“Smith’s sharpness, self-awareness and humor surfaces like sunlight through storm clouds…. This is a memoir for anyone who has felt unseen, for those raised by people who should not have been parents and for every reader who believes that the act of telling the truth is an act of courage. Fault Line: Still Standing is not an easy read, but it is an essential one.”

—BookTrib

“Reading this book felt like being trusted with something sacred. It is raw, unfiltered, and deeply human…. The vulnerability in this story is powerful, and it takes incredible courage to share it so openly. This isn’t just a story about struggle; it’s about survival, resilience, and the quiet, steady fight to be seen and accepted…. I would recommend this book to anyone. It offers a window into experiences that are often misunderstood or unseen, and it does so with honesty and heart. More than anything, it reminds us that everyone deserves to be loved fully and without condition. This book doesn’t just tell a story—it invites empathy, understanding, and compassion, and it will stay with me forever.”

—Amazon reviewer

“An incredibly well and honestly written memoir of a beautiful soul who was born into a chaos and only looking for love…. The book is like a new season of your favorite show and reading each chapter ignites an impatient urgency to read the next one and binge read it all…. The rawest part is that this is literal reality and not some fantasy story. So proud of the author to come forward and share his story waking up others who have experienced similar things and letting them know that they are not alone.”

—Amazon reviewer