Bøger af Rod Williams

When the bottom drops out of the financial markets in 2008, one man decides to quit his job, dust off his old guitar, and take to the road as a modern-day troubadour as the central character in "An Americana Singer for the Twenty-First Century." This man, known only as John, is appalled by what he calls "The Great Goddamn: " the economic meltdown and its subsequent social and political upheavals. John's reaction is to embark on a journey to sing about and search for the heart of a country he still wants to believe in. Along the way, he meets key characters that help inform his own observations and opinions about everyday life, social justice, and survival during hard times. There's a young punk-folk musician whose idealism seems at odds with his personal behavior; a Montana artist suffering from bipolar disorder; two Midwest women quietly battling small town prejudice and pettiness; and a Tennessee bartender who spins a yarn about a local killing. John's story is told in episodes, with common themes running through and unifying his different encounters.

For Williams, being unable to read wreaked havoc on his childhood, his relationships, and his future, but he vowed to overcome illiteracy and change his fate. Not only did he learn to read, but he earned a GED, graduated from two federal law enforcement academies, spent two years assigned to the White House, worked with the U.S. Border Patrol, learned to speak and read Spanish, published two books, and founded a successful business. This is the inspiring story of one man's struggle to re-create his life and reclaim his self-esteem.

In this new updated edition of The Real Deal, Rod Williams shares his powerful autobiography. A gambler, drug addict and dealer, Rod turned to God and found the freedom and hope to rebuild his life.

The issue of identity is something God is very serious about. From Genesis to Revelation He tells us who He is and what His plans are. God makes it very clear that His identity is extremely important to all of His people. God also makes it clear that He wants us to know the importance of understanding and embracing our identity. Knowing who we are in Christ is vital to fulfilling God's purpose in our lives. When we take the time and effort to search the word of God for His description of our identity and believe what He says about us, our lives will never be the same. God desires for all of his children to live in the fullness and greatness of the identity that He has already given us. I hope the message of this book inspires you to want to know more about what God says about you. Please allow Him to reveal to you your true identity. I guarantee you'll be glad you did.

The powerful autobiography of a gambler, drug addict and dealer who turns to God and finds freedom. Offers hope for those struggling with addiction and their families.