An Autobiography by Marc Edgar Royster, Ed.D.
“THERE IS A
REASON WHY”
From the inner city of Liberty City, Miami, to the frontlines of the Gulf War, Marc Edgar Royster shares his powerful, personal journey of transformation. There Is a Reason Why is an unflinching autobiography of a Black boy navigating love, faith, trauma, and triumph as he becomes a Black man.
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Meet the Author: Dr. Marc Edgar Royster
“A LIFE BUILT
ON PURPOSE”
Marc Edgar Royster, Ed.D., was born on December 4, 1960, in Yonkers, New York, and raised in Miami, Florida. A proud veteran, he joined the U.S. Army at just 17, serving with distinction during the first Gulf War before retiring from military service in 1996. His life journey has been marked by devotion—to his country, his calling, and his community.
As an adjunct professor, Dr. Royster teaches human resources and business courses, blending real-world experience with academic insight. A seasoned spiritual leader and global traveler, he has visited all 50 U.S. states and explored over 30 countries, always seeking wisdom through experience.
Married to his beloved wife Patsy since 1985, Dr. Royster is a devoted father to three adult children, a proud grandfather, and a man whose life story embodies the very message he shares: There Is a Reason Why.
About the Book: There is a reason why
“EVER SCAR
TELLS A STORY”
There Is a Reason Why is more than a memoir—it’s a powerful testimony of becoming. In this deeply personal autobiography, Dr. Marc Edgar Royster shares the emotional, spiritual, and psychological evolution of a Black boy growing up in Liberty City, Miami, into a Black man shaped by war, trauma, faith, and resilience.
From childhood moments of joy—chasing lizards, playing with cousins, learning to live with little—to the harsh realities of inner-city violence and cultural pressures, Dr. Royster’s story is unflinching. His journey through the U.S. Army, including serving as a peacekeeper in Egypt and boots-on-the-ground in the first Gulf War, adds raw, transformative layers to a life lived on the edge of collapse and awakening.
Insights Behind the Journey
REFLECTION ON FAITH, IDENTITY,
RESILIENCE, AND PURPOSE
The story doesn’t end with the last page of the book. In this blog, Dr. Marc Edgar Royster continues to share personal reflections, life lessons, and deep truths drawn from his lived experience.
What Readers Are Saying
Real Voices. Real Impact. Deep
Connections.
There Is a Reason Why is more than just a memoir—it’s a mirror for those who’ve lived through adversity, and a window for those seeking understanding.
James T., Veteran
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Reading There Is a Reason Why felt like having a deeply personal conversation with someone who has lived through the storms and come out with wisdom to share. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into Dr. Royster’s world—not just because of his powerful storytelling, but because of the raw honesty in every sentence. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and that’s what makes his story so relatable and moving. As I read about his childhood in Liberty City, I found myself nodding at the familiar dynamics—the love, the fear, the struggle, and the strength that so many of us grow up with but rarely put into words. His journey through the military, his encounters with trauma, and his reflections on identity and faith hit me on a soul level.
James T., Veteran
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Reading There Is a Reason Why felt like having a deeply personal conversation with someone who has lived through the storms and come out with wisdom to share. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into Dr. Royster’s world—not just because of his powerful storytelling, but because of the raw honesty in every sentence. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and that’s what makes his story so relatable and moving. As I read about his childhood in Liberty City, I found myself nodding at the familiar dynamics—the love, the fear, the struggle, and the strength that so many of us grow up with but rarely put into words. His journey through the military.
James T., Veteran
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Reading There Is a Reason Why felt like having a deeply personal conversation with someone who has lived through the storms and come out with wisdom to share. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into Dr. Royster’s world—not just because of his powerful storytelling, but because of the raw honesty in every sentence. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and that’s what makes his story so relatable and moving. As I read about his childhood in Liberty City, I found myself nodding at the familiar dynamics—the love, the fear, the struggle, and the strength that so many of us grow up with but rarely put into words. His journey through the military.
James T., Veteran
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Reading There Is a Reason Why felt like having a deeply personal conversation with someone who has lived through the storms and come out with wisdom to share. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into Dr. Royster’s world—not just because of his powerful storytelling, but because of the raw honesty in every sentence. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and that’s what makes his story so relatable and moving. As I read about his childhood in Liberty City, I found myself nodding at the familiar dynamics—the love, the fear, the struggle, and the strength that so many of us grow up with but rarely put into words. His journey through the military.
James T., Veteran
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Reading There Is a Reason Why felt like having a deeply personal conversation with someone who has lived through the storms and come out with wisdom to share. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into Dr. Royster’s world—not just because of his powerful storytelling, but because of the raw honesty in every sentence. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and that’s what makes his story so relatable and moving. As I read about his childhood in Liberty City, I found myself nodding at the familiar dynamics—the love, the fear, the struggle, and the strength that so many of us grow up with but rarely put into words. His journey through the military, his encounters with trauma, and his reflections on identity and faith hit me on a soul level.
James T., Veteran
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Reading There Is a Reason Why felt like having a deeply personal conversation with someone who has lived through the storms and come out with wisdom to share. From the very first chapter, I was drawn into Dr. Royster’s world—not just because of his powerful storytelling, but because of the raw honesty in every sentence. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and that’s what makes his story so relatable and moving. As I read about his childhood in Liberty City, I found myself nodding at the familiar dynamics—the love, the fear, the struggle, and the strength that so many of us grow up with but rarely put into words. His journey through the military.
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