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A life of horrors that no one should have to suffer. "Wasted: A Childhood Stolen, An Innocence Betrayed, A Life Redeemed" is the memoir of one Mark Johnson, who faced sexual and physical abuse from the age of four, and became an alcoholic by age eight, a junkie by age eleven, and a prison inmate by age eighteen. With such a nightmarish first two decades of life, trying to dig himself out of such a deep hole would seem nearly impossible, but Johnson managed to turn his life around. A solemn but ultimately optimistic tale, highly recommended for community library memoir collections.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I am currently in the process of reading this book, about one-half way through. Thus far, I am very impressed with the author Mark Johnson's skill at telling this story. The inclusion of how each character in the book feels is excellent, and often is described through the eyes of another. What makes this book so excellent is the style and reality that pours through. The story concerns real life, with the core being the family and it branches out from there. It shows how the interaction between individuals effects each person and their perceptions. So far, I am very impressed.

great book couldnt put down when i started reading mark johnson done a grat job