Hiding From the School Bus
By Calvin Bagley
In Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control Fear, Isolation and a Childhood Without Education, Calvin Bagley courageously chronicles his journey through isolation, fear and religious contradiction. This powerful memoir reveals how dealing with childhood trauma can become the foundation for genuine transformation and healing.
Growing up in a family where education was withheld and survival consumed daily life, Bagley takes readers on a journey rarely explored with such raw authenticity. His story speaks to anyone navigating complex PTSD childhood trauma while seeking to maintain their faith.
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More than a tale of survival, this compelling narrative demonstrates how confronting our past can lead to genuine growth. Bagley's testimony provides hope and practical insights for living a Christian life despite difficult beginnings. For readers seeking stories that honestly address painful pasts and building a life filled with love, success and faith, Bagley offers both validation and a pathway toward unexpected grace and wholeness.
Author Bio
Calvin Bagley is a healthcare entrepreneur dedicated to both his family and to demystifying Medicare for millions of Americans.
As the founder of Nuvo Health and several other ventures, he's helped over 60,000 individuals navigate healthcare decisions with confidence.
Through advocacy efforts in Washington DC, he has also helped reshape the Medicare and health insurance landscape. Beyond championing independent health insurance brokers and investing in healthcare innovation, Bagley is a writer and speaker on leadership and resilience. Hiding from the School Bus is his first book.
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ISBNs:
- 978-1964377889 (Hardcover)
- 978-1964377872 (Paperback)
- 978-1964377810 (eBook)Â
Genre:
- Memoir
- Education & Social Issues
- Trauma & Recovery
- Family & Relationships
- Inspiration Personal GrowthÂ
Themes:
- Freedom from Control (breaking cycles of fear and domination)
- Education as Liberation (discovering knowledge after years of deprivation)
- Resilience (finding strength in the face of childhood trauma)
- Isolation to Connection (moving from secrecy to belonging)
- Healing from the Past (processing pain while building a new future)
- Empowerment (reclaiming voice, choice and identity)Â
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Q: What is Hiding from the School Bus about?
A: Hiding from the School Bus is Calvin Bagley’s powerful memoir of surviving a childhood marked by fear, isolation and the denial of education. It recounts how he found the strength to break free from control, reclaim his right to learn and create a life of freedom and possibility.
Q: Who is Calvin Bagley?
A: Calvin Bagley is a survivor and storyteller whose experiences of a childhood without education drive his mission to inspire others. His memoir shines a light on resilience, healing and the power of reclaiming one’s own path.
Q: What makes this memoir different from other survival or trauma stories?
A: Unlike accounts that focus only on hardship, Hiding from the School Bus highlights both the pain of being denied education and the hope of transformation, showing how one person’s determination can turn suffering into empowerment.
Q: Who would enjoy reading Hiding from the School Bus?
A: Readers who value stories of resilience and healing, educators and advocates for children’s rights, and anyone who has struggled to overcome adversity will find this memoir deeply moving and inspiring.
