{"product_id":"i-was-once-lost-but-marlon-jr-d-qualls-9798996424047","title":"I Was Once Lost, But I Found God: My Mental Health Journey Through Pain, Healing, \u0026 Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003eI Was Once Lost, But I Found God\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, I mastered the art of looking okay while silently fighting battles no one could see.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind the smiles, accomplishments, and daily routines was a young man carrying the weight of grief, depression, anxiety, heartbreak, disappointment, and questions that seemed to have no answers. Like many people, I became skilled at hiding my pain while desperately searching for peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen life changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn I Was Once Lost, But I Found God, actor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate Marlon Qualls Jr. shares his raw and deeply personal journey through some of the darkest moments of his life. From losing loved ones and struggling with overwhelming grief to facing depression, a suicide attempt, and a life-altering battle with Broken Heart Syndrome, this memoir offers an honest look into what it feels like to reach your breaking point, and what it takes to keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this is not a story about giving up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story about surviving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story about healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, it is a story about discovering God in the middle of pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith transparency, faith, and unwavering honesty, Marlon takes readers through the moments that challenged his identity, tested his strength, and forced him to confront the wounds he had spent years trying to ignore. Along the way, he shares how faith became his foundation and how he transformed his struggles into purpose, using his voice to advocate for mental health awareness, inspire others through motivational speaking, pursue opportunities in acting and entertainment, and build businesses that reflect his vision and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a mental health advocate, Marlon understands the importance of breaking the silence surrounding depression, grief, and emotional pain. Through personal experiences and powerful reflections, he encourages readers to seek help, embrace healing, and recognize that vulnerability is not weakness, it is strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're battling depression, grieving a loss, questioning your purpose, struggling with your mental health, or simply searching for hope during difficult seasons, this book serves as a reminder that your story is not over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour pain has a purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour struggles do not define you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd even in your darkest moments, God can still find you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI Was Once Lost, But I Found God is more than a memoir, it is a testimony of resilience, faith, healing, and transformation. It is the story of a man who refused to let his circumstances define him, choosing instead to turn his pain into purpose and his testimony into a mission to help others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes the greatest breakthrough comes after your greatest battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd sometimes getting lost is what leads you to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marlon Jr. D. Qualls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798996424047\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Panda Publishing Agency\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Marlon Jr. D. Qualls","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48871459258623,"sku":"9798996424047","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-was-once-lost-but-marlon-jr-d-qualls-9798996424047","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}