Hate, racism, child abuse, and diversity.

All of these have one thing in common – me.

Adopted by an African American family during the civil rights era, racism bled from the streets into the home, while being abused by my adoptive family.

Placed in the foster care system I lived in four different homes, including Native American, Caucasian, and a Mexican family.

I found my birth family in Japan before I retired from the Navy.

But this story isn’t solely about trials and tragedy, but triumph.

This is a testament of hope and the will to rise above hate, racism, and abuse by forgiving.

What makes this book unique is my culturally diverse upbringing and breaking this Asian male stereotype of losing face while addressing abuse and mental health.

This is my memoir.