Unbroken: From Bullied to Boardroom

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By TJ Brown

Unbroken: From Bullied to Boardroom stands out because it refuses to sugarcoat the cost of survival. Ron Cox takes a story that could have been told as a simple rise to success and instead lays everything bare. What makes this book matter is the way he shows that leadership is often forged long before titles appear, shaped in childhood corners where strength has not yet found its name.

Reading this book feels like walking beside someone who has carried both invisible wounds and remarkable resolve. Cox writes with a steady honesty that pulls you in, and there are moments that hit surprisingly hard. You feel anger for the child he once was, admiration for the adult he fought to become, and a quiet hope in the reminder that trauma does not get the final say. The emotional impact is strong because it is personal rather than dramatic.

The themes stretch far beyond a single life story. Cox explores resilience, faith, identity, and the deep influence of the people who believe in us when we do not yet believe in ourselves. His grandfather’s lessons create a thread that runs through every chapter, turning the memoir into something universal about guidance and renewal.

His prose is lucid and sincere. The narrative fluidly shifts between past and present, each chapter incrementally developing the preceding one in a manner that is both reflective and forward-moving. A significant instance arises as Cox recounts concealing himself within a school stairwell, realizing that "fear intensifies in silence unless one chooses to express it." Furthermore, a particularly impactful assertion reminds the audience that success is "not the absence of scars but the courage to use them well."

If there is a limitation, some sections feel brief and leave you wishing for more detail, but the sincerity keeps the narrative strong.

Ultimately, Unbroken conveys a message that endures. It is a narrative for those who have ever experienced feelings of insignificance yet still summoned the courage to ascend. It serves as a reminder to readers that strength may originate from the most unforeseen sources and that redemption remains perpetually attainable.

About the Author 

Ron Cox

Ron Cox is a best-selling author and executive with over 35 years of leadership experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is the co-founder of RC Development Solutions, a business strategy and coaching firm. As former CEO of The Kincaid Group, he helped scale annual revenue from a $2.56M loss to nearly $300M. He has served as Assistant City Manager, school district administrator, and national championship coach. Ron holds a B.S. in Finance, an MBA, and facilitates both Covey and EOS. His work continues to empower people, grow organizations, and support faith-based and first responder communities.