Pushed by Hustle

About the Book

This book is a tragic tale of the consequences of choosing a life of hustle and lust. The story begins with LaQuan, a.k.a. Cain Jenkins (the main character), being released from prison. Now in the fight of his life, there is a fierce battle being fought for his soul. Satan wants him to be a promoter of his kingdom and lures him with lustful rewards. LaQuan chooses riches, fame, women, and money; but he realizes that his choice of material possessions is not filling the void in his heart. LaQuan’s family is close and supportive. His mother, Beverly, is always encouraging him to come to church. Her dream is that one day, he will bring God’s Word to others. LaQuan ignores this calling and pursues the hustle and sex with many women. While incarcerated, he finds love with Carmen, a correctional officer; but his lust causes him to be unfaithful. LaQuan witnesses death and murders, indulges in unprotected sex, and sees his friends incarcerated because of the hustle. Nothing seems to get his attention until his worst fear comes true and the love of his life is murdered. It is only at this point that he surrenders and denounces a life of lust and hustle. It is only at this point that his life begins.

About the Author

I, Ashley D. Mooring, was born into poverty in Bryan-College Station, Texas (home of the Fighting Texas Aggies) to parents -- Beverly and Cecil Mooring. As a child the cards were stacked against me. I turned to the streets at an early age to find comfort and a sense of belonging. I soon became involved with some rebellious kids and led down their bumpy path. For over 25 years I wandered in the wilderness. I've been addicted to drugs, shot twice and nearly died of stab wounds. I've been homeless incarcerated I went to a place in my life where everyone who knew me lost all hope of me ever rebounding and doing something positive. It had been prophesied, when I was 19 years-old, that one day I would be a minister of God's word. This was something I neither foresaw nor desired until my life along a destructive path caused me finally to surrender to the will and the way of the Lord. Once I did, my life changed. I've not visited a prison since and I've conquered my drug addiction. I currently hold Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees in Divinity and preside as one of the ministers at Castle Heights Baptist Church in Bryan, Texas.