"I'm Ray Sanders, and I am the boy in the yellow house. This is my story," shares author Ray Sanders. "The Boy in the Yellow House could have easily grown up to be a man in an orange jumpsuit in the big house. But that's not how this story ends."
A Story of Trauma and Transformation
Through the character of Kyle Sanderson, Sanders takes readers on a deeply personal journey through a childhood marked by chaos, fear, and resilience. Growing up in a small yellow house where love and fear collided under the shadow of his father’s violent outbursts, Kyle is forced to protect his mother and brother in a world where escape seems impossible.
His path through trauma, self-discovery, and redemption reveals the transformative power of mentorship, forgiveness, and second chances.
"I was a victim of childhood abuse. But I am not a victim now; I am a victor because people cared enough to use their influence to make a difference in my life," Sanders explains. "Throughout my life, there have been ordinary heroes who saw my potential, believed in me, and taught me that what mattered less was where a person started—and what mattered most was how they ended."
The Boy in the Yellow House delivers a raw and unflinching look at the realities of teen pregnancy, addiction, and domestic abuse. Yet, even amid the struggle, it shines with hope—showing how moments of grace, the right mentors, and the courage to forgive can break the cycles of violence and despair that trap so many families.
About the Author
Ray Sanders has led multimillion-dollar organizations, served in a nonpartisan role with the U.S. Senate, and pioneered international clean water initiatives. Today, he channels his leadership expertise into Coaching Leaders, a revenue-generating firm that provides executive and business coaching to Fortune 500 leaders, major corporations, and large-scale family-owned businesses.
With more than 30 years of experience in growth strategy, leadership development, succession planning, and broadcast journalism, Sanders is a dynamic communicator and trusted voice in leadership circles. He has served as editor-in-chief of an award-winning news journal, hosted a prize-winning radio program, and currently shares insights through The Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast.
Beyond his corporate and media work, Sanders and his wife, Stephanie, founded Edify Leaders, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering leaders to create positive change. Together, they cherish time with their growing family of six children and ten grandchildren.
Availability
The Boy in the Yellow House launches November 13, 2025, and will be available in both English and Spanish through:
Amazon (Print & Kindle)
Barnes & Noble (Print & Nook)
Major book retailers nationwide
Available in:
English: Print and eBook
Spanish: Print and eBook (El Niño de la Casa Amarilla)
For review copies, interview requests, or speaking engagements, please contact Ray Sanders at www.raysanders.com.
