Charlotte, NC — New memoir This Is My New Foundation by Bill Bailey, published in 2025 by Rapier Publishing, is a tribute to the transformative power of community, love, and purpose. Through vivid storytelling, Bailey explores how connection to family, friends, and faith can rebuild lives torn apart by trauma, loss, and isolation.
At its core, Bailey’s memoir is a love letter to the places and people who shaped him. From the close-knit neighborhoods of Detroit to the soldiers and mentors who stood beside him, Bailey honors the intricate web of relationships that form a foundation stronger than any tangible structure. The book recounts a powerful reunion in 2019 that reconnected old friends and celebrated roots, only to be followed by devastating losses during the COVID-19 pandemic—reminding readers about the fragility and importance of community.
This Is My New Foundation celebrates the hidden heroes in our lives—the quiet presences who protect, encourage, and uplift without expectation. Bailey’s brother Hardy and his best friend, and his steadfast wife Hazel, stand out as pillars of support and love. Readers travel with Bailey on journeys near and far, from fishing trips on Michigan rivers to the streets of Rome and Havana, where even in beauty and silence, healing takes root.
Bailey’s narrative invites readers to reflect on what it means to belong, to be seen, and to give back. During the pandemic, Bailey and his grandsons embraced generosity, delivering Thanksgiving meals to those in need, demonstrating that legacy is measured by kindness, not wealth.
With themes of faith, redemption, and perseverance woven throughout, the memoir reaches beyond autobiography into a broader message about human dignity and the strength found in vulnerability and interdependence.
Perfect for book clubs, faith groups, and readers who seek authentic stories of overcoming adversity, This Is My New Foundation is both a guide and an inspiration—reminding us that even among ruins, we can build anew.
The memoir is available now in hardcover, paperback, and digital formats. Media and community groups interested in author events or conversation guides are encouraged to visit www.thisismynewfoundation.com