Synopsis of Crumbs from the Master's Table,
'I overcame the Pain of Poverty, Prejudice, and Addiction on Grains of Faith.'
Mine is the story of an everyday person who builds dreams with crumbs of faith. I had only the leftovers of a forbidden world and hope founded in a dreaming heart to nourish me through a childhood steeped in poverty, overshadowed by Jim Crow Racism, and getting caught up the grip of its inevitable addictions.
My memoir, Crumbs from the Master's Table, envelopes the reader in the resilience of the human spirit. It is a reflective journey through, according to The Current Political Right, "America's Greatest Years." These turbulent times are recounted by a witness who could only appreciate them through the tiniest hope.
Undeterred by circumstances that seemed destined for defeat, I learned early on that survival meant clinging to every sliver of possibility. The pang of an empty stomach, the weight of societal scorn, and taunting negative psychological solutions were familiar companions. Yet, amidst the struggle, a quiet strength began to blossom - a love of reading old books taught me I was not defined by the circumstances imposed on me, but by my willingness to rise above them.
This memoir is not just about overcoming hardship on life's temporal plane; it is a celebration of the transformative power of the smallest grains of faith. It is about discovering hidden strength in times of uncertainty, about learning to trust unseen grace in the face of adversity, and the unwavering belief in the righteousness of a "power greater than myself" even when it all seemed impossible.
Crumbs from the Master's Table invites readers to examine their own lives, to recognize the seeds of resilience by examining the impotence of their fears, and to believe that even the smallest grain of faith will grow into living a life that overcomes the Hell of addictions.
By understanding the weight that is levied on the underclasses, the privileged are brought face-to-face with the veracity of their own covert behavior and existence.
Ultimately, this story of overcoming is for everyone who strives to defeat their own feelings of inadequacy. It is more than the story of redemption; it is the story that our tiniest innermost hope will inspire us to find our own true happiness.
In Summary
Crumbs from the Master's Table weaves a tapestry of a reflective and inspiring odyssey through poverty, prejudice, and addiction, highlighting the power of the fellowship of unlikely friends on the journey and faith in the unknown to overcome adversity and foster resilience.!