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NOT ALL SNAKES RATTLE: Breaking the Identity of Addiction
"Not All Snakes Rattle is a Non-fiction, Christian, inspirational book
about surviving addiction and my journey towards finding God.
Being an addict was my identity for years. It has caused heartbreak,
pain, prison, and even death from drug overdoses.
During a time I was discovered and verified dead by medical
personnel, I never lost my awareness or consciousness. I can only
tell you I heard what I believe to be the voice of God that asked "Do
you want to go back?" Upon my answer of yes, I returned to the
realm of the living.
My addiction continued and eventually lead me back to jail. I was
blessed to be oered rehab, and while awaiting my transfer, both
my parents passed away 6 weeks apart. I began to seek answers to
questions all of us as humans want to know...
about surviving addiction and my journey towards finding God.
Being an addict was my identity for years. It has caused heartbreak,
pain, prison, and even death from drug overdoses.
During a time I was discovered and verified dead by medical
personnel, I never lost my awareness or consciousness. I can only
tell you I heard what I believe to be the voice of God that asked "Do
you want to go back?" Upon my answer of yes, I returned to the
realm of the living.
My addiction continued and eventually lead me back to jail. I was
blessed to be oered rehab, and while awaiting my transfer, both
my parents passed away 6 weeks apart. I began to seek answers to
questions all of us as humans want to know...
129 pages, Paperback
Published May 24, 2025
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June 13, 2025
Gripping read on the healing from relentless self-destructive addiction.
In the process of becoming a self-destructive addict, we typically aren't aware of the intensity of the spiritual hole that continues to infest our being even through especially early recovery. The fear, absence of confidence and pervasive denial is daunting ...Sam's introspection and openness about his selfishness in addiction, his incarcerations ..and his arduous spiritual journey is captivating. I work in the addiction recovery field and I'm recommending this book to everyone...
In the process of becoming a self-destructive addict, we typically aren't aware of the intensity of the spiritual hole that continues to infest our being even through especially early recovery. The fear, absence of confidence and pervasive denial is daunting ...Sam's introspection and openness about his selfishness in addiction, his incarcerations ..and his arduous spiritual journey is captivating. I work in the addiction recovery field and I'm recommending this book to everyone...
June 2, 2025
Sam's book is a powerful and moving account of his journey from addiction to faih-based
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