MEMOIR / PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey from Fear to Freedom
A powerful and unflinchingly honest memoir about breaking free from fear, family expectations, and a lifetime of playing small. In Reclaiming My Authentic Self, Victor Fernandes shares the raw, emotional story of watching his father lose himself after a devastating stroke — and how that painful journey forced him to confront his own limitations, beliefs, and purpose.
This book is a heartfelt reminder that life is fragile, time is limited, and the courage to change is always within reach.
Early Praise
“Such a great book! It’s always amazing hearing someone’s story about how they bet on themselves and went all in to create the life they want.” – Paul
“Excellent memoir. Easy to relate to with valuable lessons. 10/10 recommend!” – Amazon Customer
“Outstanding book written by someone who has lived it.” – John Clark
What You’ll Learn
• Why fear quietly controls more of our lives than we realize
• How family patterns shape our identity
• The emotional toll of caregiving and unspoken sacrifice
• How Victor found the strength to redefine his life at 48
• Practical inspiration for anyone craving purpose, clarity, or a fresh start
Victor Fernandes
Victor Fernandes is a proud husband, father, stepfather and personal assistant to two very active hound dogs, who found his passion for health and helping people late in life.
With the memory of shedding 75 pounds permanently imprinted on his heart and mind, he chose passion over paychecks in February 2019 at age 48, when he ended a 26-year career in sports journalism to change lives for the better as a health and fitness coach, just like a coach did for him a decade earlier.