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Finding Heaven in the Dark
As a black youth of the post war baby boom generation the author struggled with secret rage and a confused life view that fueled his self-destructive rebellion and desertion from the Marine Corps in 1967. His cross country trek ended in a skid row rescue mission in Los Angeles, Ca. There the 17-year-old fugitive was forced to confront his personal demons.
Mr. Ingram’s odyssey of rebellion and redemption led to his discovery of life saving and life affirming principals. His introduction to the Primitive Christian practice of Meditation, taught by a Los Angeles preacher and his foundation, began his journey of self-discovery and awakening.
The answers to the mysteries of life were never more needed than during our present age of loud and competing voices that pressure and control us. This book is for anyone interested in clues to the true purpose of life. Is there a real moral compass? What is your true Identity? It’s for church goers and the unchurched, all religious believers, spiritual seekers, and skeptics.
Mr. Ingram’s odyssey of rebellion and redemption led to his discovery of life saving and life affirming principals. His introduction to the Primitive Christian practice of Meditation, taught by a Los Angeles preacher and his foundation, began his journey of self-discovery and awakening.
The answers to the mysteries of life were never more needed than during our present age of loud and competing voices that pressure and control us. This book is for anyone interested in clues to the true purpose of life. Is there a real moral compass? What is your true Identity? It’s for church goers and the unchurched, all religious believers, spiritual seekers, and skeptics.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2016
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About the author
William L. Ingram
56 books17 followersAbout William L. Ingram:
William resides in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with his wife Susan, a retired music and elementary school teacher. Having found each other after both were widowed, they enjoy an active life together along with their black & white cats, Mitzy, and Mollie.
William's first book, an independently published memoir titled: FINDING HEAVEN IN THE DARK, became a multiple Award Winner in 2017! During the beginnings of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, Mr. Ingram was stricken with Post Herpetic Neuralgia, the painful and debilitating aftermath that followed an attack of SHINGLES in his left eye! Following months of PAIN MANAGEMENT THERAPY, he discovered Low Content Publishing as a way to direct his creative energy.
William resides in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with his wife Susan, a retired music and elementary school teacher. Having found each other after both were widowed, they enjoy an active life together along with their black & white cats, Mitzy, and Mollie.
William's first book, an independently published memoir titled: FINDING HEAVEN IN THE DARK, became a multiple Award Winner in 2017! During the beginnings of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, Mr. Ingram was stricken with Post Herpetic Neuralgia, the painful and debilitating aftermath that followed an attack of SHINGLES in his left eye! Following months of PAIN MANAGEMENT THERAPY, he discovered Low Content Publishing as a way to direct his creative energy.
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February 17, 2018
At first it was hard to tell where he was going with this -- and would have been easy just to put it down. But a bit in, it became a family history -- and I always like those. Then it became his own personal struggle with life -- and that was very interesting and incisive. By the end of this much too long tale, I was wanting more. Did he every publish his song? How and when did he get into writing? Get the point -- I liked it.
March 11, 2018
Finding heaven in the dark
This is truly one of the best redemption stories I have ever read. I laughed and cried with William throughout the story.
This is truly one of the best redemption stories I have ever read. I laughed and cried with William throughout the story.
February 26, 2018
A young man never a child?
Couldn't put this one down. The author is a strong storyteller. He reveals so many of mans concerns while growing. He also plainly writes words to understand much of those challenges. This is a man I view to be of great courage and wisdom culled from his experiences. I'm grateful for the read.
Couldn't put this one down. The author is a strong storyteller. He reveals so many of mans concerns while growing. He also plainly writes words to understand much of those challenges. This is a man I view to be of great courage and wisdom culled from his experiences. I'm grateful for the read.
February 18, 2018
Extremely well written
A wonderful story. Mr. Ingram was very brave to return to the Marines and confess his AWOL status. He proved that integrity is the best policy. I fully expect to meet him in Heaven.
A wonderful story. Mr. Ingram was very brave to return to the Marines and confess his AWOL status. He proved that integrity is the best policy. I fully expect to meet him in Heaven.
August 18, 2020
I read it as objectively as possible because I was the author, but that being said I was very pleased with how it read. My wife Susan, was very impressed with my story. Since we were both widowed before we became neighbors and then newlyweds, she had no idea of what my memoir was about. I loved her questions and enthusiasm at the memory of events that we as "baby-boomers" shared as recounted in the book.
I hope future readers will love the backdrop of the late 1960's as well.
Finding Heaven In The Dark was the title I settled on because it joined the 2 parts of my story: Dark Journey and Bright Passage. It was very important for me to share the shameful parts of my life and then reveal the life altering introduction to a God and Christ that are accessible through our Heaven within. For that reason alone I am grateful for the opportunity to share my odyssey to Faith.
I hope future readers will love the backdrop of the late 1960's as well.
Finding Heaven In The Dark was the title I settled on because it joined the 2 parts of my story: Dark Journey and Bright Passage. It was very important for me to share the shameful parts of my life and then reveal the life altering introduction to a God and Christ that are accessible through our Heaven within. For that reason alone I am grateful for the opportunity to share my odyssey to Faith.
October 17, 2016
You don't want to put this book down very interesting read. It is an eye opener and keeps you thinking through out. I can relate to so many things in this book. Enjoyed reading from start to finish.
October 29, 2018
Work in Progress
William touched my spirit with his openness and vulnerability. I look at mediation in a new way. This young man is on a continuous quest for truth I am blessed he shared his journey of forgiveness healing and change through a personal relationship with our Savior.
William touched my spirit with his openness and vulnerability. I look at mediation in a new way. This young man is on a continuous quest for truth I am blessed he shared his journey of forgiveness healing and change through a personal relationship with our Savior.
January 20, 2019
Insightful
I enjoyed this insightful book that takes the reader on a journey through the eyes of a black man who came of age during the late sixties during a time of social unrest and racial injustices. The journey is a painful one that digs deep into the conscience of the reader. Great boo.
I enjoyed this insightful book that takes the reader on a journey through the eyes of a black man who came of age during the late sixties during a time of social unrest and racial injustices. The journey is a painful one that digs deep into the conscience of the reader. Great boo.
June 23, 2018
Captivant
J'ai adoré lire ce livre. Je voulais savoir plus sur chaque épisode de la vie de l'auteur. J'apprécie ces combats et sa franchise à need rien cacher de son histoire. Jesus recommande cet ouvrage à tout un chacun. It is worth reading !
J'ai adoré lire ce livre. Je voulais savoir plus sur chaque épisode de la vie de l'auteur. J'apprécie ces combats et sa franchise à need rien cacher de son histoire. Jesus recommande cet ouvrage à tout un chacun. It is worth reading !
August 13, 2018
Great book
True as to what life is. He tells the story so we can understand how life was in thE time.
True as to what life is. He tells the story so we can understand how life was in thE time.
April 14, 2019
Fantastic read
This book kept my attention and interests the whole way through. Really makes you think about your life and what you are doing with it.
This book kept my attention and interests the whole way through. Really makes you think about your life and what you are doing with it.
October 9, 2018
Again not one of my typical reads, but very interesting testament to one's own salvation into a graciously changed life! More of ten than no, we will change, eventually, and not always for the better. Brother Bill made his change through the love of God and then accepted his fate to be judged by man (the Corps) and serve his sentence with pride. An interesting read and a great testament to change!
December 5, 2016
I really enjoyed reading the book from cover to cover. I must say that I know the author but the person described in the book is very different from the man he has become. I recommend it for anyone interested in serious subject matter. It is a good read!
Susan
Susan
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