Time and Chance: A Young Man's Voyage of Discovery: When Love first felt real

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

Time and Chance is a sweeping memoir that chronicles a transformative passage from Buffalo steel mills to merchant ships and far-flung ports. Russell Beck invites readers into a coming-of-age story rich with vivid characters and poignant reflection.

From football fields to the open sea, his journey tested limits and chased love—traversing Djibouti, Iran, Karachi, and Bombay. Along the way, friendships and choices shaped his path in unforgettable ways. In Bombay, a nightclub encounter left him with more than just stories.

This memoir is not just about travel—it's about the roads we almost take. Russell shows us that destiny isn't just what happens to us—it's what we make of it.

What Readers Are Saying

'What makes this story particularly compelling is its authenticity—it's drawn from the author's real-life experiences, which lends the narrative a deep sense of honesty and emotional weight.' —Stacy

'His writing skills are amazing—I'm instantly drawn in and get so lost in the story that I don't realize it's over.' —Katie