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Chillin In A Straightcoat

The raw, unflinching story of Robert E. Pace — a God-fearing man navigating schizophrenia, searching for triumph across America, and asking the questions only the brave dare to speak aloud.

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Are his visions real? Are his worlds delusional? Only those who dare to read will find out.

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Chillin In A Straightcoat

Memoir · Mental Health · Inspirational

Chillin In A Straightcoat

The story of Robert E. Pace — a God-fearing man living with schizophrenia whose mental illness has created powerful setbacks throughout his life. Traveling city to city and state to state across America in search of triumph and happiness, Robert's journey raises a haunting question: are his visions and voices real, or are they the mind's own creation?

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Chillin In A Straightcoat Volume II

Memoir · Mental Health · Inspirational

Chillin In A Straightcoat Volume II

Robert's story continues. His love of God has always been his anchor — but even faith is tested when the voices don't stop and the visions don't fade. Mental health services have helped, but nothing has silenced what Robert hears and sees. This is the next chapter of a life lived between two worlds.

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Robert E. Pace

Robert E. Pace is a God-fearing author who writes from the depths of lived experience. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Robert has faced setbacks that would break most — yet he has traveled across America searching for triumph, happiness, and meaning. His books are honest, courageous, and unlike anything you have read before.

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True happiness was golden — but it kept slipping through his hands. This is that story.

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His faith kept him standing. His story will keep you reading.

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Two volumes. One unforgettable life. Find the book that was written from the heart.

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