What I Chose Before Being Born!

“Choose what life you want before you are born” —

Far, far up in the sky, children consult with God before choosing to be born.
 

How long do you want to live?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Would you rather be rich or popular?

What would you most like others to say about you?

Each child chooses the kind of life they want before going to their mother’s womb.

And there is a reason why each baby chooses their mother.
 

What could that be?
 

This picture book is based on the stories of 100 children who have prenatal memories.
This is a continuation of the bestseller entitled Mom, I Choose You!
 
【An excerpt from the Afterword】

100 children with prenatal memories were interviewed for this book. All children receive a certain talent from God before birth. However, they won’t be able to realize that talent without being paired with parents who can help them discover it. Trusting in a child’s strength to grow on their own is key, along with letting them learn right from wrong without too many commands. Since a child looks up to its mother, receiving praise makes them stronger, and fosters their ability. Furthermore, if the mother does things she enjoys, the child will see that it is okay to act independently, making it easier for them to discover their own God-given talent.

Mom, I Choose You! became a bestseller in the blink of an eye upon its release in the summer of 2017. Two years later, Nobumi has created a new book based on the stories of real mothers and children, as well as those provided by obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Akira Ikegawa. We cannot know on a profound level the mechanisms of birth or life itself, but this picture book provides a lovely hint. Nobumi recounts the stories of children in a way only he can, making sure to stay true to their stories. This is a must-read for both current and future parents.