ASSHOLE: A MEMOIR
What if the life you built—the success, the status, the wealth—was just a carefully crafted illusion hiding the truth you refused to face?
In this unflinchingly honest memoir, a man born into privilege but starved of emotional connection takes readers on a California journey through ambition, excess, and the painful search for self-worth. Raised in a dysfunctional household, he spent his childhood yearning for love and validation, only to chase approval in all the wrong places—first in the cool cliques of his youth, then in the seductive but empty world of entertainment.
From rubbing shoulders with Hollywood icons to battling imposter syndrome, self-destruction, and the weight of his own unhealed wounds, he learned the hard way that no amount of wealth or popularity could mend a fractured soul. But through disciplined effort, self-reflection, reckoning with past mistakes, and embracing the uncomfortable truths about himself, he discovered something greater than success: authenticity.
Told with sharp wit, brutal honesty, and a hard-earned sense of redemption, this memoir is a gripping testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
If you’ve ever questioned your own worth, chased the wrong dreams, had someone call you an asshole, or wondered if true change is possible—this story will stay with you long after the final page.
Are you ready to face the truth? Start reading now.
Available July 21, 2025PRAISE FOR ASSHOLE
“Not only are the stories incredibly entertaining, but they’re also poignant insights into trauma.”
—Kathryn O’Brasky, Licensed Clinical Social Worker“Rob is a master storyteller, and the stories he tells are simply amazing. You’ll laugh with him, cry with him, love him, hate him, and at times be utterly stunned by the events that unfold.”
—Thomas K. Arnold, Publisher of Media Play News, Veteran Journalist“A harrowing yet ultimately inspiring journey from trauma to triumph. This book is a powerful testament to bravery. Highly recommended for anyone affected by sexual abuse or childhood trauma, and for those who support them.”
—Ashley Turner, Licensed Psychotherapist, Yoga-Meditation Teacher“Unflinchingly honest: a memoir from depravity to redemption.”
—Kevin Lyman, Founder of Vans Warped Tour“I witnessed the author grow through a lifetime of chrysalis experiences into a badass butterfly.”
—Andrea Brook, International Performing Artist—Sonic Butterfly, Yoga Teacher/Life CatalystA LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK
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