The media and personal belief hinder many people from considering adoption and taking orphans into their care. Aside from wanting to avoid the seemingly complex paperwork, many have reservations about raising kids who are not “their own.” But as history proves, this fear is often unwarranted, as many great men and women were brought up by adoptive parents. Here are some of them:
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Steve Jobs
He is famous for being one of the founders of Apple, Inc., one of the leading technological companies today. He was born in San Francisco but was raised in Mountain View, California, by his adoptive parents, Paul and Clara Jobs. He became recognized as one of the figures that led the revolution of touchscreen technology, leading to techno wonders like tablet computers and touchscreen smart phones.
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Faith Hill
She was born in Mississippi, and was adopted by a devout Christian couple. She grew up alongside two adoptive brothers. A talented singer, she worked hard to be in the music business. Since releasing her 1993 album, she has become recognized as a country music superstar.
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Nelson Mandela
He lost his father when he was a child, and was adopted by Thembu king Jongintaba. He became recognized for his anti-apartheid activities. He devoted himself to fighting for racial equality, and was imprisoned for 27 years for his anti-government affairs. He was released in 1990, and became the first South African president to be elected in a democratic vote.
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