Used & Abused

by Pam Mitchell, Publishers Design Works Staff (Editor)

Garth grew up in a home of alcoholism, severe child abuse and endless divorce. As a young atheist he joined the US Army and became an alcoholic and drug addict. Garth was set free from his addictions when he surrendered his life to Christ. He became a successful marketing trainer, moving to his dream home by the sea, only to contract a disease at age 40 and become a quadriplegic.Miraculously healed by Jesus, he started over, and again became a successful business speaker and a preacher, this time traveling to over 65 countries around the world. He married, settled down and became a father of three, and in the process became fat. This book recounts Garth's transformation from fat to fit through weightlifting, eating healthy, developing self-discipline, and all motivated by his love for his wife and kids and his desire to honor the Lord.This dramatic and inspirational account of his life includes 46 photos from his traumatic upbringing to his life today as a husband and dad and his journey to health and fitness.If you (or someone you know) have faced physical or psychological abuse, addictions, traumatic health and weight issues or failure in marriage, Garth's story of victory and healing by the power of Jesus will lift you up!

169 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1997