"He should've killed me when he had the chance!" When April Cofield Essix delivers those words in her motivational speeches, people sit up and take notice. Within the last year alone, well over two thousand people have heard that statement and it has changed their lives. A former crack addict, prostitute and prison inmate, Essix is an authority on the life of someone with a drug addiction. She speaks candidly about the destructive behavior that almost took her life and the one power on earth strong enough to help her live through it. From Crack to Christ: A Witness is the written testimony of her life, and, for readers, a straightforward voice that speaks from experience of a pandemic that has spread across the nation.

There is so much to say about a woman who doesnt know the meaning of the word cant. Kimily has the passion to heal, deliver, and set free. God uses this passion to continuously renew her faith, instilling her belief that with Christ all things are possible. Although Kimily has had more than her fair share of obstacles to overcome, she is, what one may call, a Bodacious woman of Faith an individual who quickly arises at the sound of Gods voice, with great conviction. Kimily will not stop short of carrying out her purpose and call in any given season. I dont know if she realizes it, but she has the ability to empower life and prosperity in the life of another in the midst of a mere conversation. This life story is a great testimony of humility, acceptance, grace and love. It is with great zeal that I recommend this book to all readers, young and seasoned. At one time or another, we all will have addictions to overcome. Whether it is drugs, alcohol, sex, or plain negativity, true problems occur when an individual is not willing to face their weaknesses. When weaknesses are not acknowledged and dealt with accordingly, the individual is inevitably suffocated by their own challenges. When reading through the pages of this book, you will witness Kimilys ability to persevere through the miry muck and walk forth in great favor and God given ability. To Kimily Thompson Jenkins, God is our father and He is a fan of your success. Thank you for understanding the process. Youre God Daughter, Absolute (Portia Bryant)

This book is an honest and telling, real-life story of tragedy, abandonment, addiction and loss but ultimately of how deposits of rejection unchecked and uncured left a child still screaming for her father even though her body had matured. This truly is an insignia to the writer of her triumphs and through the extremes of her many challenges, we find all our stories being interwoven into the tapestry of each chapter.

Tanya Davis-Thirkield shares her experiences and does not hesitate to give all of the credit for her success to her Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST. The road to success was not an easy one; it took the prayers of a mother and the saving grace of the Lord. Tanya Davis-Thirkield knows that without a doubt the Lord delivered her and turn a test into a testimony…“From Crack to Christ†is harrowing and extraordinary touching story of her successful struggle to END her addiction.

My book is designed to help and encourage people who may struggle with addiction. I was an addict over 25 years. I experienced a lot of shame, pain, hardship, and hopelessness.

From Crack To The Cross is the true-life story of Tim Murphy, a successful restaurant and hotel executive who climbed to the top of his profession while falling into the darkness of addiction. After being raped as a young teen, dealing with sexual abuse from a priest, dying in a car wreck (and being brought back), and suffering more than twenty-five years of addiction, rehabs, jails and attempted suicide, Murphy turned to God, placing his sorrows in the hands of Jesus and finding light and life after decades of darkness. From Crack to the Cross is a story of miracles, hope, second chances, and the power of faith. It is an enduring testimony to the glory of God.