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He gave it everything he had while he was in the NFL. But his story doesn't start there.
There was a point in his life when he had to make a deliberate decision not to allow his childhood abuse define him any longer. In many ways his story is not…
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1 author picked Working Through the Dark as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I absolutely loved this book by Asante Cleveland and my dear friend Jordan Pinckney because it is an incredible testimony of how faith in the human condition, and his ability to overcome struggle, strife, and pain can lead to light at the end of any tunnel.
This book must be read by any person who has ever experienced pain, as I can attest that it has helped me get through mine. If you think about it, we’ve all experienced pain.
Asante is a great role model for anyone who needs a jolt in life to find a better path. The…
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