FAULT LINE: Still Standing Paperback – April 2, 2026

What if the people meant to protect you were the ones who hurt you most?In Fault Line, Tim Smith pulls the reader into the world of his childhood—a place of sweltering trailer parks, long silences, sudden violence, and the quiet ache of wanting to belong. With prose that is both brutally honest and achingly tender, Smith reveals what it means to grow up under the weight of neglect and emotional abandonment, and how those early fractures shape the rest of a life.This memoir will resonate with:Survivors of childhood trauma, who will see their own strength reflected in these pages.Readers of true-life resilience stories, drawn to candid and unfiltered storytelling.Anyone determined to break free from generational cycles, seeking proof that survival and healing are possible.There are moments that break your heart, moments that spark unexpected laughter, and moments that prove that even in the most unforgiving soil, hope can take root.If you believe in the power of telling the truth, even when it hurts, grab your copy of Fault Line and experience a story that refuses to stay silent. Read more