Somewhere Out There is a story of one person's experience with being adopted. Most adopted children do not have any medical history or accurate information on their story. The author's search for a medical history sheds light on the many barriers that adopted children face trying to get information.

Adopted from Homestead Maternity Home in Fort Worth, Texas, she learns how the agency "marketed" their services and the similar stories told to adoptive parents. "Birth mother: blonde hair blue eyes, flight attendant, which in her case did turn out to be true. Along with a professional "searcher," the author's curiosity and investigative skills lead to surprising answers.

As a professional counselor, the author explores the feelings of abandonment and emptiness that all adoptees have at some point. She shares how she came to find her adoptive family and how this doesn't necessarily make you whole.

Written in real-time, many emotions are explored during the search. The book has a few surprises of just how small the world can be: from Fort Worth, Texas, to Hilo, Hawaii. This book is an excellent read for anyone involved in the adoption process, from the adoptee, adoptive parent, birth family, or adoptive family. Also, a tremendous heartwarming story of love that anyone can enjoy. Self-acceptance is what everyone strives to have . . . searching for self . . . the answer is always somewhere out there.