Television interview · WSAV+
The Savannah story behind the memoir
A long-form conversation about East Savannah in the 1960s, the neighborhood Roberts calls his Mayberry, and the faith that helped carry the family through hard times.
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Go behind the book with Roberts Essex.
Interviews, podcasts, and appearances about a life in Savannah, the making of Chance Beginnings, and sharing personal stories with care.
Featured video · The Feels / The Stack Series
Watch Roberts talk about the story behind Chance Beginnings.
More interviews and video appearances will be added here as they become available.
Podcast · The Feels / The Stack Series
Your Happy Hour: The Stack Series
Roberts talks about how Chance Beginnings came to life, faith and resilience, writing from lived experience, and the routines behind his work.
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When Anonymity Is Required to Share Medical Stories
Roberts joins host Ashley Love, PA-C, to talk about healthcare, personal storytelling, protecting other people’s privacy, and the lessons carried into Chance Beginnings.
Book club appearances
Bring the conversation to your group.
Roberts Essex offers interactive virtual visits for reading groups worldwide and in-person appearances for local Georgia book clubs.
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