Still I Stand: A Life Rewritten - Softcover

Machado, Christopher Angel

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798993668611

Verlag: Machado Mediaworks, LLC, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Before he could rewrite his story, he had to survive it.

From heartbreak and hardship to healing and hope, Still I Stand: A Life Rewritten is a raw, deeply personal memoir that explores what it means to rise after everything falls apart.

Christopher Angel Machado grew up learning that silence could be both a shield and a prison. In this unflinching journey through family loss, identity, love, and redemption, he peels back the layers of grief and shame that once defined him—and reveals how he learned to turn pain into purpose.

Through heartbreaks that broke him open and triumphs that pieced him back together, Machado invites readers into the most intimate corners of his life: a childhood marked by absence, a career built from resilience, and relationships that taught him both the beauty and brutality of love. With vulnerability and humor, he transforms his story into a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy—and shows that healing isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about rewriting the narrative.

Courageous, reflective, and profoundly human, Still I Stand: A Life Rewritten is more than a memoir—it’s a testament to the power of second chances, self-acceptance, and standing tall in your truth, no matter how many times life tries to knock you down.

Perfect for readers who love:
✨ Memoirs of resilience and self-discovery (Educated, I’m Glad My Mom Died, The Glass Castle)
✨ LGBTQ+ and Latinx storytelling rooted in authenticity and hope
✨ Stories that remind you healing is not a destination—it’s a revolution

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Christopher Angel Machado was born in Brooklyn, New York, to parents of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage. A proud product of both private and public education, he holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language Arts Education with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University. He plans to pursue his Doctorate degree in the near future-an achievement that would make him the first in his family to do so.Christopher is an educator, leader, and fierce advocate for LGBTQIA+ youth. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to creating inclusive, affirming, and transformative spaces where students and educators alike are empowered to thrive. In 2024, his work was recognized on both state and local stages. He was honored as the Florida PTA's Outstanding Administrator of the Year, a testament to his dedication to public education, and received the Florida Panthers' ¡Vamos Gatos! Hispanic Excellence Award, celebrating his outstanding contributions as a proud member of the Hispanic community.Still I Stand: A Life Rewritten is his debut memoir-a bold, honest, and healing account of a life rebuilt through resilience, purpose, and the power of storytelling. When he's not writing or changing lives in the classroom, Christopher can be found exploring new cities, cooking up comfort food with flair, or enjoying long walks and snuggles with his four-legged "son" Milo. He currently resides in Wilton Manors, Florida-living his truth with purpose and pride.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Machado Mediaworks, LLC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798993668611
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 250
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: preigu GmbH & Co. KG; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; Niedersachsen; 49078; Deutschland