Roberts Essex

Words from readers

Praise for Chance Beginnings.

Readers have found honesty, heart, and a lived-in Southern story in Roberts Essex’s debut memoir.

★★★★★
“The vibe is steady and grounded, never trying to impress. I loved how the author lets moments speak for themselves.”
SM Harrison
★★★★★
“The story moves smoothly, balancing heartache and hope perfectly. It’s one of those memoirs that feels like it’s speaking directly to you.”
Jason Portwood
★★★★★
“An emotional and inspiring memoir that beautifully portrays the strength of the human spirit.”
Robert
★★★★★
“A lot of memoirs that lean on faith as a theme end up either preachy or too tidy, and this one avoided both.”
HA Writes
★★★★☆
“His story reminded me that hardships and mistakes can truly be one of life’s greatest teachers.”
Marisa Nichols
★★★★★
“It is a thoughtful story about family, growing up, relationships, faith, and the experiences that shape a person’s life.”
Alma Moreno

Excerpts from reader reviews published on the original author website. Star ratings are shown as published there.

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A deeply personal Southern memoir of family, faith, trauma recovery, and the long road toward redemption.

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