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Healing in the Hog Pen: A poetic inner healing journey of a present day Prodigal son

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In the eyes of the world, Dana Hepworth had the appearance of a successful businessman. Privately however, Dana battled alcoholism, drug addiction and manic depression for 31 years. One day he found himself in a dirty old hop pen. That was the day his healing began! This is a journal of Dana's inner healing from the pain and guilt that started his downward spiral into a world of addiction and mental illness. It is the true story of a present day prodigal son's journey back into the loving arms of his heavenly Father. A Father who has been patiently watching and waiting for His lost son to return home.

Endorsements
Dana's experience of faith, freedom and fulfillment beyond hard trials, drugs and inner confusion, are distilled here into a beautiful tapestry of hope and God's grace for all who seek it when pain and devastation have taken their toll. - Jack W. Hayford, Litt.D - Pastor and Chancellor - The Church of The Way, The King's Seminary, Van Nuys, California.

Dana's testimony in word and poetry brings inspiration and hope for all. It is the story of the prodigal son over again in a 2000 version. It is profitable to to read for all, but especially for those who feel there is no hope. Thank God for Dana and his testimony. - Peter Lord, Pastor, Author; Hearing God, Soul Care, Turkey and Eagles.

The insight Dana Hepworth shares through his poetry is vital to any form of recovery and relevant to all who struggle with life-controlling issues. I recommend this work for anyone seeking a spiritual base for recovery and encouragement in the midst of personal trials. - John Glenn, B.A., M.A. Author, Executive Director; Alpha Ministries

These poems vibrate with the intense reality of a life transformed from darkness to light by the grace of God. Comfort and true hope await all of us for the healing journey called recovery. - Jean LaCour, PhD., CAPP, Dean: N.E.T. International Institute for Counseling & Addiction Studies.

FOREWORD - excerpt
....Healing in the Hog Pen is a gospel of Good News to a global community of alcoholics and drug addicts whoa re "sick of being sick" and tired of "eating the husk that the swine die eat." It is a message of hope and each poem becomes a road sign on the road to recovery that leads prodigal sons and daughters back to Father's House. Those who "listen" carefully to the dialogue of a repentant son in the arms of a living forgiving father will hear a personal invitation to join the party at Papa's house and enjoy the Angelic Choir who sing when "one lost sinner is found and returned to his family".....

....Since his graduation from Dunklin Memorial Camp recovery program, Dana has been actively sharing his faith in men's ministries, recovery groups and counseling centers. These aftercare groups do not encourage "drunk-a-logs", like people driving down the road looking only in the rear view mirror of the past addictions. They are more like caravans of ex-slaves who have left the land of bondage and are on the way to stake out new homesteads in the "Promised Land". Those who join then can share their inheritance; those who spurn this great invitation can still find employment in the therapeutic atmosphere of the hog pen. "The party is still going on at the Father's Hose and you are invited to the celebration!" - Rev. Mickey Evans, Founder of Dunklin Memorial Camp