Consumed in a lifestyle fueled by drugs, false Christianity, and moral confusion, Anthony was just a small town kid from Kansas City that ended up on the streets of Oklahoma. What began as innocent teenage rebellion quickly escalated into a full blown disaster of addiction, criminal behavior, and being locked away in prison for eight years. Watching his children grow up in pictures, Anthony’s entire world drastically changed for the better during his time of incarceration. Shaking Ground, That Time I was a Meth Cook examines how a single mistake can lead to a thousand more, ultimately leading to salvation, acceptance, forgiveness, and second chances. Having always done things the hard way and traveling down a path that consistently seemed filled with road blocks, Anthony found the answers of what NOT to do in life.
It’s a self-published book, so it’s pretty rough. The author is close to me in age, but his life experiences have been completely different from mine. In that regard, it was interesting. I enjoyed Gore’s matter-of-fact portrayal of his life and his overall growth mindset. I didn’t feel like he was aggrandizing his criminal history. He was more like, “I did some dumb stuff, but here’s what I learned.” Could be an inspirational story for others, especially those who start with limited means.