Read about the Marin family in the November, 2011 issue of Reader's Digest - worldwide.
17 million copies.
21 languages.
And coming soon, a delightful Lori Stoll video about David and his children on the new Reader's Digest iPad app.
Radio interview with LaViva Dakers
Amazon Bestseller
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In 2003, David Marin began a quest to adopt three abandoned
Mexican-American siblings stuck in the Social Services system.
This is US is their story.
"The love is palpable; the prose throbs with life;
the insights sparkle." Julia Alvarez
"This is US fills the world with the breath of hope." Jacquelyn Mitchard
"David Marin's quest...brings new meaning
to the phrase "against all odds." Jessica O'Dwyer
"David Marin has written an important and moving book." Jeff Katz
"David Marin is wise, warm, funny, insightful, passionate, persistent,
and occasionally (and justifiably) outraged." Richard Mahler
"If every man could understand the heart-warming and life-changing truths
David Marin so personally reveals in This is US,
America would be a stronger country." Dr. Meg Meeker
"Mr. Marin...is a fantastic writer." NY Journal of Books
"This is US is a celebration of difference." Julie Eakin, ForeWord
"...amazing and uplifting." Paper Adventures
"I have written to anyone I find interesting and so far you are the realest person I know. You have spilled fingernail paint, called your child Shrek, and adocted three kids. I find your story true and entertaining. As your book drew to an end I was sad for the story to end, but happy that I could reread it on my Nook. I want you to know that I will always be a fan of yours for all of the good you have done." TJ, 13 years old
"I have written to anyone I find interesting and so far you are the realest person I know. You have spilled fingernail paint, called your child Shrek, and adocted three kids. I find your story true and entertaining. As your book drew to an end I was sad for the story to end, but happy that I could reread it on my Nook. I want you to know that I will always be a fan of yours for all of the good you have done." TJ, 13 years old
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