Scott Simon Essay: The Joys of Adoption

APRIL 17, 2004, Scott Simon

NPR’s Scott Simon — new father — reflects on the joys of adopting a baby.

A Collection of Stories

Literal Farm To Table: Here’s The Dirt On Chefs Cooking With Dirt
Simon: Pets Find Their Way Into Our Hearts When We Need Them Most
A Bit of a Chat with Dame Edna
A Son, His Mom And A Story About A Dog
Reflections on Welcoming a New Family Member
Scott Simon Essay: The Joys of Adoption
Obituary for Marjan, Lion of the Kabul zoo
September 11, 2001–Which Person Seems Closer to God?
Jonathan Winters
Goodbye to Lenore, Scott’s Cat

About Me

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters, having reported from all over the world and many wars. He is the award-winning host of Weekend Edition Saturday. With over 4 million listeners it is the most-listened to news program on NPR. Simon has written eight books and has one of the largest personal media followings on Twitter. He also hosts public television specials and does stories for CBS Sunday Morning. Scott received the Order of Lincoln from the State of Illinois in 2016, the state’s highest honor.

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