Salvaged From the Flood is an evocative collection of first-person essays, offering glimpses into the author's journey through life. These narratives touch on poignant moments of youth, love, family, and the pursuit of a filmmaker's dream. With candid tales of college debate and adventures in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, this book is a heartfelt exploration of resilience and passion. Join the author on a personal odyssey through the pages of life, rich with both heartache and triumph. Salvaged covers a variety of chapters in the author's life, from his days playing Babe Ruth League baseball to high school drama, as well as attempts at filmmaking and more recent attempts at dabbling in cryptocurrency. An entire section of the book details the author's experiences as a grad student with the University of Louisville's debate program, as well as personal friendships through the years.