A Forever Family, Rob Scheer
A Forever Family, Rob Scheer
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A Forever Family
Fostering Change One Child at a Time

Author: Rob Scheer, Jon Sternfeld

Narrator: Rob Scheer

Unabridged: 7 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/06/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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.

About 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Michelle on November 09, 2018

Growing up with abuse from family, the foster care system, and then adult relationships, Rob was determined to break the cycle. He found and married the love of his life, Reece, and together they adopted four incredible children from the foster care system. But having everything he ever wanted wasn’......more

Goodreads review by Suzie on November 11, 2018

What a wonderful and authentic book! I began the book yesterday morning and was so captivated that I didn't put it down until I finished it. Mr. Scheer provides such an honest and courageous account of his life experiences and the way in which they inform his choices and passion to help others. If y......more

Goodreads review by Katie on January 25, 2019

This was a hard book to read, but an important one. Rob’s stories of childhood abuse, though not graphic, are unnerving for someone who took growing up in a safe, comfortable, loving home for granted. Rob’s transformation to an adoptive father of four and advocate for children in foster care is trul......more

Goodreads review by Samantha Adams on November 27, 2018

Terrific Read!! First off, it is hard to get through the book without crying. Rob, your story is truly inspiring. It was my pleasure to recommend your organization for a grant a year ago. I love what Comfort Cases and you are doing for the children in our communities. We need more people like you in......more