Up From Ashes: The Streets, Prison, and Redemption

From the streets of Detroit to nearly two decades behind bars--and back again. this is a story of radical transformation. Raised on Detroit's infamous west side in a home marked by trauma, addiction, and violence, Dr. Lardell Spratt's early life was defined by wounds that go unseen but devastate generations. Up From Ashes: The Streets, Prison and Redemption is not just a story about incarceration. It's a story about awakening. From the depths of prison, Dr. Lardell did the hard work most people avoid--confronting his past, healing form childhood trauma, and rebuilding his identity from the ground up. through faith, discipline, and relentless self reflection, he turned pain into purpose. today he is an award winning author, master life coach, trauma-informed facilitator/speaker, and mentor who helps others break free from cycles of trauma and self-destruction. Inside these pages, readers will find a deeply personal look at the lasting impact of childhood trauma and fatherlessness, an unflinching examination of the mindset behind destructive choices and how to change it, and a powerful message of accountability, healing, and self-redemption. most importantly, they will find real hope--for anyone who feels permanently defined by their past.This is more than a memoir. It's a blueprint for transformation.If you've ever felt trapped by your past, desperate for purpose, or hungry to become who you were meant to be--Up from Ashes will show you that no matter how far you fall, YOU CAN RISE! Read more