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Tiger's twelve year old life swings on the foster care pendulum as two families fight to adopt him - Thomas Newman, the city's professional quarterback and Clarissa Moore, the biological aunt Tiger has never met. Thomas and Clarissa's individual lives take unforeseen twists and turns which could jeopardize the adoption. Tiger has a wish. But, is it heard or drowned by an imperfect system? It is in the Judge's hands. What will he decide? Where will be Tiger's forever home? In the first of a three part series, Chavis Fisher writes a short novel with a big impact. This emotional thriller can be read in just one sitting. Adopting Tiger is the kind of book you want everybody to read just so you can talk about it. If you ever wondered what the foster care system was really like, especially through the eyes of a child, Adopting Tiger is a must read. Author Chavis Fisher not only captures the true essence of the everyday battles and struggles of those who work relentlessly in the system, but she captures and tells the story from a point of view that's rarely told --the child's. --Julieanna Huddle, Executive Director, CASA Nashville As an international adoptee and former Northwestern football player, I have a particular affinity for Adopting Tiger. The story, the characters and imagery are not only informative and engaging, but authentic and real. It will help educate the general population and galvanize allies in the important cause of adoption. --Milton Washington, Former Northwestern University Football Player and Author of ""Slickboy Memoir,"" New York

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If you ever wondered what the foster care system was really like, especially through the eyes of a child, Adopting Tiger is a must read. Author Chavis Fisher not only captures the true essence of the everyday battles and struggles of those who work relentlessly in the system, but she captures and tells the story from a point of view that's rarely told --the child's. --Julieanna Huddle, Executive Director, CASA Nashville As an international adoptee and former Northwestern football player, I have a particular affinity for Adopting Tiger. The story, the characters and imagery are not only informative and engaging, but authentic and real. It will help educate the general population and galvanize allies in the important cause of adoption. --Milton Washington, Former Northwestern University Football Player and Author of Slickboy Memoir, New York Excellent story from start to finish! Chavis Fisher has brilliantly combined her professional prowess with her talent for storytelling. Adopting Tiger nails what I believe represents a true story of children who are circumvented by the family law system. This thrilling novel, which can be read in just one sitting, guides us through the twists and turns of an adoption battle for a very special child, Tiger. Chavis uniquely implements real- life human frailty. Will Tiger find the family he desires? The saga continues. A definite must read! --Curt Randle El, Professional Athlete Wealth Advisor and Former Indiana University Football Player, Pittsburgh Chavis Fisher hits on just about every aspect of the child welfare system in her book Adopting Tiger, and I am amazed at how fluidly she does so. The story is not only interesting, but it is compelling. This book should be read by anyone who is touched by the life of a child and by any athlete who has been touched by an off-the-field issue. --Gregg Ellis, Former University of Michigan Football Player and Child Advocates Chief Program Officer The author takes a big swing and captures the struggle of two drastically different families - hitting a homerun in the process! This short and impactful novel will cause you to question yourself and struggle with what is best for Tiger. Chavis Fisher does a commendable job hanging Tiger's future in the balance. She keeps you at the edge of your seat - wanting to read more and more. Chavis strikes a chord with several issues all readers will relate to as she guides us through the highs and lows of family life. Job well done Chavis Fisher! -- Jermaine Ross, Former Purdue University Football Player and Retired NFL Player Chavis Fisher has penned a winding mystery novel; it's not about murder, espionage, or drug cartels. The drama deals with adoption. In this cleverly written work, readers get a low-level view of a rarely covered subject in our modern, high-speed lives--the tangled world of legal adoption and foster care complicated by family dysfunction. Enlightening readers with her vast experience as a family services attorney, the author weaves a masterful tale, casting her readers into the reality of legal wrangling between families, social welfare agencies and human propensity for pettiness which creates a ping pong ball existence for helpless children caught up in the labyrinth of court hearings, legal delays, and obfuscation. It is a world that leaves children dangling in the despair of uncertainty. --Brian H. Settles, Adoptee, Author of Smoke for Breakfast: A Vietnam Combat Pilot's Story and Shattered Dream

If you ever wondered what the foster care system was really like, especially through the eyes of a child, Adopting Tiger is a must read. Author Chavis Fisher not only captures the true essence of the everyday battles and struggles of those who work relentlessly in the system, but she captures and tells the story from a point of view that's rarely told --the child's. --Julieanna Huddle, Executive Director, CASA NashvilleAs an international adoptee and former Northwestern football player, I have a particular affinity for Adopting Tiger. The story, the characters and imagery are not only informative and engaging, but authentic and real. It will help educate the general population and galvanize allies in the important cause of adoption. --Milton Washington, Former Northwestern University Football Player and Author of Slickboy Memoir, New YorkExcellent story from start to finish! Chavis Fisher has brilliantly combined her professional prowess with her talent for storytelling. Adopting Tiger nails what I believe represents a true story of children who are circumvented by the family law system. This thrilling novel, which can be read in just one sitting, guides us through the twists and turns of an adoption battle for a very special child, Tiger. Chavis uniquely implements real- life human frailty. Will Tiger find the family he desires? The saga continues. A definite must read! --Curt Randle El, Professional Athlete Wealth Advisor and Former Indiana University Football Player, Pittsburgh Chavis Fisher hits on just about every aspect of the child welfare system in her book Adopting Tiger, and I am amazed at how fluidly she does so. The story is not only interesting, but it is compelling. This book should be read by anyone who is touched by the life of a child and by any athlete who has been touched by an off-the-field issue. --Gregg Ellis, Former University of Michigan Football Player and Child Advocates Chief Program OfficerThe author takes a big swing and captures the struggle of two drastically different families - hitting a homerun in the process! This short and impactful novel will cause you to question yourself and struggle with what is best for Tiger. Chavis Fisher does a commendable job hanging Tiger's future in the balance. She keeps you at the edge of your seat - wanting to read more and more. Chavis strikes a chord with several issues all readers will relate to as she guides us through the highs and lows of family life. Job well done Chavis Fisher! -- Jermaine Ross, Former Purdue University Football Player and Retired NFL PlayerChavis Fisher has penned a winding mystery novel; it's not about murder, espionage, or drug cartels. The drama deals with adoption. In this cleverly written work, readers get a low-level view of a rarely covered subject in our modern, high-speed lives--the tangled world of legal adoption and foster care complicated by family dysfunction. Enlightening readers with her vast experience as a family services attorney, the author weaves a masterful tale, casting her readers into the reality of legal wrangling between families, social welfare agencies and human propensity for pettiness which creates a ping pong ball existence for helpless children caught up in the labyrinth of court hearings, legal delays, and obfuscation. It is a world that leaves children dangling in the despair of uncertainty. --Brian H. Settles, Adoptee, Author of Smoke for Breakfast: A Vietnam Combat Pilot's Story and Shattered Dream

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