Adopted Ed Review

 

I was given the wonderful chance to review Adopted Ed, a book by Darren Maddern for children who are adopted. I, myself, am not adopted, but know many people who are. I enjoyed the illustrations that were by Erin Fusco. It's the simple story of Eddie, who was adopted at birth. He grew up just like anyone else, with parents who loved him and enjoying his life. He was made fun of at school by bullies, but his 'mother' gave him some wonderful words of encouragement and he found comfort in those words, and even told others that he was special because he was chosen, (and his parents weren't stuck with him like the bully's). The story is so simple but is so profound, just because you're adopted, doesn't make you any less special. At the end of the book there is even a list of famous people who are adopted too.

Darren Maddern was adopted in England where he was born, by an American Military Family, which has a special place in my heart. He has been in touch and met his biological family and has a relationship with them to this day. While not all adopted people are as lucky as he has been, that doesn't mean you should give up if you want to find your family. November is National Adoption Month, with November 20 as National Adoption Day. Please take time to remember those that have been adopted, and consider those that still could be adopted. It is a wonderful chance to give love to those that need it. Check out the Adopted Ed site here . And look out for Darren's next book to come out in the near future.