Roberto Alfaro

Fighting Through The Hurdles of My Life captures Roberto Alfaro’s inspiring story of survival, heartbreak, redemption, and ultimately beating the odds in a way that no one expected. From growing up poor in one of the worst drug- and gang-infested neighborhoods of the South Bronx during the ’60s and ’70s. To battling with bouts of bullying at school, domestic violence at home, and going from this extremely shy kid, to a troubled young man who suddenly found himself going down the wrong path.

Read how this amazing young man somehow managed to turn his life around, and ultimately went on to become an inspiration to so many by sharing his remarkable journey. His tenacity in pushing himself beyond the expectations of others makes him a true example of someone who never stopped believing in himself and his personal mantra: “No dream is too big to dream!”

Besides the above, Roberto Alfaro is also a retired, decorated Hartford CT Police Officer, with 21 years of dedicated service to his community. In addition, he is also a SAG/AFTRA Actor and Professional Model of over 30 years, a writer of dozens of poems and short stories, a Motivational Speaker, an Inventor, a Salsa dancer and instructor, a former Body Building Champion and Personal Trainer, a Hartford Mounted Police Rider and Instructor. And finally, in 2014 he had the honor of being inducted as a member of the “Hamden Notables”, "who’s who" of Hamden, CT.

Book review:

“Okay, this book is neither for the faint of heart nor for those seeking a quick respite from daily life. Though the title says it’s the author’s memoirs, I would call it more of a saga. You’ll follow Mr. Alfaro through dismal family dysfunction, adolescent angst and rebellion, and adult failures. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, on wings of sheer imagination, determination, and perseverance, you’ll witness his triumphs—and, yes, the plural was intentional. So, nestle in, get comfortable with your beverage of choice, and enjoy the ride!”

-Ann Collins, Book Reviewer