num_pages: 224
description: At age ten Peter Mutabazi ran away from home in rural Uganda to escape his abusive father. For five years Peter survived on the streets of Kampala a city of 1.5 million until one man saw potential in him. This one person not only supported Peter through school but altered Peter's outlook on life in every possible way. Since then Peter has served as a relief coordinator during the Rwandan genocide worked for the International Committee of Red Cross during the Sudan conflict emigrated to the United States fostered countless children and become a single foster and adoptive parent. He speaks seven languages and has traveled to more than 100 countries as an international advocate for vulnerable children.Now I Am Known is Peter's inspiring true story. In it he reveals the transformational power of taking risks learning to forgive overcoming self-doubt breaking negative patterns and believing in a better future. He becomes a friend in this must-read encouraging you to propel forward into a purpose-driven life marked by hope and meaning.
language: English
title: Now I Am Known: How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and True Worth
publisher: Baker Books