Washington's
memoir is a good example of the importance of having a positive
attitude. He shares his ups and downs and how he has managed to come
to a life of peace. He accepted Jesus as Savior when a child but made
bad decisions later in life. He was sexually promiscuous when young
and fathered a son out of wedlock. He began drinking alcohol while
still a teen and later in life became addicted to drugs. It almost
destroyed his family but he ultimately found release from his
addiction through the prayers of a small group he was in. My favorite
part of the book was actually the chapter by his wife, sharing her
thoughts on the turbulent times in their marriage and how God
encouraged her.
This
memoir is written sort of topically rather than chronologically. I
noticed some repetition as the same experience was shared in
different contexts. Washington does a good job in describing his
experiences while addicted to drugs. I really got a sense of the
force of the addiction on his life. A later chapter was about his
career. I wish he would have explained how he maintained a career
while regularly doing drugs. Those topics were in separate chapters
and the material did not overlap.
Washington's
book is a good example of how a person who had been overwhelmed with
bad choices can ultimately rise above and have a peaceful life. He
was not able to conquer his addiction on his own so it also shows the
importance of people willing to help him and pray for him.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Michael
J. Washington was in the navy for four years and then had a career in
the weather industry. He and his wife life in Bowie, Maryland. They
have three daughters and three grandchildren.
Page
Turner Press and Media, 154 pages.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Authors
Large and Small. My comments are an independent and honest review.
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