Adopted at birth and raised in Louisiana, David Scotton is on a journey to Indiana to meet the birth parents he’s never known. His tattooed birth mother, Melissa, and reserved birth father, Brian, anxiously wait for him, concerned David will reject them for decisions they made before he was born.

"She changed the course of my life and gave me a family, friends, and community of love." - an adoptee, #BraveLove

"You were ahead of your time and I’ve never held anger toward you." - Paige

"Adoption is an extended choice in that another family gets to love the child." - Hannah, birth mom

I was adopted as an infant. Even though I was adopted by wonderful people, who loved me unconditionally, I had always wondered how someone could willingly be parted from their child. But, it’s easy to point fingers when you have no idea what you’re talking about.

The book follows Melissa’s relentless and courageous search for her biological parents and the truth surrounding her birth - and the failed abortion that was intended to take her life.

THANK YOU for giving me life, and for making the hard choice.

"I want you to read this with an open heart and open mind. It may very well challenge you. My hope is that it will inspire and encourage you more. It is written from my heart to yours. "

Adoption gave me an amazing life that I appreciate and thank God for everyday!

"I'm writing this because writing a letter is what changed my life."