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From Park Bench To Park Avenue: One Man's Journey Out of Homelessness Kindle Edition

by Anthony Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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“Suddenly, I woke up in the middle of the night to find my mother lying on the floor in the living room, surrounded by a puddle of blood. She had been shot… Dad had disappeared and the world seemed a blank except for me calling, “Mom! Mom!” Her body, not moving at all. I called her name over and over until the tears blocked my vision. That image, seared into my brain after all this time, still has the same effect on me today as it did back then. Even after years of drug abuse and homelessness, that image…would never be erased from my mind. Things were different after that…I was different.” Anthony Brown’s dramatic life story has led him to many dark and often dangerous places. Addicted to drugs and alcohol since he was very young, From Park Bench to Park Avenue, details his incredible journey from disfunction and homelessness to recovery and triumph—pursuing his ultimate passion of giving hope and help to those still imprisoned by destructive behaviors and substance abuse. All of the proceeds from From Park Bench to Park Avenue will be used to transform a historic home into Brown Manor - a place of recovery, where individuals can begin a new journey, alcohol and drug free; a place that offers a hand up, not a handout.
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  3. Publication date
    May 16, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088C4K8HY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Tree Publishing (May 16, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 158 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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Anthony Brown

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Anthony Brown is the founder and director of Coordinating & Assisting Recovery Environments (C.A.R.E.), located in Anaheim, California. Since 1999, Anthony’s passion is providing specialized treatment for individuals who suffer with mental illness combined with a substance use disorder. With a B.S. in Nursing from California State University Fullerton, Anthony developed and directed a long-term residential treatment model, which has fueled his dream to open a home for those who have suffered from the disease of addiction and mental illness. He currently enjoys being thankful for each breath and gratefully lives every moment of his amazing life.

Give to Brown Manor a home to help the homeless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pt88ONFih4

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  • Mark James Wooding
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2021
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    This is a compelling autobiography by someone who lived through years of homelessness and drug addiction, but finally with some help was ready and willing to turn his life around. For many years now he has been using his experience and understanding in order to help others.

    I highly recommend this book.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2020
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    It was a message of hope through Mr. Brown's life journey It brought the message of faith and that people do care . Anyone who has struggled with addiction or mental health issues themselves or in their family will relate. It looks beyond the dysfunction and shows one light does make a difference . There is another side to the struggle and this mans life is an inspiration to others to not give up.
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  • David Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars FASCINATING PAGE TURNER!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
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    I recommend this book to anyone who is fighting an addiction. This is not a self help book. I don’t know if one can learn from another’s mistakes for we all have to make our own decisions but this is a gripping and inspirational story to say the least.
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  • Shelly hamner
    5.0 out of 5 stars times were hard and friends were few...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020
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    This was such a journey for this fine man.inspiration to everyone to read it. The Lord was with him.He had such grt faith. His tuff times.And look at him now....Love him ....
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  • Larry W Ashworth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great personal story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
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    The book was very interesting, all In The life of one alcholic. His true an inspiring story will have you wanting to read more.
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  • Benita R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020
    I had the privilege to work for Anthony Brown and be one of his first semester student for the Psychiatric Technology Program at Cypress College. We were his first cohort and we definitely left a lasting impression on him. He has definitely been an inspiration and the reason why I applied and made it into the LPT program. Reading his book put things in perspective for me and I now know why he does what he does for his patients. If you’re looking for some inspiration, I would encourage to read his book.
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