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Stumbling Blocks
And Stepping
Stones My Journey Of Fortitude And Faith
Hi, I’m Timothy Paul Gardner

I Turned My Stutter into Strength, My Pause Into Purpose

I’m a retired auto engineer, a person of faith, and a stutterer for as long as I can remember. My path wasn’t an easy one, yet through every pause and every failure, I discovered strength, purpose, and growth. Along the way, I received a Ph.D., obtained patents, headed technical teams, and addressed rooms I once avoided entering. My faith in God turned stumbling blocks into stepping stones, and now, I’m sharing my story to inspire others who may be walking a similar path. 

I didn’t choose to stutter, but I chose how to live with it. Through every pause and every setback, I discovered strength I didn’t know I had.

BY TIMOTHY P GARDNER

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About The Book

A Deeply Personal Look at What It Means to
Struggle with Speech but Never Stop Speaking

Strength Through Struggle

I explain how each block, pause, and agonizing moment helped make me strong enough to lead, love, and live again. Rather than being defeated by my struggles with speech, I learned to grow from them, and found that strength tends to start where we surrender. 

Purpose in Faith

Through prayer, contemplation, and spiritual development, I came to realize my struggles weren’t setbacks; they were setups for something more. My faith provided me with understanding when words were insufficient, and strength when I wanted to remain silent.  

Beyond the Label

For years, I let my speech disorder define who I am. But slowly, I began to realize that I am so much more than a stutterer. I am an engineer, a mentor, a man of faith, and much more. This lesson is about learning to define ourselves in our growth, not our gaps. 

Power of Story

By sharing my own experiences, childhood shame, and professional success, I hope to give voice to all those who are still too afraid to share their own. This book is not only for stutterers; it’s for anyone who has ever been silenced by fear and is ready to rise. 

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Speaks Beyond Words

Stumbling Blocks & Stepping Stones is more than a book—it’s a voice for anyone who’s ever felt silenced, stuck, or overlooked. With authentic storytelling and spiritual wisdom, this memoir reveals how life’s deepest struggles can become your greatest growth. 

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What Readers Says

Stumbling Blocks & Stepping Stones is more than a book—it’s a voice for anyone who’s ever felt silenced, stuck, or overlooked. With authentic storytelling and spiritual wisdom, this memoir reveals how life’s deepest struggles can become your greatest growth.

Angela S.

Instructor

Didn’t anticipate it would hit so hard. I thought it was just stuttering, but man, now it’s about faith, purpose, and not giving up.

David L.

Youth pastor

This felt so real. I work with people going through tough stuff every day, and this book? It just gets it. Super relatable.

Marisol M.

Social worker

As a vet, I’ve seen some dark stuff. Reading this felt like talking to someone who’s been there. Straight-up powerful and no fluff.

Kevin B.

Veteran

I’m in college, figuring life out, and this book hit deep. It reminded me I’m not alone, and that it’s okay to struggle.

Jasmine K.

Student

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