Media, Interviews, and Praise
Washington Independent Review of Books
An Interview with Robin F. Schepper
- By Laura Fisher Kaiser
- November 28, 2023
The writer talks #MeToo, John McLaughlin, and her late grandmother’s New York City brothel.
al life, and the search for authenticity.
The Colorado Sun
DNA results gave Robin Schepper the final chapter to her story
- April 23, 2023
An interview about the discovery that allowed Robin to complete her memoir.
Steamboat Pilot
Steamboat Pilot
Local author chronicles a lifelong search and an unconventional path to the White House.
January 2, 2023
by Dylan Anderson
Background on the origins of the book and Robin's journey as a writer.
Podcasts and Audio Interviews
Madame Policy Podcast, April 5, 2023
Trailblazer and author Robin Schepper is committed to transparency and democracy—two throughlines in her memoir Finding My Way. Join hosts Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles as they talk with Robin about why she shared her extraordinary life story and the importance of authenticity. Listen here.
Family Twist Podcast, October 13, 2023
We’re sharing an NPE (non parental event, not parent expected) story with guest Robin Schepper, author of Finding My Way.. In our wide-ranging conversation, Kendall and Corey ask Robin about the discovery of her birth father, her grandmother’s brothel, her time working with Michelle Obama and how she healed from family trauma. Listen to the podcast.
Qwerty, June 5, 2023
How to write a braided memoir? Author Robin Schepper and host Marion Roach Smith take on the topic of the braided memoir in this episode of The Qwerty podcast. Listen here
DNA Surprises, February 7, 2024
The thing about DNA Surprises is that they can happen to anyone. It doesn’t matter your race, socioeconomic status, politics, or background. In this week’s episode, my guest, author Robin Schepper, shares her DNA surprise story. Listen here.
Industry and reader Reviews
Clarion Reviews
"Written with gravitas, the memoir Finding My Way is about leading a purposeful life and imparting knowledge with dignity and honesty...." - Foreward Clarion Reviews, November 28, 2022 Rated 4 out of 5 stars. Read more
Net Galley Review
"Enjoyed reading this book about a little girl who you grow up with as you read it. She is resilient and determined well above her age. It is not surprising she ends up with a very prestigious job working in the White House." - Net Galley, Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kirkus Review
"Adoptees and those in search of birthparents may find the example of Schepper’s perseverance to be inspiring." - Kirkus Review, February 15, 2023
Amazon customer review
I am loving this book-a window into the life of an intrepid girl, growing up, practicing courage. The author writes as if she is five, when she is five, thirteen, when she is thirteen. You grow up alongside her. - Annie
Goodreads Review
"...What Schepper describes as “the shame of the truth, and the work of keeping all these secrets hidden from the outer world” combined to make her intensely insecure and uncertain of her own worth. But instead of succumbing, she decided to “create my own worth and show everyone that a bastard child could succeed.” Which she did in no small measure.... -- Anne Green
Amazon Review
"Rarely does a book make such a profound influence on the lives of its readers, but this one does. It makes you think and reflect as you turn the pages. and I am still reflecting days later.
Within the first 30 minutes I alternated between smiling, sometimes with a lump in my throat, followed by warm laughter as I traced my friend through so many unique episodes of a life well lived. .." - Charles Halloran