SOME THINGS BREAK.
OTHERS REBUILD STRONGER.
Life doesn't come with a repair manual.
Dreams stall. Relationships drift. Businesses fail. Bodies break. Plans change without warning. The question isn't whether life will test you. It's whether you'll have the courage to keep moving forward.
In WRENCHED, Robert Johnson shares the remarkable true stories that shaped his life-from childhood adventures and shark bites to devastating injuries, failed businesses, hard-earned successes, and the lessons learned while raising a family, building companies, and refusing to quit.
With the heart of a storyteller and the mindset of a master mechanic, Johnson reveals a powerful truth:
ALMOST ANYTHING CAN BE REPAIRED...
with enough patience, the right tools, and the willingness to begin again.
Filled with unforgettable stories, practical wisdom, and "Lessons That Last" at the end of every chapter, WRENCHED will inspire you to:
Find purpose in life's unexpected detours.
Turn setbacks into stepping stones.
Lead with integrity at home and at work.
Build resilience when life knocks you down.
Stop waiting for perfect conditions and start moving forward.
Whether you're rebuilding a business, recovering from heartbreak, searching for purpose, or simply trying to become a better leader, this book will remind you of something you may have forgotten:
YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY WHAT HAS BROKEN YOU.
YOU ARE DEFINED BY WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO REBUILD.
Because the greatest repairs are never made under the hood.
They're made within.
Robert Johnson is the founder and CEO of MGA Collision Center in Tempe, Arizona, where he has spent decades building a reputation for craftsmanship, integrity, and treating people with genuine care. A lifelong mechanic, entrepreneur, husband, father, and adventurer, Robert believes that almost anything can be repaired-with the right tools, enough grit, and the courage to keep going.After surviving a devastating accident at sixteen that led to years of surgeries and recovery, Robert learned firsthand that resilience isn't about avoiding hardship-it's about rebuilding through it. Those lessons shaped his life, his business, and ultimately this book.WRENCHED is Robert's first book, blending unforgettable true stories with practical wisdom to inspire readers to face life's setbacks with determination, integrity, and hope. He lives in Arizona with his wife, Meghan, and their family.
EDITOR and AUTHOR COACH; David Lloyd Strauss is an internationally celebrated Bestselling Writer, Editor, and Author Coach offering personalized coaching and writing services for aspiring writers who want to be the authentic authors of their book without using a ghostwriter-while benefiting from David's over forty years of literary experience.Having published over ten books of his own and helped dozens of others worldwide write and publish their books, David draws his inspiration and enthusiasm for writing from his second chance at life after recovering from a rockfall to his head while visiting ancient ruins in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. His work and story have been featured across major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX TV networks, NPR, and Success Today TV, as well as at a private reception at the United Nations in New York City, and on dozens of podcasts, live stages, and webinars worldwide.Best known for his concept of Energy Vampire Blasters, which helps people recognize and overcome negative influences in their lives, the energy vampires that rob them of self-confidence, and replace them with high-value relationships.David's work can be found on Amazon by searching: "David Lloyd Strauss"
