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    Under the Influence
    Under the Influence
    Under the Influence
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    Under the Influence

    By Phil Hamman

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    "You're going to end up in prison!"

    Phil Hamman was told this repeatedly while growing up. His life was spiraling out of control. A dismal home life with an abusive, con-artist father who drank, gambled, womanized, and disappeared for days taught Hamman all the wrong lessons. Even appearing before judges, ending up in jail, being sent to the hospital at the hands of the police, and dealing with the murder of his best friend did not deter him. He fought back against the world, refusing to be brought to his knees by anyone. Cheating death became a way of life. One day he stepped into a parking lot at a predestined moment, and his life's course began to change. Fate propelled him from the streets of a harsh, impoverished neighborhood and put him face-to-face with troubled teenagers and the challenge to be their positive influence. Under the Influence is packed with firsthand accounts of violence, death, bullies, street fights, love, and a powerful message that will warm the heart, and leave an indelible mark on the reader.

    This title is published by eLectio Publishing and is distributed worldwide by Untreed Reads.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUntreed Reads
    Release dateSep 4, 2013
    ISBN9781611879520
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    • 5/5
      As an avid reader, I enjoy reading books of all subjects, genres, and eras. When I found out my dad was getting a memoir published it obviously went to the top of my list! I had read an early excerpt, but was anxious and curious to see how the whole thing would turn out. I really enjoyed the writing style; a storytelling format where each chapter is a short story that fits within the big picture. I actually read the book in one setting and could not put the book down. As a teacher I found many parts inspiring, as a daughter I found some parts difficult to read, and as a person I found the message to be uplifting. If you have a teenager at home, have gone through your own struggles, enjoy memoirs, or simply want to read a unique book, you will love Under the Influence.

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