Craig Borlase

Author & Ghostwriter. New York Times bestsellers: Counting the Cost

Craig Borlase is an award-winning, New York Times, Sunday Times, and international bestselling ghostwriter, collaborating with others to create dramatic, engaging memoirs. Recent work includes the instant New York Times bestseller, Counting The Cost with Jill Duggar (one of Audible’s Best Books of 2023). The memoir is a first hand account of the abuse and suffering beneath the surface of one of the most successful reality tv shows of recent years, 19 Kids and Counting.

Philosopher's Notes on Craig Borlase's Books

Philosopher's Notes

My Name Is Tani

by Tanitoluwa Adewumi, Kayode Adewumi, Oluwatoyin Adewumi and Craig Borlase

Tanitoluwa Adewumi, known as Tani, is one of the greatest young chess players in the country, and his story is nothing short of miraculous. Born in Nigeria, Tani and his family fled religious persecution, arriving in the U.S. as refugees. While living in a homeless shelter, Tani defied all odds to win the New York State K-3 Chess Championship. This book, written by Tani and his parents, captures the family’s journey of resilience, hope, and faith. From finding shelter in America to winning his first chess trophy, Tani’s story is one of Heroic determination and belief in miracles. I couldn’t put the book down, and it’s packed with Big Ideas about overcoming adversity, staying committed to your dreams, and how the impossible can become reality with the right mindset. I’m excited to share some of my favorite Big Ideas from the book—let’s jump straight in!