Myron Glassman, Ph.D.

Just A Farm Kid takes you on an inspiring life adventure from a child struggling in rural Illinois to taking risks in Vietnam and ending with him as a high level executive at a Fortune 500 Company. His achievements are based on only two constants: grit and kindness. It's very inspirational and a compelling read. The book would make a great movie.

Laurie Siegel - Professor, Therapist, Author

Ralph Rosenbrock has written an inspiring book about his life struggles as well as the rewards and accolades he receives along the way. Throughout the book, he demonstrates determination, perseverance as well as grit.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading his life story. Ralph is an inspiration to us all!  This is a must-read book for individuals who think of giving up as an option.

Sharon Jacobs – retired Humanities Chair Dist. 210

We don’t get to choose who our parents will be or what our family will be like. Labeled his mother’s mistake and the family’s burden Ralph’s story only confirms that we are in charge of our own destiny. Hope, forgiveness, determination and the uncanny ability to find success in life’s harsh realities spurred Ralph in a journey that has led him to believe his own worth in the world. A heartwarming read that will make the reader reflect on their own life and how life is not determined by adversity, but by hope and belief in oneself.