The Derelict

The Gospel of an Ex-Derelict: Fight. Fail. Rebuild.

The Gospel of an Ex-Derelict
Fight. Fail. Rebuild.

A raw field manual for men who’ve blown up their lives — and are ready to rebuild something real. Through failure, addiction, and faith rediscovered, Josh Tomeoni maps the journey from collapse to clarity.

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Reviews

“This book felt like a straight-up conversation with a man who’s been broken, rebuilt, and isn’t selling fantasy—just truth.”

CD Cory D.

“The Gospel of an Ex-Derelict is part memoir, part gut-check, and completely practical for men rebuilding after failure.”

AT Adam T.

“Raw, grounded, and useful, this is one of the few self-help books that doesn’t talk down to you.”

CB Chris B.

“This book puts words to the quiet chaos a lot of men feel but rarely admit.”

KW KW

“Honest stories, zero fluff, and questions that actually force you to reflect—not skim.”

JM Janet M.

“If you’ve failed in business, marriage, or life and don’t want motivational nonsense, read this.”

NS Noah S.

“This book doesn’t promise transformation—it walks you through rebuilding, step by step.”

GG George G.

“The memoir pieces make the lessons land in a way most self-help books miss.”

EL Eric L.

“This book is for men who are done pretending they’re fine.”

KW KW

“This isn’t a book you race through; it’s one you engage with.”

NH Nathan H.

About the Book

The Gospel of an Ex-Derelict blends raw memoir with practical frameworks for men in transition. Each chapter dives into the cycle of Fight, Fail, and Rebuild — moving from the ashes of divorce, addiction, and shame into restored purpose, strength, and faith.

  • • Learn how collapse becomes a catalyst for transformation
  • • Build systems for masculine identity and resilience
  • • Reconnect with faith, family, and purpose after loss
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Reader Bonuses

Each book includes exclusive access to tools and downloads — only available through the QR code inside your copy.

✓ Rebuild Checklist

Ten traps men fall into after loss — and how to avoid them.

↯ Mini-Book

Condensed action steps from the full book.

🎧 Podcast Q&A Access

Live monthly call for readers to ask questions directly.

Unlock Bonuses

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