In Their Words
Every book eventually belongs to its readers.
The reflections shared here are drawn from reviews, messages, and conversations with those who have spent time with the work.
Each is presented as it was intended—not to persuade, but to offer a glimpse into how these books have been experienced by others.
The words below are shared as readers wrote or shared them.
Abandonment Nightmares & The Honeysuckle Dream
"Inspirational and beautifully authentic, this is a story of childhood adversity
and survival, but ultimately, and more importantly, is it a story about
coming home to self. This is a book for all of us who are challenged to
reconcile the pain of the past with the will to grow beyond circumstances that
limit us. The author's message is pure and from the heart; trust the forces
within and journey onward." - Katherine Conte, LMHC
"I rarely find myself engulfed in a work of literature. So violently pulled into the pages of the book where I find myself losing minutes and hours. The author took me on a journey through his life. It was beautiful, sad, gut wrenching, imploring, and curious. I felt like I had a front row seat to Roberts spiritual autopsy. A truly inspirational work of art." - Loretta
"This is a book for all of us who are challenged to reconcile the pain of the past with the will to grow beyond the circumstances that limit us." -KM
"Your honesty and detailed descriptions were very powerful
and authentic." -Anne & Jay
"Absolute raw, heartfelt emotion throughout the entirety of this book!!! Did not want to put it down!!! So extremely well written!!! Left me feeling so much empathy and bravery for the author!!! Highly recommend!!!" -Michelle Marie
"Excellent book!! Kept my attention from beginning to end..
Very well written and powerful!!" -Trina
"A non-fiction account of redemption and recovery from generational trauma. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to restore their faith in humanity.
We all have the power to save ourselves from ourselves and experience the “honeysuckle dream.” -LZ
"This book was so good I completed it in 2 days . It’s the type of book you just can’t put down. I truly feel that each and everyone one of us will learn something or find that we all have a little bit in common." -Doreen
"Robert’s book Abandonment Nightmares and Honeysuckle Dream is about the journey and path of his life, from just about his very beginning.
His story began with his Mom’s approval. As most of us have tried to strive for our entire lives... to be Better. Some of us believe the approval of our parents will complete us or be the cherry on top.
The way you get lost in his description of events with such detail and gripping at times, leaves me to categorize his writing as an Informative, and a definite Self-Discovery. If you dig in, you will see the writing/story forces you to think of your own life events, leaving you to analyze them, and at times, stop and take accountability for the outcomes.
The way Bob writes with such detail, it felt so real, as if he were sitting in the living room by the fire talking in person.
His precise poignant details brought me up into his world. At times, I felt as if I was wrapped up in a warm blanket. Other times I was left feeling exposed, searching for the blanket and pillow, looking for comfort. He left me to analyze my own life journey, while bringing me down a foggy congested road looking for the sunshine to clear my path, and the green light to keep going.
I did not find anything I did not like about his story. He was straight and to the point. I had the pleasure of reading Bobby’s first book, Delusion Of Mind Strength Through Spirit, after print, which I also liked, though this current writing resonates at a deeper level.
On a side note, I have already purchased additional copies to give away to my peeps and I believe you may be doing the same thing." -PC
Delusion Of Mind Strength Through Spirit
"As someone who suffers the condition of spiritual illness, I was drawn into the story from the first few pages. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. A woeful tale of tragedy, redemption and spectacular rebirth. Great job!" -Amazon Reader
"The manuscript DID move me! It moved me because the beginning of the book had so much experience in it that I identified with. There were feelings, thoughts and memories resurfacing I had not thought of in years. In certain ways, our stories were very similar. I learned about "guiding forces" on a deeper level. The timeline of the story of your life experience was all over the place. Definitely not in chronological order and this I thoroughly enjoyed. I liked going back to different times in your life, then coming back to the present. It kept me engaged and interested. The style of your writing and how you described each situation, and its surroundings, brought me right there. This book moved me many times. I shed a lot of tears reading it. I was writing things directly on the manuscript as I read in the beginning but then stopped because I didn't want to stop reading to write. There were times when the manuscript upset me, brought me joy, and I had difficulty putting it down. I found through my busy days I would be thinking about when I would get time later on to pick it up to read again. It was a wonderful experience that happened at the perfect time! God bless you!" -Seana S
"An honest, inspiring, hopeful and eye opening look into substance abuse. The author moved me to laugh, cry and think mindfully about his many experiences and choices throughout his journey.
A wonderful book." -Sheena L. Nelson
"Honestly told and instantly recognizable on many levels. Bobby has recovered from a condition he once thought was a hopeless state of mental obsession and physical brokenness. He sets a living paradigm for anyone who has been through what he has and wants to survive, as he has. Turns out to be not so hopeless after all. Thanks for letting us into your world Mr. Bach." -Danny J. Schwarzhoff
"Amongst the greatest books I have ever opened. The unmatched sincerity is truly awe inspiring. Thank you, Bobby. Thank you for writing this." -Joseph Ball
Beyond the Reviews
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Others after a speaking engagement.
Some come months after someone finishes a book.
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Thank You
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To everyone who has taken the time to read, reflect, or write—
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Thank you.