Book description
I was lost-in more ways than I can count. I'd lost my way, lost my
family, lost my friends. I was totally screwed up from all the acid
trips, and the speed and the MDA binges, with strange-coloured animals
flitting by me, seeing and hearing things that weren't there. I knew I
had done something to myself, that I had crossed a line. I knew I was
messed up in a bad way. I'd seen the end of Danny Brooks: in an alleyway
with a needle sticking out of my arm.
But God had another idea. He wouldn't let me forsake the life He'd
given me. My spirit cried out for help from a place of black despair.
I believe this book is one of the reasons He kept me alive. He wanted
me to share my story of loss and redemption. No matter how badly
strung out you are, there is always hope. There is always Him to call
on. Faith can make you clean. Faith can keep you sober. Faith can give
you your life back, and your dignity, family and friends.
My story isn't pretty, but my hope is that it will be a light at the
end of the tunnel for you or a loved one who has lost his way. May the
way be found.
Sincerely,
Danny.
Danny Brooks grew up in in rougher area of
Toronto. In his early teens he found he had a passion for
music-especially the blues and rock 'n' roll. Danny's been on the road
for almost 40 years and for much of that time was addicted to drugs
and alcohol that led to incarceration. In April 1987 he entered the
Donwood Clinic and shortly thereafter, on August 3, gave his life to
Christ and has been clean ever since. He performs in Canada and the
US, and some of his most heartfelt material is about his life
experience. He has a number of CDs: After The Storm (a Juno
nomination) and Rough Raw & Simple, both with Duke St./MCA;
It's a Southern Thing; Righteous (Live at the Southside
Shuffle); Saved: The Northernblues Gospel Allstars (a Juno
nomination); Soulsville: Souled Out 'n' Sanctified;
Soulsville: Rock This House (Shai Award/Best Blues/Jazz Album
2007) A new record deal has been inked with legendary Capricorn
Records' producer Johnny Sandlin on his Rockin' Camel Records and the
release No Easy Way Out is slated for September 2007.
