I Prevailed: Being Abandoned at Birth is a powerful true memoir of survival, faith, healing, and purpose.

Abandoned as a newborn and passed through foster care before being adopted, Dwayne A. Sheppard Sr. shares his emotional journey of identity, resilience, family discovery, and faith.

Through pain, perseverance, and purpose, this unforgettable story reminds readers that their beginning does not determine their destiny.

This is more than a story about abandonment — it is a story about prevailing.

When will pre-orders be shipped?

Pre-orders will begin shipping two weeks before release, starting:

August 2026

This allows customers to receive their copies on or before release day.