A Ward of the State

About the Book

A Ward of the State is a true story about a few unique friendships I had and how they affected my life. I grew up with a brother who had cerebral palsy in a time when disabilities were nearly unheard of. The experience led me to work at a group home, where I met my best friend, Ken, a man with Down syndrome. After I met Ken, he changed my life. I learned many things about myself and became a stronger person. He was with me throughout the ups and downs including death, new life, divorce, etc. Throughout our experiences, I learned a lot about myself and was also brought closer to those I loved.

About the Author

Jeffrey Regan was born in 1961 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He resided there with his parents and three brothers until he left to become a part of the United States Hockey League. In 1984, Jeffrey enrolled in the United States Army and also became a father to his first daughter, Jillian. After his term, Jeffrey worked at a group home, helping the developmentally disabled, and also helped at his father’s land surveying company. While at work, Jeff met his future wife and had two daughters, Olivia and Sara. Now, Jeff works as a traveling land surveyor. He loves spending his free time with his family and also enjoys golfing, reading, writing, hunting, fishing, and watching sports.