Honey and the Rock

About the Book

Inside this book is my testimony of my journey, struggles and things I learned along the way. Recovery is not easy even if you have a good support system. For me, I had to rely on my faith. There were several people and organizations that helped me, but by faith I was lead to them. I now live my recovery one day at a time through faith. It is my hope that this book will help to set you on the road to recovery from the things that hold you back such as addiction, relationship problems, heartbreak and insecurity. We are affected by so many things such as culture, poverty and loss that can send your life in a tailspin. This is a compilation of some of the things I have learned through God’s divine guidance. He will guide you as well. I’m not where I need to be but thank God I’m not where I was..

About the Author

Johnny Brownlow grew up in Greensboro Al. He is the third child of Emma Brownlow. His Mother suffered domestic abuse in Chicago which prompted her to move back to Greensboro while pregnant with his older brother Rueben. They were a family with little means but they were rich with Faith Love and the Holy Spirit. His early years were normal but later in his childhood he had to develop responsibility at a very young age. Over time he would have problems coping so he turned to alcohol. Johnny had a very successful naval career. He had two tours of the Persian Gulf. He served as work center supervisor training coordinator and mentor while covering up his alcoholism. After his navel service his disease progression became worse. Johnny was also diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. The people in his life began to distance themselves from him because of his alcoholism and other issues until he was homeless and completely alone. He began to have thoughts of suicide and attempted to take his own life several times, but God said “no” each time. Johnny found renewed faith and life in God. A healing, forgiveness, and peace came into his life. He is a living witness and his testimony of redemption and power of the Almighty God are in the pages of this book.