Travels and Times of a Drunk Named Eli (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781643493206)

65 Follow one man, walk through a life of sexual abduction and abuse, abandonment, trust, and betrayal, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Besides the salvation he cultivates by his relationship with God, Eli is also helped along the way by the love of a man named Ray who loved and helped him when he could neither love nor help himself. A woman he refers to as his angel sees the innate good within and signs on to be his life partner and the angel that God put in his life. This is Helen. Eli shares with his readers the darkness and demons he faced along his journey through life until he found God. At this stage, the Lord clearly revealed his knowledge and overwhelming love to this author. This taught Eli how to forgive himself, and by extension, his fellow humans. As he shares his message of love and hope, he does so with the earnest desire that his readers will find what he has found: the key to a happy existence by following the dictate of "Just do." This biography of one man's incredible life's journey is amazing... He was deeply flawed and out of control; full of bitterness and hatred. He has gone on to become a shining power of example for many others with whom he shares his experience, strength, and hope... Hugh M. You gave me hope! Recovering addict - Douglas M. Eli Brandt's account of his life in the story of a hero's journey through a labyrinth, with layers of hidden and extraordinary challenges met with exceptional courage. Here we can learn the treasure of a life lived with genuine humility, as opposed to false pride, and a gratitude for the way faith works in our lives. Afaa W. All roads lead to God! Recovering alcoholic Shane F.