It Never Made Me Rich. But it gave me a Reason: The sea always showed up

By David Andrew Roberts

What Happens When the Waves Are All You Have Left? A Memoir of Resilience and the Ocean's Embrace.

Life hit hard. Really hard. I'm not a big-wave legend, just a guy who kept paddling out, even when my world was crumbling around me. This isn't about accolades; it's about what the ocean gave me when nothing else could-a relentless truth, a steady rhythm, and a profound sense of self amidst the chaos.

I've been lost more times than I can count: lost family, lost love, lost direction. But the sea was always my anchor, a place where I could shed the ghosts of the past and chase something nameless-perhaps freedom, perhaps forgiveness. From sleeping in airports to dancing in jungles, this memoir spans continents and countless waves, revealing the quiet peace found in dark, deep waters.

If you've ever felt stuck between chapters, stared down your own fears like a monster set wave, or wondered what it truly means to live-not just survive-then this honest, quick read is for you. It's a story of stopping the paddle for safety and starting the paddle toward truth.

Let's paddle out.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FH6DXVB7
• ISBN13: 9798290406190
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"