The Books
Chillin In A Straightcoat
Two volumes. One unforgettable life. Written from the heart.
By Robert E. Pace
A Story Unlike Any Other
Robert E. Pace writes from the depths of lived experience — faith, schizophrenia, visions, voices, and a relentless search for happiness across America. These books are raw, honest, and unlike anything you have read before.
Chillin In A Straightcoat
Memoir · Mental Health · Inspirational
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?
Robert does not sugarcoat his story. He writes about the visions that feel more real than reality, the voices that never fully quiet, and the faith that has been both his anchor and his greatest source of confusion. This is a memoir that will stay with you long after the last page.
Chillin In A Straightcoat Volume II
Memoir · Mental Health · Inspirational
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.
The sequel picks up where the first volume left off — deeper, more searching, and just as honest. Robert continues his journey across America, still asking the same questions, still holding onto faith, still searching for that golden happiness that keeps slipping through his hands.
"Are his visions real? Are his worlds delusional? Only those who dare to read will find out."
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Pick up Volume I and begin Robert's journey. Once you start, you won't want to stop.
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