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Chance: Beginnings
​by Roberts Essex
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Category: Memoir, eBook

Praise
"This book surprised me with its honesty. The vibe is steady and grounded, never trying to impress. I loved how the author lets moments speak for themselves. It feels like listening to someone tell their story exactly as it happened. Great for readers who enjoy memoirs about struggle, identity, and endurance. This one feels lived in and sincere from start to finish."
- Amazon Customer, 5 star review

ABOUT THE BOOK

CHANCE  is a memoir by Roberts Essex that explores his life in the Deep South during a tumultuous era. The book follows a boy raised in poverty, shaped by faith, and navigates themes of survival, hope, and personal growth amidst challenges such as segregation, war, and family struggles. Essex's storytelling captures the essence of Southern life, blending humor with raw honesty, and offers readers a glimpse into the complexities of growing up in America. The book resonates with those who have faced similar struggles and questions about their paths in life.​

Headshot of author Roberts Essex, a man with glasses and a beard, wearing a floral shirt against a warm sunset background
Roberts Essex

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roberts Essex, is an author, speaker, and survivor whose life and storytelling reflect the transformative power of truth and grace. Through his debut memoir Chance, Roberts opens a deeply personal window into his journey, his work resonates with readers who have faced pain, abandonment, or identity struggles, offering hope that healing is possible through faith, courage, and forgiveness.

Roberts Essex is a pseudonym for the living man who is the character of Chance Brogdon. He continues to write about how his missing son's abduction was handled and the ensuing turmoil of that period. His actions and enduring faith during those times of tremendous emotional strain resulted in miracles of faith and redemption neither he nor his son could imagine. His character will win a rebirth of spirit, bringing new life to himself, his son, and the lives of three other unsuspecting souls struggling in their existence and awaiting their just redemption.

This work, and two additional works to come, chronicle over six decades of a man's life; the decisions he had to make, the results of those actions, and how his life and actions affected so many others.

Now in his late 60s, Roberts can reflect on the great wealth of his experiences and the resolve of persistent faith. He and his wife of over 30 years are coasting into his forecast retirement, at peace with their four children, five grandchildren, and two new great-grandchildren. Together, they enjoy photography, motorcycles, gardening, and traveling at their own pace around the country and overseas. He continues to live in rural Georgia, enjoying the tranquility and quiet of their quaint country home.

Website: https://authorrobertsessex.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsessexchancebeginnings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobertsEssex/

Purchase the book here: 
https://www.amazon.com/Chance-Beginnings-Roberts-Essex-ebook/dp/B0FJ6LSJPV/

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