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    A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time
    A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time
    A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time
    Audiobook7 hours

    A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time

    Written by Rob Scheer and Jon Sternfeld

    Narrated by Rob Scheer

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    In the tradition of The Promise of a Pencil and Kisses from Katie comes an inspirational memoir by the founder of Comfort Cases about his turbulent childhood in the foster care system and the countless obstacles and discrimination he endured in adopting his four children.

    Rob Scheer never thought that he would be living the life he is now. He’s happily married to his partner and love of his life, he’s the father of four beautiful children, and he’s the founder of an organization that makes life better for thousands of children in the foster care system.

    But life wasn’t always like this.

    Growing up in an abusive household before his placement in foster care, Rob had all the odds stacked against him. Kicked out of his foster family’s home within weeks after turning eighteen—with a year left of high school to go—he had to resort to sleeping in his car and in public bathrooms. He suffered from drug addiction and battled with depression, never knowing when his next meal would be or where he would sleep at night. But by true perseverance, he was able to find his own path and achieve his wildest dreams.

    “A heartwarming, hopeful memoir brimming with humanitarianism and compassion” (Kirkus Reviews), Rob’s story provides a glimpse into what it’s like to grow up in the foster care system, and sheds necessary light on the children who are often treated without dignity. Both a timely call to action and a courageous and candid account of life in the foster care system, A Forever Family ultimately leaves you with one message: one person can make a difference.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateNov 6, 2018
    ISBN9781508278368
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    Rob Scheer

    Rob Scheer is the founder of Comfort Cases, a charity whose mission is to inspire communities to bring dignity and hope to the nearly 437,500 youth in foster care in the United States. He lives with his husband and children in Maryland.

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    • 5/5
      Absolutely amazing and definitely a page turner! I could not put this book down from start to finish. I loved how positive the author was on an often dark and sad topic. This family is a lovely group of inspirational survivors. I won’t be forgetting this book for a long time and will most certainly be suggesting it to everyone I know who is looking for their next good read!
    • 5/5
      Incredible story. Amazing journey. I loved that Rob jumped back and forth between his own story, and the stories of his children. Such an astounding life!
    • 5/5
      Love this book and fell in love with the family!