A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child At A Time
- Author: Rob Scheer
- Narrator: Rob Scheer
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Duration: 7:43:08
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.
Chapters
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001 AForeverFamily Open
Duration: 30s -
002 AForeverFamily Introduction
Duration: 06min -
003 AForeverFamily Chapter1 WhatWeDontTalkAbout
Duration: 13min -
004 AForeverFamily Chapter2 WhatIRemember
Duration: 16min -
005 AForeverFamily Chapter3 ComingBack
Duration: 13min -
006 AForeverFamily Chapter4 OneWithAnother
Duration: 19min -
007 AForeverFamily Chapter5 ANewKindOfEmpty
Duration: 20min -
008 AForeverFamily Chapter6 WhereToGo
Duration: 16min -
009 AForeverFamily Chapter7 AMother
Duration: 17min -
010 AForeverFamily Chapter8 TheSaddestGirlInTheWorld
Duration: 15min -
011 AForeverFamily Chapter9 Reunion
Duration: 16min -
012 AForeverFamily Chapter10 Boys
Duration: 52min -
013 AForeverFamily Chapter11 Out
Duration: 21min -
014 AForeverFamily Chapter12 Union
Duration: 31min -
015 AForeverFamily Chapter13 RogersGift
Duration: 16min -
016 AForeverFamily Chapter14 Trials
Duration: 28min -
017 AForeverFamily Chapter15 Reece
Duration: 10min -
018 AForeverFamily Chapter16 BondingStudies
Duration: 13min -
019 AForeverFamily Chapter17 ThePowerOfNames
Duration: 22min -
020 AForeverFamily Chapter18 HesMySon
Duration: 31min