I read it cover to cover during those times when I was feeling those feelings for my real parents, the anger toward them, the longing to find them. But the book goes on and on about forgiving those who have hurt you, wishing well on them, loving them even. It helped me realize that whatever the reason my parents gave me away was, they did have a reason. And whatever those reasons may have been led me to the best family unit I could ask for.

I don't think you're some kind of freak. I just saw the look on your face before you made your little joke. Don't let it bother you. You're a perfectly normal, perfectly sweet guy. I mean-- I assume.

My foster brother had some problems with alcohol. It was really bad for him, he was in and out of rehab and all that.