My debut memoir, “Raised by the System,” is coming soon. This isn’t just a story — it’s a testimony of resilience, transformation, and legacy. From instability to empowerment, my journey proves that purpose can rise from the hardest places.
These moments shaped the story behind “Raised by the System.” Each image carries a memory, a scar, and a lesson — pieces of a life rebuilt from struggle into strength. Every frame is a reminder that greatness can rise from the hardest places, and that purpose is often born from pain. This is more than a memoir — it’s the beginning of a legacy.

Every chapter unfolds the boy I was — and the man I became.

Every chapter reminds me that my greatness was built, not given.

Every chapter proves I was never a statistic — I was a story in progress.

Every chapter proves you can rewrite your story at any time.

Every chapter started with loss and ended with legacy.

Every chapter of my memoir carries scars and victories — because I’m from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where hope doesn’t come easy and legends are born from the struggle.
Experience an early listen from Raised By The System. 🎧 Author Earl Butler’s memoir of survival, faith, and the quiet resilience that fuels the will to rise beyond every circumstance. Narrated by Jameson Archer.

“Help Yourself Before You Ask for Help”
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Earl Butler is an independent author and publisher, founder of EB Gold Publishing™, known for reflective nonfiction and purpose-driven books. His work spans adult nonfiction alongside children’s and youth-focused titles, created with an emphasis on growth, resilience, and real-world perspective.
His writing explores lived experience, discipline, and clarity—written for readers navigating change, and seeking grounded reflection.
Through EB Gold Publishing, Earl develops books for children, teens, and adults, with projects designed to support literacy, personal development, and thoughtful conversation across all age groups.
EB Gold Publishing supports written and visual storytelling projects developed across multiple formats.