I AM – (A NOVEL)

"I almost killed myself. But something held me back. A voice. A memory. A breath."

Rafael is seventeen years old and carries a weight that isn't his. Since childhood, he has heard words that defined him: "stupid," "incapable," "you'll never be anything." These words became chains, and the chains led him to the edge of a window, on a night when pain seemed like the only truth.

But something stopped him from jumping.

A voice. A dream of fire. A grandmother who keeps ancient secrets. A teacher who teaches about the power of words and the frequency of love. And a girl named Ana, who also carries wounds and needs someone to believe in her.

In this emotional novel, Reginald Rivers weaves a story of pain, overcoming, and spiritual discovery. Rafael learns that the words we hear are not the truth about us – and that what we declare about ourselves can set us free. He discovers that the spirit is eternal and that death is never the solution. And he finally understands that the most sacred name – I AM – also lives within him.

CHARACTERS

Rafael – An ordinary young man with an extraordinary gift. He carries the weight of his father's words and the calling of dreams filled with fire.

Dona Lurdes – The wise grandmother who keeps the family's secrets. She knows her grandson has been chosen, even without fully understanding for what purpose.

Professor Daniel – The mentor who teaches about the power of words, the frequency of love, and the eternity of the spirit.