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Josh Hamilton: Find The Strength To Come Back
Josh Hamilton with Tim Keown
This is a great book that tells the amazing story of Josh Hamilton - a high school baseball phenom with all the potential to be one of the best in the game. He came from humble beginnings and had the promise of fame and fortune, until some seemingly small events sent him down the road to drug addiction and the verge of death.
As I read this true story I wondered how (or if) it related to me; I have never been an addict or even close to the horror that Josh Hamilton faced. But it occurred to me that we all face our own temptations, we have all been on top of the mountain and in the valley of despair. Josh found freedom from addiction through a relationship with Jesus Christ, which not only saved his physical life, but redirected his purpose for living and playing baseball. No matter where you are in life, I believe you can learn something from this man's journey.
If you happened to have seen the 2008 Home Run Derby you know what a powerful effect God has on Josh's life. Reading the story leading up to that night was very inspiring and glorifying to God. I would encourage anyone who struggles with temptations to read this book.
