A Voice from the Voiceless and Forgotten
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(PRWEB) March 19, 2005 -- Lawrence P. Adams, former foster child, activist,
advocate, public speaker and author of, "Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of
Hope, Search, Discovery and Healing," and "A Voice from the Voiceless and
Forgotten, An Anthology of a Foster Care System Child Survivor" has become a
desperately needed and strong "voice for the voiceless."
It is Mr. Adams'
primary goal, being a strong advocate for reform within our child welfare
system, to share his story through books, articles and public speaking to bring
about that reform.
He also hopes, through sharing his life story, that
others, especially children, will come to realize that no matter the obstacles
placed in their paths, these can be overcome with faith, hope and hard work.
Nothing is impossible!
He attribute being able to overcome a childhood
filled with numerous moves within the foster care system to two teachers and a
priest. One of the dedications in his first book reads: "Ms. Genevieve Condon,
Mr. Clarence Weinerth and Msgr. Nicholas H. Wegner: Boys Town teachers and the
late former Executive Director of Boys Town who took it upon themselves to take
a young man under siege in his life and teach him to reach for
his fullest
potential."
His speeches are truly heart wrenching, inspirational and
motivational to any audience. His story directly speaks about the need for child
welfare system reform.
One listener says: "As an adoption professional
who heard him speak at the International Advocates for Children's International
Conference in Atlanta this past fall, I witnessed a presentation that moves
mountains. Mr. Doek, from the Netherlands who is Chairman of the United Nations
Committee on the Rights of the Child, was profoundly moved by his words, and I
believe that it will have an enormous impact on UN policy and UNICEF over the
coming years. My colleagues and myself all viewed his wonderful story of success
and inspiration. I refer to their impact time and again when reflecting on
life-changing moments in my recent history and career. His real world
perspective is invaluable to policy change. His contributions are enormously
valuable in changing the world for the better. He is the very right messenger
with the very right message. His story is very important and worthwhile to share
with policy makers and potential adoptive families everywhere.
Debbie
Spivack, Reaching Out thru International Adoption.
He is available for
radio, telephone or television interviews with prior arrangements. He is also
available to speak before organizations or companies for expenses and a
reasonable, negotiable speaker's fee.
A link to his web site is http://www.larrya.us It provides
detailed biographical information, a few chapter excerpts from each book,
reviews of books, media coverage as well as reviews and photo samples of
previous speaking engagements.
To book a presentation or request further
information; contact Mr. Adams directly via the information provided on this
release.
"Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of Hope, Search, Discovery
and Healing"
By: Lawrence P. Adams
ISBN: 1-4137-1709-8, 166 pages / US
$19.95
Publication: June, 2004
Publisher: PublishAmerica
http://www.publishamerica.com
The book is available on
line at: Publish America,
Amazon, Barnes & Noble
"A Voice from the
Voiceless and Forgotten, An Anthology of a Foster Care System Child
Survivor"
By: Lawrence P. Adams
ISBN: Not Assigned, Price:
unknown
Publication: Summer 2005
Publisher: PublishAmerica
http://wwww.publishamerica.com
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