Rob Cabitto facts for kids
Rob Cabitto, born on December 23, 1965, is an American author, business owner, and public speaker. He wrote a book called The Fractured Life of 3743 in 2011. This book is a true story about his journey to understand who he is and how he overcame challenges in his life.
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Rob Cabitto
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Cabitto in 2012
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| Born | December 23, 1965 |
| Occupation | Author, owner of Nine Mile Communications |
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Rob Cabitto's Early Life
Rob Cabitto is a Native American from the Karuk tribe. His family is from Siskiyou County, California. When he was five years old, he was adopted by a family who was not from his tribe. His early life was challenging, and his biological parents faced difficulties.
Rob was a talented athlete in high school. However, he broke his leg in 1984. After this injury, he went through a tough time in his life. In 2012, Rob lived in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and had a son who was nine years old at the time.
About The Fractured Life of 3743
Rob Cabitto published his memoir, The Fractured Life of 3743, in 2011. The number 3743 in the title is his tribal roll number. This number is a special identification given to members of a Native American tribe.
The book shares Rob's experiences after being adopted at age five. It talks about how he found his identity and dealt with difficult times. The book also describes his journey to recovery after a challenging period in 1994. Rob wrote the book using journals he had kept throughout his life.
His book also explores Native American traditions. These include the vision quest and the Lakota Sundance. These are important cultural practices for many Native American people. Rob talked about his book on the Kevin Sponsler show on KSYC-FM 103.9 on January 25, 2012.
Education and Career
Rob Cabitto has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix. He also earned an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology. An MBA is a Master of Business Administration, a higher degree in business.
After working for Cisco Systems, Rob started his own business. In 2009, he founded Nine Mile Communications. This company focuses on communication services. Rob also serves on the board of the Salvation Army, which is a well-known organization that helps people in need.
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Cabitto in 2012
