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Dead Frogs
Jeremiah sits on his bicycle and stares down at the small, flattened body of a dead frog. At just six-years-old he suffers a painful In this existence you are either The Squasher, or The Squashed.
Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, Jeremiah also knows he must be obedient and devout—or risk banishment. But the boy refuses to be another frog under God’s wheel. At first his acts of rebellion are small and inconsequential, but soon his schemes take on a wilder, grander scale and he finds himself being hunted by the police.
Through mad goose chases, natural disaster, homelessness, and maximum-security prison, Jeremiah struggles against the world, always wriggling one step ahead of the giant wheel bearing down on him. But when a shocking accident leaves him half dead and disfigured, the young man has nowhere left to run. Either he breaks free of the hate, hurt, and rage that’s fueled his every action, or becomes another one of life’s hapless victims.
Dead Frogs is a riveting true story about growing up in broken systems, the incredible resilience of the human spirit, and the power of forgiveness and redemption.
"I found myself disgusted sometimes and then simply saying, "I can’t believe he did that," and other times merely laughing my ass off."-Shipmate Veteran
"The writing is vivid, and the graphic descriptions of trauma were hard to read, but I simply couldn't put the book down." -Hopper
Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, Jeremiah also knows he must be obedient and devout—or risk banishment. But the boy refuses to be another frog under God’s wheel. At first his acts of rebellion are small and inconsequential, but soon his schemes take on a wilder, grander scale and he finds himself being hunted by the police.
Through mad goose chases, natural disaster, homelessness, and maximum-security prison, Jeremiah struggles against the world, always wriggling one step ahead of the giant wheel bearing down on him. But when a shocking accident leaves him half dead and disfigured, the young man has nowhere left to run. Either he breaks free of the hate, hurt, and rage that’s fueled his every action, or becomes another one of life’s hapless victims.
Dead Frogs is a riveting true story about growing up in broken systems, the incredible resilience of the human spirit, and the power of forgiveness and redemption.
"I found myself disgusted sometimes and then simply saying, "I can’t believe he did that," and other times merely laughing my ass off."-Shipmate Veteran
"The writing is vivid, and the graphic descriptions of trauma were hard to read, but I simply couldn't put the book down." -Hopper
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2024
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April 29, 2024
Victory despite all the obstacles!
Dead Frogs by Jeremiah Simmons is a gripping memoir that pulls no punches as it chronicles the author's turbulent journey through life.
From navigating homelessness to enduring maximum-security prison, Simmons's story is one of survival and transformation.
A shocking accident serves as a turning point, forcing him to confront the pain and anger that have driven him for so long.
Simmons's raw honesty and unique experiences made Dead Frogs an unforgettable read for those who appreciate personal accomplishment against the odds.
Dead Frogs by Jeremiah Simmons is a gripping memoir that pulls no punches as it chronicles the author's turbulent journey through life.
From navigating homelessness to enduring maximum-security prison, Simmons's story is one of survival and transformation.
A shocking accident serves as a turning point, forcing him to confront the pain and anger that have driven him for so long.
Simmons's raw honesty and unique experiences made Dead Frogs an unforgettable read for those who appreciate personal accomplishment against the odds.
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