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#1 AMAZON BEST SELLER IN Memoir & Inspirational Autobiography, Trauma & Recovery, Mental Health & Healing, Christian Memoir, Faith & Spirituality, Inspirational Nonfiction ""Thirteen deaths denied, one purpose revealed."" -USA Book Review ""Preserved is a raw, faith-filled memoir of survival and rebirth, a true story of how one man faced death thirteen times, lost everything he thought he was, and discovered the God who never left."" - Innovation Times He should be dead, thirteen times over. That's not exaggeration. It's fact. Dr. Robert Bess survived what should have killed him: drowning, near-fatal car wrecks, violent assaults, abuse, and a hit that never came. But each time death reached for him, God said no. This is not a story of despair. It's a story of divine rescue, relentless faith, and unshakable purpose. From the scars of childhood rejection to the edge of total ruin, Preserved pulls you deep into one man's fight for identity, and the grace that refused to let him go. You'll walk with him through: A childhood marked by trauma and silence Thirteen near-death experiences that defied logic and probability The slow uncovering of purpose in the middle of pain The spiritual awakening that turned survival into destiny Through every fire, Preserved proves this: God doesn't just save lives, He rebuilds them. Why Readers Love This Book Preserved is a true life story of survival and redemption that reads with the heart-pounding pace of a thriller, yet carries the soul-healing truth of a sermon. It's not a polished, filtered tale, it's an unfiltered Christian memoir that dares to expose faith in its rawest form: faith that bleeds, questions, breaks, and still believes. Through trauma, loss, and betrayal, Dr. Robert Bess rises again and again, guided by a God who never once lets go. This book is more than a story; it's a mirror for anyone who has ever asked, ""Why am I still here?"" and a gentle reminder that survival itself can be sacred. If you were moved by The Glass Castle, found strength in It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, or discovered purpose through The Purpose Driven Life, this journey will meet you where you are. For readers of inspirational memoirs, Christian biographies, trauma recovery, and faith-based personal growth, Preserved is both testimony and invitation, a living proof that redemption isn't just possible; it's promised. The Preserved Trilogy This first volume, Preserved: Survival and Awareness, is only the beginning of Dr. Rob's powerful journey. His story continues in Volume 2: Perseverance: Healing and Rebuilding, where he faces the deeper work of restoration, and concludes in Volume 3: Purpose: Wholeness and Mission, where healing becomes a calling. Stay tuned, these next volumes reveal what survival was truly preparing him for. THE AUTHOR Dr. Robert Bess is a survivor, builder, and visionary whose life bears witness to the power of God's redemption. Scarred by childhood abuse and rejection, and tested by thirteen near-death encounters, he carries those scars not as shame but as proof that the cycle is broken and a greater purpose remains. As CEO of DayOne Solutions and Global Building Technologies, he has pioneered world-class construction projects while mentoring Christian entrepreneurs through Kingdom Wealth Managers and leading The RoarFest, a movement uniting believers in prayer, worship, and outreach. At his core, he is a worship leader, author, and devoted father who believes business can be a weapon for transformation. Above every title, his greatest joy is being Dad to Sophia and Philip, living proof that a new legacy of blessing has begun.

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