Memoir Author

RJ Benda

“The story of a body that broke — and a spirit that didn’t.”

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A Story Told From the Inside Out

Robyn Johnson Benda writes about survival, resilience, chronic illness, and the fragile spaces between breaking and rebuilding. Her debut memoir, Built from the Broken, shares the truth of what it means to fight for your life and for yourself.

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Coming Soon in 2026

Built From the Broken

A Journey Through Lupus, Love, and the Fight to Stay Alive

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