As Many as the Stars

Robert and Liz are one of the few couples that Lisa and I look to as role models. Along with being some of the most likable people you will ever meet, their life of faith has resulted in so much fruit that it can’t be explained apart from God. I hope their story motivates many to push beyond their ordinary lives. – Francis Chan, author of Crazy LoveAt last the world has a story it’s been hoping for. This is a true story. It’s a story of inclusion. It’s a story of mothers and fathers, grandparents, uncles, brothers and sisters working together to welcome orphans. Robert believed it before it happened and I watched it happen with wonder. Read it and be jealous! – Jackie Pullinger, author of the bestselling Chasing the DragonA determined man can overcome all obstacles. Robert Glover OBE is a friend and a true hero of mine who founded the charity Care for Children in 1998 in Shanghai, and since then, a million orphans’ lives in Asia have been greatly impacted by having a loving, local family to call their own – Bear Grylls, author and adventurer‘remarkable, fascinating, life-affirming, heart-warming.’ * The Eastern Daily Press *Compelling … remarkable * Daily Express *a story of a strong Christian faith underpinning their journey * Life & Work *Told with humour and simplicity, the book gives a deeper understanding of the importance of families and how to live with greater compassion, generosity and courage. This will be an unknown story to many that springs from the author’s profound Christian faith. * Methodist Recorder *remarkable, fascinating, life-affirming, heart-warming * The Eastern Daily Press *as a result of Rob’s work over 20 years over one million Chinese children have found loving homes… an astonishing achievement * The Express *The charity Glover set up, has since placed more than a million Chinese children with families …The impact on their life chances has been astonishing * The Telegraph *

Robert Glover is a former footballer, Royal Navy submariner, and social worker. He advises the Chinese Government on social welfare for disadvantaged children and is the founder and Executive Director of Care for Children, an organization with the vision to place a million orphan children into families. In 2000, the Shanghai Government awarded Robert the White Magnolia Award for outstanding services to the city. Robert was awarded the OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list for 2005.