Robert Louis Shepard Looks Back On Life Well Lived in FULFILLING MY DESTINY, STEP BY STEP

Silver Spring, Md. -- Author Robert Louis Shepard shares the details of his life to show readers that no matter where their journey began they can find their purpose and their passion to maintain hope and follow their dream in his new memoir, "Fulfilling My Destiny, Step by Step - An Autobiography -" (published by AuthorHouse).

Beginning with the town where Shepard was born and moving on to recount his experiences at schools and places of work, "Fulfilling My Destiny, Step by Step" reveals the core values instilled in him by his parents, which became his foundational pillars.

Shepard's lifetime of rich experiences is presented with historical context. He reflects on how these experiences interlaced with the history of African Americans to shape the man he has become. He writes with honesty and conviction and his story ultimately shows readers the possibilities of achieving their dreams with hard work, courage and steadfast faith.

"Fulfilling My Destiny, Step by Step"
By Robert Louis Shepard, Ph.D.
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 328 pages | ISBN 9781491829622
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 328 pages | ISBN 9781491829639
E-Book | ISBN 9781491829615
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

About the Author: Robert Louis Shepard helps people identify their enthusiasm and motivates them to use their capabilities and abilities minus all potential limitations to add value to their personal lives, to the organizations they serve, and ultimately to the global community. Combining his experiences and his exposure, he became a passionate advocate for inclusion of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the federal government's multi-billion dollars a year research enterprise. After a 47-year separation from his alto sax, in 2011 he picked back up his sax and is having fun reacquainting himself with how to make music. He lives in Maryland and North Carolina with his wife and "Fulfilling My Destiny, Step by Step" is his first book.

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