Robert Forrest Williams (AKA “Wilbur”) is a husband, father, and retired businessman. Born into a typical middle-class family, he has spent his life in the Chicago area searching for his own raison d’etre. From early youth through high school, college, and professional life he waged a battle with the original four-letter word– “Work.” Over years and decades this personal struggle has taken him through various business environments as well as the standup comedy stage. This everyman existence has provided unique experiences, abetting his sense of humor and natural story-telling ability. Bubble Boy is Robert/Wilbur’s first published work. Read More
Bubble Boy
February 28, 2026
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Bubble Boy is Executive Recruiter/Comedian Robert Forrest Williams’ humorous memoir about his yearning for self-definition and personal growth.
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Robert Forrest Williams
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Bob Williams may be a common name, but this particular one happens to be quite the unique blend of both talent and passion. His writing, comedic and “normal” (whatever that may be) is always worth reading. I told him I would proudly purchase a copy of any book he ever wrote. Having saved aluminum cans since 1997 I can now make good on that promise! Everybody move your cans and experience “Bubble Boy” for yourself!
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I met Bob “Wilbur” Williams some five decades ago and I have followed his winding path from musician to comedian to author. His uniquely American story, from frog-catching kid to savvy executive recruiter pops off the page with laugh-out-loud anecdotes and heartfelt insights, proving the “bubbles” we all encounter – whether effervescent or burst – are what make this adventure we call “life” worthwhile.
Summary
Bubble Boy is Robert Forrest Williams’ story of his yearning for self-definition and personal growth. In his early 20’s he was admittedly “treading water” at best. Taking cues from “Superstar” friends, he gets back on track via Graduate School and as a Human Resources Officer at a major financial institution. Unfortunately, the yuppie lifestyle results in disillusionment. He finds himself at a crossroads. A new career in Executive Recruiting – “Headhunting” – sets him on a clearer path, but also into a world of dubious business practices – shockingly described herein. Set against the backdrop of technological advances and iconic American events, the author takes the reader through a variety of personal experiences – some absurdly hilarious, some sad, and some ironic. He reminds us that our own “perfect spheres of being” can only thrive under the right circumstances. Bubbles can form and change directions –hopefully for the better – before their ultimate demise. So can we all…