A Chance in the World: The Impact of Gratitude | Steve Pemberton | TEDxNorthwesternU

Steve recently spoke at the SSM Health Leadership Conference.  His story touched my heart.  Take the time to listen and learn about his story.

Proud to call him my Big Brother, My Mentor and my Friend

WOW! What a brilliant success story! BRAVO!

I couldn’t stop crying about this story, so touching , so raw.

September 8 2020
I just watched the movie
First I said
I don't want to see
A child being abused
Turn out to be a great story
And you a great Man
And a lighthouse
Too so many others.

I knew foster mothers who did it for the money and showed these children the door when they aged-out. Pathetic!

I caught the last half hour of Steve Pendelton's movie where he was adopted into a foster home, and was mentally, physically, and verbally abused by his then adoptive mom, and her son. At first glance, i thought it was going to be, just another one of those boring movies. But the more, and more i tuned in, the more, and more touching, emotional, and deeply it got. Really incredible, and a powerful movie, which is based on a true story. For the life of me, i can't remember the title. but i will recommend it to the 🌎 to watch. It's about Deception, degradation, satire, i could go on, and on. But it's definitely a must watch!

Just saw the movie on Bounce, your story is inspiring and this TED talk is too ! You have a beautiful family !

I saw the movie last nite. Thank God for your witness through the tool that helped you survive (books). Though it pained me (a former CPS worker) to see how the system failed you, it delights me to know that because of your lighthouses, you finally spoke up. May God bless and keep, because your witness will help other similarly situated children.

What a beautiful out come

Amazing story.
I cried watching the movie.
Its a beautiful and painful testimony that the last thing we cant lose is hope.
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THANKS FOR SHARING! YOU WERE A STRONG YOUNG MAN. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHARE YOUR STORY. SHARE WITH CONGRESS PLEASE. GOD BLESS YOU!

While flipping channels over the weekend I paused and begin to watch the movie staring Terrell Ransom Jr., Lawrence Hilton-Jacob and Kelly Owens.  I found myself in disbelief how much this kid went through.  I wondered if he would live through it so I watched till the end.  Being more intrigued about it being a true story brought me to here and all I can say is WOW!!!  Thank You for being an inspiration in more ways than one.

Steve has a tremendous public speaking ability.

You inspired me

Fabulous Movie 🎥 and what Steve and Tonya are doing is absolutely wonderful. Both my parents did unanimously things for children and college level students. unfortunately they were killed while making monies for those efforts. They were killed Feb.6,1999 as innocent victims of a high-speed police chasing a stolen vehicle in Eureka, CA. They were known as BASEBALL BETTY & COACH BILL BAYICH. If I'm ever given the godly chance I'd become a sponcer for foster children. I raised 4 boys too manhood and they are WONDERFUL people. This movie touched my ❤ and gives my mind the reason I'm still here on this earth. As I was supposed too be with my parents in their vehicle that night. But I was not for unselfish reasons. God bless Steve and Tonya.

This movie broke me Down Navy

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Mr. Pemberton. I watched Tamron Hall this morning . I was taken back with joy and even more humility listening to you. I just finished listening to your story and again , I am deeply humbled. I am crying tears of joy. At my work place unfortunately I am surrounded with co-workers you aren't accustomed. with compliments and positive speaking. So therefore I have been labeled as phony. Lol. But due to consistency, many of my coworkers find themselves complementing other's. I indend to order your books and watch your footage. I am excetionally happy to have been blessed today with your enlightenment. Plus I am going to gift my daughter's and siblings your books. Thank you so much

I don't understand I really don't understand why the world is like this, I do understand now why so many people are in pain. You deserved better, we let you down, every person that tried to hold you bad let you down.❤

I just finished watching A Chance in the World ( The Grio), my 3rd time seeing it. This story touches my heart every time, and I’m soo moved by young Steven’s courage and hope. Thanks for sharing your story with the world and children still in the system. Continued blessings to you 🙏🏾🤎

Amazing!

This movie is indicative of many true experiences in the foster care system. I was amazed and happy to have found a movie based on a true story and meet via the internet the man which the story is about. The violence and abuse that occurs in the lives of many are far more intriguing to me than the fantasy videos put out by those who I have nothing in common with. There are many positives in the life of a child. This movie showed the silver lining of reading stories to escape and excelling in school in spite of a hostile home front. The school system rescued young Pemberton and gave me Hope before getting to the end of the movie. Actors wer all superb & Fred Williamsons cameo didn't hurt ;)

Thank you, Mr. Pemberton, for sharing your life story. I saw the movie this evening on Tubi streaming channel and it touched my heart. I am so happy for your successful career and your beautiful family. God Bless you all.

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This movie was everything. Focus, hope, resilience and the supportive light houses around us. 💐🙏

Such an important story of resilience and gratitude. Thank you, Steve.

My dear brother God bless you so much that story touch my heart cry I've been through a tough life sometime you just need that lighthouse in your life to go forward sometime you just need that love on that extension to go forward something you've been searching all over and you just want that one chance of a new beginning to go forward it's best to put the pieces together so I believe in that story so much so I set my seal for the lighthouse to make a difference in the world God bless you so much brother all the way from the tropical Caribbean one day I will be emotional speaker I will able to tell my story of the tough life I grew up but I thank God for for being humble and the grace in my life God bless you and your family for 2023😢😢😢😭🙏

2023 on Tubi, wonderful triumphant true story.

Great movie 🙏

I was looking for words to describe your story ,but I realized every word was falling short., so instead I just going to say Thank you for sharing it with us.
I will be in the lookout for that majestic lighthouse.
Thank you again..

Brother Pemberton, Kudos. This baby gangsta pledged and became a man under your tutelage! Proud to say I know your struggle and heard it personally Spring 1992. Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.!

Love this story i just saw the movie and look him up

Bro rolled up on my school today 🔥

Wow, i needed to hear this