The Dopeless Hope Fiend: Veteran Police Officer Becomes Homeless Drug Addict Before Finding Redemption After Near Death Exper [Paperback]

Michael Charles Givens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 2009

Michael Givens chronicles his journey to sobriety in this gripping, uplifting and sometimes humorous book. This soon to be best seller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you ride along in this roller coaster that is Givens' life. You will be moved by the emotional honesty that Givens utilizes to make the people in the book come alive. You will think that they are in the room with you

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About the Author

Mr. Givens was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. and moved to Northern California at the age of twenty. He joined the Oakland Police Department at the age of twenty two. He currently lives in Richmond, CA. where he is dilligently working on his second book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: Green Shawl Publishing (September 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615307671
• ISBN-13: 978-0615307671
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,966,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Completed this in one reading...., November 2, 2009

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Shirley Croft (Richmond, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dopeless Hope Fiend: Veteran Police Officer Becomes Homeless Drug Addict Before Finding Redemption After Near Death Exper (Paperback)

In this candid book, I found that the author has well documented his life from hope to dope and back to hope again. It vividly protrays a life of one who struggled with a far too common addition and how after learning the lessons "of the street" turned his life around after a near death experience. It was a joy to see how Mr. Givens pulled it all together. I recommend this book to those who suffer addictions and for those family members who are awaiting their loved ones to find the same type of hope as this author found. It will encourage you... you will find hope as well!

4.0 out of 5 stars great book for addicts and their friends and family, October 12, 2011

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This review is from: The Dopeless Hope Fiend: Veteran Police Officer Becomes Homeless Drug Addict Before Finding Redemption After Near Death Exper (Paperback)

I loved this book. Haven't been much of a reader lately, but I devoured this. It is easy to read and has a flow that keeps you coming back for more. An especially great book for those who think they just can't get it. It is a book of how an addicts mind works, yet the human spirit just would not give up.

5.0 out of 5 stars God's Love Never Fails, May 3, 2011

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Aleta L Williams "WC DivaHotPen" (Cali) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dopeless Hope Fiend: Veteran Police Officer Becomes Homeless Drug Addict Before Finding Redemption After Near Death Exper (Paperback)

Glass up (apple cider); to Mr. Givens for sharing such an: emotional/honest/inspiring story. I knew the book would be one that I'd recommend and even share w/a few people, before I purchased it. Reading Mr. Givens story reminds me that God has put us all here for a purpose. If he done it for one, he will, he can do it for you. Wow, amazing story! I do believe that this will become a number one best seller. Oprah/Dr. Phil this book is one you need to share.