The Stories
That Made Me
What Story Made You?
PEOPLE | PURPOSE | POSSIBILITIES
Some stories entertain us. Others explain us. The Stories That Made Me is a story-driven journey through the moments, people, challenges, faith, lessons and unexpected turns that helped shape Dr. David Rex Orgen's life and purpose.
Not everything that happened. The stories that made me.
What story made you?
What story made you? Follow the journey, receive book and launch updates, and be part of a growing conversation about the people, experiences and possibilities that shape our lives.
Key themes
Identity
Understanding the experiences and relationships that shape who we become.
Purpose
Recognizing how lessons, setbacks and opportunities can point toward meaningful work and service.
Faith and Hope
Exploring the role of faith, resilience and hope across changing seasons of life.
People and Relationships
Honoring the people whose presence, words, sacrifices and influence become part of our story.
Challenges and Growth
Seeing adversity not as the whole story, but as material from which wisdom and strength can emerge.
Possibility
Refusing to let the past become a ceiling on what the future can hold.
Story and Reflection
Inviting readers to identify, name and share the stories that have shaped their own lives.
Who this book is for
The Stories That Made Me is for readers who enjoy true, human stories with meaning beyond the event itself. It will particularly resonate with people reflecting on identity, purpose, faith, family, leadership, migration, resilience, personal growth and the influence of formative relationships. It is also suited to readers in the African and global diaspora, faith communities, educators, emerging leaders, storytellers, and anyone asking how the experiences behind them may help illuminate the possibilities ahead.
What Story Made You?
The Stories That Made Me
PEOPLE | PURPOSE | POSSIBILITIES
What Story Made You?
What story made you? Follow the journey, receive book and launch updates, and be part of a growing conversation about the people, experiences and possibilities that shape our lives.