Don't Let Go! - Softcover

Deas, Dr Isaac; Deas, Bertha; Mann, Shirley; Livingstone, Tiffany; Carlos, William Barry; Brighton, Marsha; Carter, Jean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934194034 ISBN 13: 9781934194034

Publisher: Olmstead Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Dr. Isaac Deas had it all! Multiple degrees in education, a prestigious job in the juvenile justice system, a wife, great friends, supportive family, and a brand new home. He threw it all away when he became a drug addict. As his double life shattered, he slid into a life of drugs, partying, homelessness, living on the streets, divorce, job loss, and finally rehabilitation centers. Follow him through these life changes and learn how this prodigal son returned via his voice and those of his relatives and friends who said, "Don't let go!".

About this title

From the Back Cover

Rev. Dr. Isaac Deas was a very respected part of the juvenile justice system, his church, his community, and his extended family. But, he was hiding a dirty ugly destructive secret, drug addiction. Finally, it all caught up with him. The drugs twisted their stealy, sickly fingers around all the facets of life and tore at the very essences of his soul. He was stripped of everything he had, his career, his extended family and friends, his church, dignity, respect, his newly built home, and his wife. Dr. Deas' friends and family members lead you through the twists and turns of his desctruction and rehabilitation in their own words as you read the pages of his life story. Delve into the personal and gut wrenching admissions of his mother, sister, niece, former wife, colleagues, and friends as you leaf through the pages of this book.

About the Author

Dr. Isaac Deas was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He is the Interfaith Chaplain of Hospice, Lake and Sumter County, Adjunct Professor for Lake-Sumter Community College, Foundation Board member of Lake Sumter Community College, Guardian Ad litem, Lake County and Board of Directors for the YMCA. Dr. Deas has a bachelors' degree in Social Work from the University of New Haven. He has three Masters' degrees: Public Administration, University of Connecticut; Counseling, University of New Haven; and Education from Columbia University. He has a Doctorate of Education from Columbia University. Dr. Deas is the President and CEO of Deas Consulting and serves as Assistant Pastor at The Fathers Houses Christian Center, Leesburg, Florida.

About this edition

• Publisher: Olmstead Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1934194034
• ISBN 13: 9781934194034
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120
• Editor: Hammett Christine C
• Illustrator: Horner Jr Ray, Hammett Christine