Racine & Me: Local Author Shares Story of Resilience and Healing
RACINE, WI (CBS 58) -- When Zachary lost his mother at just 13-years-old, his world fell apart. Out of that heartbreak came a powerful memoir — a story of trauma, resilience, and finding purpose.
A Story of Heartbreak and Healing
The book takes readers through Zachary’s struggles with childhood hardship, grief, and addiction, as well as the deep love for his mother that never left him. It’s a raw, emotional account of what it means to endure and push forward when life delivers its hardest blows.
Finding Purpose in Service
Zachary’s journey led him to the U.S. Marines, where discipline and duty gave him strength and direction. Through his service, he found not just purpose, but also the drive to keep moving through pain toward healing.
A Tribute and a Testimony
This memoir is both a tribute to a mother’s love and a testimony to the resilience it takes to keep going. It shines a light on survival, justice, and the power of perseverance when faced with overwhelming obstacles.
For Zachary, writing this story was not only about sharing his truth but also offering hope to anyone navigating loss, trauma, or recovery.