"This transformative and captivating tapestry of Bobby Ford’s life lessons is unapologetically human. His voice is daringly compassionate, poignantly funny, and feels like a real friend to passionate fighters and peaceful lovers alike. This book is not just for rebels; it is also for followers who resist taking risks.”

Angela Mia
Award Winning Sculptor

Rebels That Break Things takes creators of all types on a soulful journey of finding their place in the world as imperfect beings. Poetic. Surprising. Thick with life lessons. Ford explores the potent forces that shape artists and creatives throughout their lives. The act of bringing ideas into existence can be profound, but how to deal with the emotional roadblocks along the way? How to establish a visionary voice that stands out in a crowd?

Ultimately, blazing a trail as a creator comes down to the moments. How artists handle the tough moments of human experience. How creatives craft memorable moments that elevate their impact. The book's first half focuses on weathering life's storms, while the second covers boldly doing your own thing. The origin stories of maestro artisans and Ford’s story … humanize the act of breaking the mold. Writing assignments deepen the experience, culminating in True North work that is life-altering. Tangible. Inspired.

"When I read this book, I hear Bob's voice, which brings out my inner rebel. It's like having a ready-made supply of creative rocket fuel in your back pocket. A powerful guide that provokes and challenges you, but all geared towards doing the work you were put on this planet to do."

Laurence McCahill
Co-Founder / The Happy Startup School

"This transformative and captivating tapestry of Bobby Ford’s life lessons is unapologetically human. His voice is daringly compassionate, poignantly funny, and feels like a real friend to passionate fighters and peaceful lovers alike. This book is not just for rebels; it is also for followers who resist taking risks."

Angela Mia
Award Winning Sculptor - Angela Mia Studios

"Reading this book is like sitting down for a 5 course meal with the most supportive creative coach you can imagine, somebody who’s on your side and actively trying to create a warm and inviting community for those of us wandering the wilderness of self-discovery.”

Michael Firstenfeld
CEO / Make Every Media LLC

"Bobby's thought-provoking method of guiding you towards being unapologetically authentic is kind and encouraging as well as straightforward and powerful. No matter your background, this book will challenge you to live more unabashed, perhaps for the first time ever."

Brio Cooney
Photographer - Brio Photography & Brio Weddings

"When I read this book, I hear Bob's voice, which brings out my inner rebel. It's like having a ready-made supply of creative rocket fuel in your back pocket. A powerful guide that provokes and challenges you, but all geared towards doing the work you were put on this planet to do."

Laurence McCahill
Co-Founder - The Happy Startup School

"Ford pours his soul out in these revealing pages to help us drink together the bitter liquid of what oppresses us on the inside. That same liquid we drink together as a community of rebels, in our pain, actually heals our pain. This book gives us the kindling to light our uniqueness.”

Dr. Karim Currey
Pastor, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Bobby Ford is a  multimedia creator, author, experience artisan, spoken word poet, creator coach, producer, director, speaker, trauma survivor and fierce humanist. His projects break down the walls that keep us stuck. For Bobby, it’s all about getting people to think, talk, and explore. He pushes the envelope with childlike wonder. From his work as a Creative Director for three decades to passion projects in film, theater, and improv, his message is unabashedly human. Hopeful. And always delivered with a comedic edge.