Title: Life of Abuse to Success: A Child’s Story
Author: Walter Lawrence
Publisher: Kravitz and Sons
ISBN: 979-8-89639-241-5
Pages: 22
Genre: Memoir
Reviewer: Ella Vincent
Hollywood Book Reviews
Life of Abuse to Success: A Child’s Story is a harrowing and inspiring story of a man’s journey from family dysfunction to inner peace. Walter Lawrence has written a memoir that will be memorable to readers.
Life of Abuse to Success tells the story of Walter Lawrence, a young man who grows up in New York in the 1950’s and 1960’s. He gives heartbreaking details about the death of his young brother and how his parents were physically and emotionally abusive to Lawrence through his young adult life. He also writes about how he wasn’t close to his sister who suffered personal problems of her own and the trauma of losing children during his second marriage. Despite his family’s dysfunction and other personal tragedies, Lawrence persists throughout his challenges and finds purpose through independence working a variety of jobs, love for his own family, and the power of forgiveness.
Lawrence’s book is unflinchingly raw and honest, with him describing how he overcame the distance he felt from his parents and how they were not emotionally available to him when he was growing up. He writes about how he escaped from the abuse through working in New York-area airports where he met celebrities like 1940’s movie legend Cary Grant. Despite the rewarding work, his personal life suffered through his first two marriages and a bitter custody battle which almost took his daughter away from him. He maintains his calm through tumultuous times in his life and eventually finds true love with his third wife that he met while was a correctional officer and she was a nurse in a correctional facility. Lawrence also eventually finds peace with his mother and forgives her for her abuse.
Lawrence’s writing is heartbreaking at many times throughout the memoir, but also heartfelt. He writes about embarrassing abuse, but also triumphant moments of success without familiar support. Life of Abuse to Success would be best for people who want to read inspiring memoirs about others who overcame many obstacles and had successful lives. The book would also be best for readers who want guidance on how to succeed in their own lives. Life of Abuse to Success would also be a good inspirational story for readers who want to continue to change their lives.
Life of Abuse to Success is an emotional and inspirational autobiography that will educate and enlighten readers. Lawrence has written a memoir which readers won’t forget because of its life-affirming message. It’s the story of a child who refused to give up, and a man who found his voice and purpose. It’s a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you can choose where you go.