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""The deep seriousness of this memoir is threaded through with anecdotes that bring both tears and laughter. I am so glad that Joi took the time to chronicle her journal so carefully so that she could share it with us."" Pam Hasegawa, Spokesperson, NJ Coalition for Adoption Reform and Education ""Joi Fisher's memoir is one of the most insightful books of an adoptee's journey that I have ever read!"" Tom McGee Co-facilitator, Morristown Post Adoption Support Group Adoption Activist, NJCARE (New Jersey Coalition for Adoption Reform) We all have a right to know about our birthright. Finding Joi: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Love centers around one woman's plight to connect the dots to find her birth parents after being adopted at 2 months old by a loving family in Plainfield, New Jersey. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the NJCARE Team, Governor Chris Christie signed the Adoptee Birthright Act (P.L. 2014, C.9), which became the law on January 1, 2017. Joi was present at the New Jersey State House to witness this historic legislation take effect, which gave her hope for a new chapter in her life. Now, adopted New Jerseyans born after November 14, 1940, can access their original birth certificates without a court order. Finding Joi is a candid and transparent journey of Joi struggles with her identity, low self-esteem, body image, and other aspects of healing that could only be resolved or answered by her biological parents. Joi sheds light on the many challenges adoptees and their children face due to a lack of information or awkward experiences as they engage in everyday undertakings like doctor visits, school projects, and social settings. Joi has filled a long overdue void in her life and is committed to helping other adoptees along their journey. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Joi R. Fisher is an Educator, Entrepreneur, Author and Mother whose compassion, professionalism, and dedication have all earned her the reputation as a service-centered leader. As a youth advocate and education ambassador for the last two decades, she is intrinsically driven to help underprivileged communities, share valuable resources, and bring awareness to adoption sensitivity topics. In addition to her Master's degree in Educational Administration and Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Joi holds various certificates, including Standard Principal, Standard Supervisor, Standard Elementary Teacher (K-8), and Eligibility for School Leaders Licensure. She is an educator at heart and has a passion for teaching and learning. For more information log on to www.findingjoi.us. ABOUT MIND THRIVE PUBLISHING L.L.C.: A publishing company empowering people with a platform to share their stories, expertise, and life journeys to readers and listeners creating experiences where their minds will thrive. Our goal is for consumers to be educated and encouraged through the work of various authors publishing journals, cookbooks, how-to manuscripts, educational curriculum, inspirational stories, and more.

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Bravo! Joi's honest, moving story of self-discovery, adoption and re-union is a moving, important addition of books by and about the adoption experience written by adopted people themselves. Alison Larkin, Comedienne, award-winning audiobook narrator, and bestselling author of The English American, a novel Finding Joi is filled with heartfelt questions, everyday situations, and emotions, that shed light on the myriad of challenges adoptees face in searching for answers to our existence. Although the journey of every adoptee is different, the similarities are uncanny; whether male or female, young or old, adoptees knowledge of our birth parents and family history are critical to healing, forgiveness and filling the constant void in our lives. Joi's story resonated with me on many levels and I am grateful to have connected with her. Regardless of success, accolades, or stature, at the end of the day, all adoptees want to know, Who Am I Really? I hope that Joi's story encourages other adoptees to share their truth and find peace in their discovery. Damon Davis Host, Who Am I... Really? Podcast Joi Fisher's memoir is one of the most insightful books of an adoptee's journey that I have ever read. Joi speaks to her experiences on so many levels that it is a MUST READ for everyone touched by adoption (Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents, siblings, etc.). I couldn't put it down! Tom McGee Co-facilitator, Morristown Post Adoption Support Group Adoption Activist, NJCARE (New Jersey Coalition for Adoption Reform) I have known Joi for quite a some time but was not aware that she was adopted until a couple of years ago. Through reading her book, I found her story to be rather fascinating. Through her pen, I walked along her journey with her. Her story is one of a compelling complete self-discovery. Not only is it a fascinating read, but there are a plethora of lessons for the non-adopted reader to take away as well. Principal Baruti Kafele Educator / Author I love reading about adopted people helping each other. Joi's book will help others by passing along so honestly the lessons she's learned. Penny Callan Partridge Co-founder in 1973 of Adoption Forum of Philadelphia

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