Broken: A Memoir: 1 - Softcover

Walker Jr., Leon R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1642370355 ISBN 13: 9781642370355

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press, 2018

Synopsis

SHOCKING…JAW DROPPING…Adults called him DIABLO! His addictions started by age 6! Leon wanted to be like other kids; he wanted to be normal, he wasn't! BROKEN…A gripping tale of a lost and damaged kid that will take you on a powerful, emotional, and intense rollercoaster ride. Eye opening, and heartbreaking! A very young and dark life, this is the story of Leon R. Walker’s youth and his deeply rooted de-mons. From his earliest memories to his last year of high school, he recalls in great detail, his childhood as disturbing, turbulent, and mind shattering. Born in 1965, as a black kid growing up in the inner city of Cleveland and East Cleveland in the 70s and early 80s, he was exposed to pov-erty, racism, and violence. The victim of a broken home, Leon somehow survived his youth, de-termined to learn from his mistakes and succeed in a seemingly inhospitable world. His young mind warped, his eyes deceived, he saw and engaged in things no child his age should ever see, or do. His life BROKEN!About the AuthorLeon R. Walker Jr. is a 32-year decorated Naval Veteran with more than eleven deployments to the Persian Gulf and other areas of conflict throughout the world. Leon sailed the seas for fifteen years on five different Naval vessels. As a Navy instructor, recruiter, and company commander (drill sergeant), he was trained, qualified, and trusted to lead thousands of sailors during his career. He and his sailors received numerous awards and accolades. A well-spoken and articulate mentor, teacher, and motivational speaker, Leon’s love and passion are people from all walks of life. Growing up poor in Cleveland, Leon had no choice but to be mentally strong to overcome numerous obstacles. He then wrote about his struggles with a goal of helping those in need. He’s a father of three and a godfather of three. Leon’s other projects include life coaching, health coaching, writing poetry, and has authored six new books soon to be released. He is best known for his fiery motivation, energetic counseling, and his skills at helping people to reach higher levels of growth. Leon has spoken to thousands of youth and adults during his lifetime. He was a youth football coach, mentorship program developer, manager of a suicide prevention program, and various other programs to help people grow and conquer addictions, including drug and alcohol addiction. In 2011, Leon was a match and agreed to participate in a painful, weeklong procedure donating stem cells to a woman in need. His passion . . . people!Book Review:"Leon Walker, A phenomenal motivational speaker and well respected former Naval leader. His memoir resonates and pierces the soul of not only inner city youth, but those from all races, backgrounds, and ethnic groups, struggling to escape the forgone trajectory of young Americans born and raised in a poverty stricken community. “Broken” emphatically illustrates the severe level of dysfunction within our society and associated strife men/women and small children endeavor in order to transition into a productive and model citizen. Dennis L Richardson - the author of Above and Beyond & Naval Engineering" -- Lieutenant Commander, Dennis L Richardson, award winning Naval Engineer

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About the Author

Leon R. Walker Jr. is a 32 year decorated Naval Veteran with more than eleven deployments to the Persian Gulf and other areas of conflict throughout the world. Leon sailed the seas for fifteen years on five different Naval vessels. As a Navy Instructor, Recruiter, and company commander (drill sergeant), he was trained, qualified, and trusted to lead thousands of Sailors during his career. He and his Sailors received numerous awards and accolades. A well-spoken and articulate mentor, teacher, and motivational speaker, his love and passion are people from all walks of life. Growing up poor in Cleveland, Leon had no choice but to be mentally strong to overcome numerous obstacles. Then he wrote about them with a goal of helping those in need. An author of 6 more books soon to be released, Leon currently performs his duties as a teacher at a local high school in Chicago. He’s a father of three and a godfather of three. Leon’s other projects include life coaching, health coaching, and writing poetry. He is best known for his fiery motivation, energetic counseling, and his skills at helping people to reach higher levels of growth. Leon has spoken to thousands of youth and adults during his lifetime. He was a youth football coach, mentorship program developer, and manager of a suicide prevention program and various programs to help people grow and Conquer addictions, including drug and alcohol addiction. In 2011, Leon was a match and agreed to participate in a painful, weeklong procedure donating stem cells to a woman in need. His passion . . . people!

Edition details

• Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1642370355
• ISBN 13: 9781642370355
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286