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Thomas Brooks is the award-winning, bestselling author of
A WEALTH OF FAMILY: An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion, and Enrichment.

Recent Achievements for A Wealth of Family:

- No. 1 Amazon.com Bestseller for Adoption
- No. 1 Amazon Bestseller for African-American Studies
- Indie Excellence Award Winner for Multicultural Non-Fiction
- “Best Books” Award Winner - USA Book News
- ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award Finalist
- National TV, Radio and Major Newspaper Coverage

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Book Description: Heartwarming and Inspirational True Story Shows the Power of Love

This compelling, bestselling account of adoption, reunion and heritage provides a timely and provocative perspective on multicultural families and powerful insights on overcoming racism and poverty.

Brooks grew up as the only child of a struggling single mother in inner-city Pittsburgh. He was battling racial stereotypes at school and searching for a place among his peers. Then he was told at age eleven that he had been adopted as an infant. He did not know it at the time, but Brooks had actually been born to a white biological mother who descended from Lithuanian Jews and a black Kenyan foreign student father.

Years after that stunning revelation, Brooks escaped the ghetto and traveled to search for his heritage. He found his biological mother in London with his previously unknown British siblings. He then located his biological father and extended family in Nairobi. His international search and the resulting reunions have profoundly affected three families in the United States, England, and Kenya.

Meet the Author & Hear Him Speak:

Houston, TX: April 25, 2009, 530pm — Shades of You Book Club Event, Sunnyside Dental Office Bldg, 4040 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77047

Houston, TX: August 18, 2009, 830am — HISD TechSPAN Keynote Speaker, at Chavez High School Auditorium, 8501 Howard Drive in Houston. Theme is “Spark Creativity – Impact Performance!”

Atlanta, GA: August 21, 2009, 130pm — Kenyan Diaspora International Conference and Investment Forum, Kennesaw State University, Social Sciences Building, 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA. On a panel discussing Marketing and PR Strategies.

For more locations and dates check out Thomas' Worldwide Book Signing & Speaking Appearance Schedule.

Author and Speaker Short Bio:

Thomas Brooks earned his B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his MBA from the University of Maryland. The award-winning author has published several articles, and has been featured frequently on the radio and on television. In 1998, Brooks won a national award from the Career Communications Group in the category of Technical Sales and Marketing for his work in corporate America.

Brooks was formerly a Director of Marketing at Lucent Technologies. Since 2002 the entrepreneur has served as the Founder and Managing Director of Alpha Multimedia, Inc., a marketing, public relations and publishing firm. His bestselling book, A Wealth of Family: An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion, and Enrichment, was named a “Best Books” Award Winner by USA Book News.

Brooks is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and also the National Black MBA Association. He enjoys public speaking, snow skiing, and running. He lives with his wife and children near Houston, Texas, USA. [Click for Full Bio]

Contact Info:

Email Thomas Brooks thru MySpace or call 281-217-1960. You can view recent TV, Radio and Print coverage in the Online Media Kit:
www.AlphaMultimedia.com/PressRoom.htm

Online Buying Options for A Wealth of Family:

- Amazon.com
- Autographed Copies (You Can Specify at Checkout)
- Barnes & Noble
- Borders
- CushCity.com (Houston, TX)
- Shrine of the Black Madonna Bookstore (Atlanta, GA)

Paid Speaking Engagements:

Thomas Brooks is available to provide motivational keynote speeches and workshop facilitation. Topics include multiculturalism/diversity, adoption, marketing, public relations and many others. He offers a cost effective resource (typically $3300, including travel costs) for worldwide audiences including corporations, small businesses, professional organizations, conference attendees, book clubs, religious groups, and students. Click here for more details on speaking topics and schedule.

Our Company — Alpha Multimedia, Inc.

Alpha Multimedia, Inc. is a specialized marketing, public relations and book publishing firm. We are flexible, cost effective and well connected with our high technology, emerging business, and publishing industry clients. Potential clients can discover more about Alpha Multimedia and complete our no obligation Request for Proposal form.

Thomas is looking to network with more people (movie producers, actors, entertainment lawyers, etc.) who can help turn his award-winning book and his screenplay treatment into a movie at your local theatre.

He would also like to hear from people and organizations looking to hire a motivational speaker to cover topics such as education, community service, multiculturalism/diversity, heritage and adoption.

Thomas would also love to meet thousands more potential readers who can be helped, inspired or entertained by this bestselling story. Check out the strong endorsements from prominent people who support his book, A Wealth of Family:

— Honorable Andrew Young, Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and Former Mayor of Atlanta
'This international journey across cultures, races and continents will up uplift and edify any reader, regardless of background.'

— Richard Fischer, Editor, Adoption Today Magazine
'A superb and deeply emotional book. Brooks is determined, compassionate, and incisive. This book through its honesty and strength will be a rewarding experience for all who read it.'

— Dan O'Brien, Multiracial Adoptee and Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist
'This story shows that with love and support, adopted kids can overcome big challenges.'

— Michelle Gipson, Book Editor, Atlanta Daily World
'Brooks’ moving and candid account invites everyone into his life and creates a sense of kinship from his family to your own. His intricate story of discovery empowers us all.'

— Tim Green, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Commentator for Fox and National Public Radio
'The uplifting journey of Thomas Brooks in his search for self is inspiring. His story reinforces the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King's teachings — there is just one race, the human race.'

— Dr. Henry Ponder, Former President of Fisk University and Benedict College
'This book will help build bridges between people of different races and cultures.'

— George Fraser, Best-Selling Author of Success Runs in Our Race: The Complete Guide to Effective Networking in the African-American Community
'The search by Thomas Brooks for his biological parents is a fine example of how effective networking can transform lives.'

— Tommy Duncan, Eyes of the Soul Book Club
'A Wealth of Family was a great read for our group. Thomas Brooks did an outstanding job of addressing our membership with thought provoking dialogue during our signature sign and dine event. This gave each member the opportunity to feed themselves intellectually and emotionally.'