceptance.
A kindness activist and speaker, with guest appearances on shows like Dr. Phil and other news channels, Gabriella works to spread the message that we are all unique and each of us has something to offer others. She is the leading voice of the Kindness movement.
Gabriella has a grown daughter. When Gabriella has time off she meditates, reads, and plays with her tiny Maltese dog, Bella.
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