Book Description

Life Through the Eyes of a Black Man: "Allow Me to Introduce Myself"

By Craig S. Jones Sr., writing as Carter

This raw, moving, and deeply honest memoir is the first volume in the Life Through the Eyes series - a journey through faith, addiction, family, and redemption as seen through the eyes of a Black man who refused to give up.

From the South Side of Chicago to the red clay roads of Alabama, Carter's story unfolds with powerful honesty. Born into love and struggle, he faces racism, peer pressure, addiction, and incarceration - yet through it all, God's voice never leaves him. Blending heartfelt storytelling with biblical truth and the spiritual wisdom of The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Carter offers readers an intimate look at what it means to fall hard, rise again, and walk with purpose.

This isn't just a story about recovery. It's a story about identity, faith, and the quiet power of grace - about how a man who once lost everything found a reason to live, one day at a time.

With vivid scenes, unforgettable family portraits, and unflinching honesty, Allow Me to Introduce Myself opens the door to a series that invites readers to walk alongside Carter as he explores the hard questions of life, love, and God's redemption.

Themes:

• Faith and redemption through struggle
• The Black American experience - from Chicago to the Deep South
• Addiction, recovery, and healing through the 12 steps
• Brotherhood, family, and the enduring power of prayer
• Resilience and hope in the face of loss

About the Series:

Life Through the Eyes of a Black Man begins here - with an introduction to Carter's world. Each future volume dives deeper into his life's battles and triumphs: from addiction and prison to faith, fatherhood, and freedom.

Perfect for readers who love:

• The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
• The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson
• The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
• Memoirs of resilience and redemption rooted in faith and truth