East Rome Made Me is a powerful, honest memoir about growing up without having everything—but learning how to become something. - Raised between two parents in East Rome, Georgia, Charles Wright shares a raw and inspiring journey through responsibility, faith, depression, fatherhood, love, loss, and redemption. From working full-time while attending college, to becoming a stepfather and then a father, to surviving divorce and rebuilding faith, this book speaks to anyone who has ever felt behind, overlooked, or unsure of their purpose. - This is not a story of perfection—it’s a story of perseverance. - Written for readers seeking inspiration, healing, and hope, East Rome Made Me reminds us that where you come from does not define your ceiling—and that faith can carry you through even the hardest seasons.