The Miracle

In this unflinching yet touching memoir, James LeBlanc recounts his life as a bi-racial adoptee growing up poor among the upper-crust of Berkeley, CA. Abandonment, confusion, abuse and loneliness led to a life of addiction, homelessness and incarceration as he wandered from one coast to another in search of meaning. After surviving a prison riot, he realized he must change, or he would die. Full of resentment yet desperate, James began to seek God and what happened next was a series of events that led to The Miracle and a new life where he discovered the unbelievable story of his origin and the joy and gratitude that comes from second chances.The Miracle will inspire anyone who desires to overcome the obstacles that block the way to peace. As readers travel through James' journey, they will connect with him as the common emotions of pain, sadness and anger transition to acceptance, forgiveness and finally joy James LeBlanc was born in San Francisco, Ca. Bi-racial, adopted into a white family, and at seven, the child of divorce, James went through years of abandonment, abuse, addiction, incarceration, homelessness, and hopelessness. Finally, in 2007, James started to turn his life around and through faith, mentorship, and hard work, he got sober, started a family and, finally, experienced the miracle that opened him up and enabled him to experience the joy of life. A minister, motivational speaker, and corporate professional, James lives in the Washington DC area with his wife, Marchelle, and their two sons.

Author: James M. LeBlanc
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Xulon Press
Published: 07/30/2020
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9781631297113