Ocala, FL, December 2, 2015 – “It’s my hope that by sharing how I survived my darkest days, it will somehow inspire someone who has lost their way, or even their will to go on,” says Howard Beckman, author of Tempting the Devil in the Name of God: The Heavy Hand of Fate (Inspire On Purpose Publishing). “When you hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up. Sometimes you have to just let go of the past to find your own path in life.”
He shares his riveting tale of addiction, imprisonment and redemption in a memoir that reads in part like a psychological thriller, in part like a travel adventure, recounting his early days of privilege, his descent into drug abuse, a harrowing stretch in a Thai prison and his eventual discovery of inner peace and spiritual strength.
Addiction is a fact of life for millions, and for every addict there are one or more friends, coworkers and family members deeply affected. The son of a Philadelphia lawyer, Beckman was fortunate to have a wide array of opportunities available. But bad decisions as an out-of-control teenager propelled him into drug abuse and eventually international drug smuggling, landing him in a Thai prison as a young adult. The hardships also brought lessons to be learned.
Mysterious journeys into exotic countries, strange customs, corruption, heartbreak: Beckman’s path to spiritual peace and personal fulfilment is not just fascinating, it’s inspiring and full of hope. Now an expert in the ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda (healing arts), he shares these meaningful discoveries as a writer, speaker and spiritual counsellor.
Tempting the Devil in the Name of God: The Heavy Hand of Fate
By Howard Beckman
Inspire on Purpose Publishing
October 2015
Available at www.howardbeckman.com
ISBN-13: 978-1-941782-24-8 Softcover
ISBN-13: 978-1-941782-26-2 Kindle Mobi File
ISBN-13: 978-1-941782-25-5 Global ePub File
Book proceeds benefit Ocala Equine Rescue 501(c) 3
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