SULPHUR, La., Jan. 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home is where the heart is or so people say. But what if your home is a torture chamber that breeds fear, abuse and trauma? Author Rev. James L. Brooks has been ashamed to tell his story for many years. Now he has gathered the courage to open Pandora's box and reveal to the world for the first time, the secret trauma his family suffered in 8647 Candy Street: My Lord, My Shepherd, His Evil.
If one experiences something terrible in the past, one would rather forget it. Some even repress it and deny it ever happened. But not Reverend James Brooks. Even though it is painful to remember the bad memories and nightmares, he believes his story should be told, to inspire those who are going through the same trials he did. In 8647 Candy Street, he traces his family's history of abuse -- how his family members came to be as they are today. He also recalls the abuse he and siblings suffered at the hands of his father and how God helped him survive such an ordeal.
Everything happens for a reason just as God has a purpose for each person. Trials may come but they will come to pass and make you a strong person in the process. In sharing his story, Rev. Brooks hopes to impart the importance of faith, hope and love to readers. It was his and siblings Robeina and Clarence's faith as children that kept them together. It was their hope in God that helped them survive the hell that was their home. It is God's love that kept his heart and soul intact until the day of redemption.
If you face tribulations, never yield to the negative side of things! Never let anyone control your destiny or future. We can overcome any obstacle in life if only we believe and trust in the Lord, always and forever. Never forget God's greatest commandments, "To Love God" and "Love your Neighbors as You Love Yourself." Don't just walk it but live it and you will understand God's true purpose for you.
About the Author
Being a Minister of the Lord has given Rev. James L. Brooks great rewards in his life. He is also the artist of the famous paintings at Mulate's Restaurant which is located in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The book of 8647 Candy Street is not only about his family's past, but it is about shaping our future of today. What the author would like to leave with each reader upon completing this book is that there is a true God that still lives and watches over us even if we don't see his prints in the sand. For so many years he was ashamed to tell his story, but now he has the courage to speak about all the secrets that were hidden in his home. He prays and hopes that readers will be able to relate his trials to their trials, as well. Wives, husbands and children must believe that this too shall come to pass. In the Bible, in the book of Job it tells us how Job went through many trials, only because the Lord was bragging on him to Satan. So we must keep in mind that the Lord is bragging on those who are going through painful situations but still believe in Him. The Bible also says that, "All things work together for the good for those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose." You are called according to his purpose if you believe in him or not.
8647 Candy Street * by Rev. James L. Brooks
My Lord, My Shepherd, His Evil
Publication Date: January 9, 2009
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