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Book Bio

Still Standing: A Story of Faith, Fire, and Forgiveness is the powerful true story of James Baum — a man born fighting for his life at just two pounds, ten ounces, and who spent every day since proving that even the smallest flame can light up the darkest places.

From surviving life-threatening surgeries and childhood bullying to facing wrongful imprisonment and devastating betrayals, James’s journey is not one of perfection — but of perseverance.

It’s about falling, breaking, losing hope — and still choosing to rise again.

It’s about finding God not in a church pew, but on a jail floor; not in perfect moments, but in desperate prayers.

James shares raw stories of love and heartbreak, mistakes and miracles, loyalty and loss — and the hard-earned wisdom that comes only from walking through real fire.

Through it all, he never stopped fighting for what mattered most: faith, family, forgiveness, and becoming the man he was meant to be.

Today, James is a proud husband to his soulmate Melanie, and a father to ten incredible children — the true legacy of his life’s battles and blessings.

His story is a reminder that no matter how many times the world tries to knock you down, with faith, love, and pure stubborn hope, you can always keep standing.

Still Standing is more than a memoir.

It’s a testament that real strength isn’t about never falling — it’s about never staying down.