A Chance in the World

An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home

By: Steve Pemberton

Narrated by: Stephen Pemberton

Discover an astonishing true story of resilience and triumph that will inspire you.

Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives a terrifying existence. Caught in the clutches of a cruel foster family and subjected to constant abuse, Steve finds his only refuge in a box of books given to him by a kind stranger. In these books, he discovers new worlds he can only imagine and begins to hope that one day he might have a different life, that one day he will find his true home.

A fair-complexioned boy with blue eyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he is determined to unravel the mystery of his origins and find his birth family. Armed with just a single clue, Steve embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, only to find that nothing is as it appears.

A Chance in the World is the astonishing true story of a boy destined to become a man of resilience, determination, and vision. Through it all, Steve's story teaches us that no matter how broken our past, no matter how great our misfortunes are, we have it in us to create a new beginning and to build a place where love awaits.

“Pemberton's beautifully told story is a rags-to-riches journey--beginning in a place and with a jarring set of experiences that could have destroyed his life. But Steve's refusal to give in to those forces, and his resolve to create a better life, shows a courage and resilience that is an example for many of us to follow.”

—Stedman Graham, author, educator

Harsh story but so well told!

This was a heavy book to read. The author did a great job sharing his traumatic childhood. This is a very inspiring story and I am very happy it was told. Life changing read!

Don't pass this book up!

The book is heart-wrenching! The narration brings deep emotional understanding to his awful childhood experiences.

Everything

This book is a great reminder to look out for others, and to give back always!

Good Book

This book was good and well read. Love when a family right the wrongs of their families past; breaking family barriers and curses.

The abuse he endured as a child.

I love how he didn't give up on himself & his future of becoming a great man!