Bøger af Johnnie Davis

About the BookFrom a portrait of Black life in New York in the 1960s and '70s to personal experiences with the crack epidemic of the 1980s, Johnnie Davis' memoir unravels the story of one man's life marked by love and family, drugs and violence, and the hardships of navigating life while struggling with addiction. Davis's story is one of redemption. Though his addiction and problems with the law are a constant battle, and his redemption does not come soon enough for his mother to witness it, it is that loss that eventually helps Davis to get clean and work toward a better life, a life that would make his mother proud.About the AuthorJohnnie Davis grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He enjoys cooking, reading, writing, singing, and listening to music. He spends time with family when he can and is always looking for ways to help.

His message is clear, personal, and powerful...Johnnie serves as an example of possibility, a model for transformation, and a grateful soldier of truth. Enjoy and grow.-Rod Hairston, author of Are You Up for the Challenge Johnnie C. Davis Jr. truly thought he was going to die. A devastating medical diagnosis forced the businessman and husband to think back on his life and all the things he wanted for his future. Davis didn't die. He refused to. Instead, he used a traumatic illness as motivation for leading a better life and finding his purpose. In this inspirational memoir, Davis recounts the events leading up to his diagnosis and the steps he has taken to regain his confidence and his stability. It is his wife, Rachel, who has been his guide and support through the most difficult moments of his life. Davis celebrates their relationship and the strength it gave him to keep pushing toward success. Davis doesn't just intend to share his own success story but to inspire you to create your own! He imparts the wisdom he collected during his long convalescence to empower you to stop letting fear, anxiety, or uncertainty hold you back.