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A Dark Path To Light
A gripping true-life tale of one young man’s journey from poverty, isolation and desperation to health, happiness and financial success. Nine-year-old Alex Broches’ life is suddenly turned upside down when his father is arrested for a shockingly violent crime, sending his family on a downward spiral of shame, fear and even bouts of homelessness. An outcast at school, Alex finds solace in figuring out ways to make money to support his family. But early success turns into spectacularly public failure and humiliation, sending Alex into a depression so deep he plans his own suicide. But that night in the woods, with a rope in his hands, something happens that he never imagined. It is that something that leads him on a path from the darkness into the light. That night in the woods, would change Alex's life - Forever. "Alex has been through hell and back. His story is an inspiration to me on not only survival but how to thrive from the middle of darkness" James Best Selling Author & Venture Capitalist. (Alex has been featured on MTV's True Life, NBC, Fox Chicago & WGN 9)
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2017
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January 25, 2021
A great, and very personal autobiography
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as somebody who has also had many similar struggles in life. This was a really close up view of this man's first person account of depression, anxiety, and the trials that lead to overcoming it. I'll never get tired of the hero's journey from darkness to light, and this book is that journey in the form of a true and relatable story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as somebody who has also had many similar struggles in life. This was a really close up view of this man's first person account of depression, anxiety, and the trials that lead to overcoming it. I'll never get tired of the hero's journey from darkness to light, and this book is that journey in the form of a true and relatable story.
March 30, 2021
I'm grateful that Alex chose to put his story out in the world for us to read and learn from his experiences.
I was facing problems in life myself and this book gave me a wake-up call- that it is my responsibility alone for my happiness, success, and my health. With this book, I decided to reevaluate my life again and see where could I do more.
All in all, this book is a must-read for anyone in the world- especially those who need a wake-up call of their own responsibility in life
I was facing problems in life myself and this book gave me a wake-up call- that it is my responsibility alone for my happiness, success, and my health. With this book, I decided to reevaluate my life again and see where could I do more.
All in all, this book is a must-read for anyone in the world- especially those who need a wake-up call of their own responsibility in life
June 17, 2022
inspirational
You never know a person past, what they are made of.
Some of us fight hell and make it. He did.
You never know a person past, what they are made of.
Some of us fight hell and make it. He did.
May 14, 2025
A Dark Path
Alex, your story was riveting. My heart was in my stomach as I read your journey from poverty to riches. I love that you now have success.
Alex, your story was riveting. My heart was in my stomach as I read your journey from poverty to riches. I love that you now have success.
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