Break Every Chain: A police officer's battle with alcoholism, depression, and devastating loss; and the true story of how God changed his life forever

ISBN: 1643007564

Author: Hickory, Jonathan E

Condition: New

THE TRUE STORY THAT INSPIRED THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE*GOLD MEDAL READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARD*INSPIRATIONAL MEDALIST: ILLUMINATION BOOK AWARDS*FIRST PLACE, INSPIRATIONAL BOOK AWARD, TOP SHELF MAGAZINE*FIRST PLACE, MEMOIR BOOK AWARD, TOP SHELF MAGAZINE"#1 BEST ADDICTION BOOK OF ALL TIME" - BOOKAUTHORITY"#1 BEST DEPRESSION BOOK OF ALL TIME" - BOOKAUTHORITY-An encouraging and inspiring true story. An amazing account of redemption. A source of hope and strength for anyone who has ever struggled with depression, anxiety, alcoholism, death of a parent or child, anger, addiction, death, PTSD, infidelity, or self-worth. This book is a suicide prevention resource for police, fire, and military, or anyone else struggling with suicidal thoughts.-Jonathan Hickory is a veteran police officer, chaplain, husband and father, and an inspirational speaker and author. This book takes you into his lows, the highs and the reflection of life, what really matters and how by facing your demons you are able to achieve the impossible. Hickory didn't do this on his own, and that is where the appreciation also shows itself. He is able to reflect on the fact that his Heavenly Father was there to lead the way, pick him up when he fell and to offer forgiveness and mercy as needed..What a great reminder this book is that we can break out of the captivity we are in and live a life that is full of happiness and shows others what they can overcome.-Book Summary:Police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, paramedics, and military members are all exposed to the innermost of our dark and fallen world. Jonathan Hickory gives us a veteran police officer's intimate perspective into the struggle that many of our heroes battle in their hearts.-Drowning in the depths of depression and sadness, burning with anger, and chained down by alcoholism, Jonathan couldn't do any more. After the death of his father as a young boy, facing countless horrific death scenes in the line of duty, and the loss of his first son, Jonathan turned to the world for answers--finding only darkness. Facing the threat of losing his job as a police officer, the loss of his wife and daughter, and contemplating suicide, Jonathan turns to the only One who can truly save.