Having survived a tumultuous childhood of poverty and neglect, Eugene Jackson went on to become a Marine and an officer. His memoir, How Fear Moves, shares his experience of growing up as an African American with pride and the sheer will to overcome adversity. Intense, powerful, and ultimately a celebration of perseverance, this collection is a mixture of memories, dreamscapes, and inspirational quotes that have a gritty, yet spiritual feel. Through the Far East, the Gulf War, and multiple duty stations across America, this Marine's boots were made for a journey of self-discovery.
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Before he entered the Marines, Eugene Jackson was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He received his bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Hawaii Pacific University, graduated magna cum laude, and received his master’s degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. He is a Marine officer who served in the Gulf War and a number of other military operations around the world, and he is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, California where he resides in San Diego.
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Food for the soul.,
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This book was written from the soul. I know this to be true, when I opened it up and it immediately grabbed a hold of me and still lingers, long after I have finished it. The author does an amazing job of juggling your attention through his childhood, his present, and his dream world. As well as feeding you quotes and offering a moment of reflection before seducing you back into the story. This book is intelligent, intimate, and personal, it makes you laugh, cry, think, and makes you proud of the strength and the will to overcome and succeed, displayed by one man. The author also uses amazing imagery, as he describes places and situations you feel like you are right there with him. Don't miss the opportunity to feed your soul with this story.
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how fear moves,
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INCREDIBLE this is the best book i have read in a long time from the minute i picked it up i could not stop reading it until i was finished...i have told all my friends and family about this book....he goes in to such detail its like im there and he is telling me his story himself i love it....whom ever reads this book will not be disappointed....hope he writes another book soon.
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Powerful, Intense, Shocking!,
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Eugene Jackson's "How Fear Moves" is an essay on personal courage and this man's ability to move through, over and/or around both external and internal obstacles that prevent many from not only reaching for, but also setting, life goals. The most amazing thing about this book is that the violence and abuse that Mr. Jackson suffered from colleagues, a dysfunctional parent and, in the end his spouse, did not turn him into a violent or abusive person but somehow contributed to his growth and strength.
I loved the spirituality of this book. Throughout there are examples, a sense of the unknown/ unexplainable, contributing to the formation of Mr. Jackson's character. The "dark man", the ghost in Big Mama's tree, dreams that threaten to spill into waking life. Thanks Eugene Jackson. I haven't read a book so thought provoking since "Eucalyptus".
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Big Mama, Fort Worth, San Diego, Courthouse Bay, Camp Courtney, Far East, Camp Pendleton, Clark Air Base, Kaneohe Bay, Big Daddy, Air Force, Marine Wing Support Squadron, Santa Ana, Gulf War, Chief Warrant Officer, Park Place, Jackie Chan, Marine Corps, Miss Jones, Kadena Air Base Browse Sample Pages:
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