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One Giant Leap…Yep, I Wrote a Book!
So, surprise…I wrote a book. Can you believe that? I wrote a freaking book!
My mom has been trying to get me to share my stories in book form for ages, and telling me along the way…”Honey, you simply have to do it!” I spent countless hours trying to reassure her that I was young, and that one day the day would come where I could sit down and write about the incredible things I’ve been so blessed to experience in life. Nevertheless, she persisted…”You can write your second book later down the road. For now, you need to write book one.”
I rolled my eyes, chalked her encouragement up to normal “mom stuff,”and tried desperately to go along on my merry way…yet somehow, she planted a little seed in my brain. One afternoon, I thought to myself…”Why not open up a Word document and just try? Don’t tell Mom, don’t tell anyone…just try. What’s the worst thing that could happen?”
Nearly 300 pages and countless hours spent in front of my computer screen later, I’ve finally published my first book…and I can’t begin to express all of the crazy emotions that come along with that. Part of me feels a bit proud of what I’ve accomplished, and part of me feels a little bit embarrassed…as my friends and family have begun to hear about my literary pursuits, I’ve received several messages on Facebook and in my email inbox, all asking me the same thing. “Adam!” they all start. “Why in the WORLD did I not know about this sooner!?”
It’s not a shame that comes from the simple fact that I’ve written, and it’s certainly not an embarrassment derived out of the incredible things I’ve been so blessed to discover over the course of the last few years I’ve spent abroad. Rather, my slight hesitation was simply related to the fact that I don’t feel as if what I’ve done is more valuable that what some others have done…I’m not Superman, and I don’t have any awesome supernatural powers (though that would be pretty awesome!). Instead, I’m a boy who took what he had to work with and ran with it.
In the end, the book I’ve written isn’t about the crazy things that happened in London, nor all that I’ve come to know and love about Paris…though all of those things are certainly contained within it! Rather, I chose to simply share where I’ve been…and encourage you all to tackle your big dream too…I couldn’t be more thankful that I had the guts to try!
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you’re so stinking incredible.
the cleverest friend ever!
I’m tremendously proud of you and this accomplishment and I can’t wait to grab a copy! x
Dear Adam,
I am one of your aunt, Kaycee’s “diva” friends. My name is Marilyn and I received an email about you. What??? A book???
Oh my gosh, I have been wanting to do this for years. You see I have two boys with Autism and if I could share my stories about all the silly things they do and how much laughter and joy I have in my life, people would not believe it because most people cannot relate to having to boys with Autism. I have learned to see the world in such a different way because of my boys and have been wanting to write a children’s book to share about my little boy, Michelangelo’s adventures in this big world of “normal people”. I laugh at all the silly things he says and the things that he does outside during his adventures in our neighborhood and backyard!
I am going to order your book for my very own children, Sabrina, 27..yeap 27 years old and Christopher who is 16 going on 30! My two boys with Autism are Jonathon 13, and Michelangelo 12.
Thank you for inspiring me! I am feeling the joy of your mother and your “tia Kaycee”…I haven’t even read the book but I remember so well when your Aunt (”tia”) Kaycee shared a story about you during bible studies at her house. So Adam, I feel I like know you and when I got the email about you…I said, what????? Immediately, I went on your page. You can count on me as your “fan and cheerleader”…hurray! Bravo! Excelente! Inteligente! P.S. I will be spreading the news too! Your mother…O my Gosh! I have to meet her too, now! Kaycee is my sweet “diva”, but now I have to meet the other diva in your life too! God Bless you, Adam, and may you continue to write, write, write, scribble, scribble, scribble and doodle too! Amen for Adam for taking the Giant Leap of Faith…you know he was always there! Bless you, child!
Marilyn…P.S. My daughter works for the number one women in Entertainment at Sony Pictures. Her name is Amy Pascual. Send her an autograph book…my daughter and her assistant too ok??? I will give you their address. Maybe one day they will make a movie..for all to see what the good Lord had done for you!!! I hope I am not overwhelming you…am I? You can send me an email privately and I can send you their address.
You are inspiring! I think it’s wonderful when people aren’t afraid to live life, and face possible failure only to find success. I have a friend who is from Vermont, he decided to attend Iowa without knowing anyone. He has been so successful and I’m so glad I met him. I really admire him for going out there and doing something different. I admire you for the same thing. It’s fantastic Adam. I’m so glad you share your experiences on this website, and in book form. Thank you!
Adam! I had yet another phone call today ~ this time it’s my aestitician who saw me reading your book when I went for another session of laser hair removal for my legs (yeeeehaaaaaaa getting ready for summer!) and she called today asking for the name of your book and the name of your website! You’re getting famous out here in Cali!
I’m finding your book to be incredibly inspiring as I am beginning my own venture of starting a cotillion business out here in our Inland Empire! It’s so scary and exciting and I find myself underlining and highlighting many thoughts in your book. Thank you so much for lending your passions and insight to the world! You are mentoring me through your book!
Love, Aunt Kayse