Addiction: Saved by the Grace of God

Anthony Marakovitz nails down what his life was like as an extreme addict for forty years--following his happy childhood, some bad boy middle and high school years, indiscriminate relationships, and normally fatal health complications with enough drugs and alcohol to have killed anyone. Now that he has recovered, Anthony shares facts that most people don't know about addicts, compulsive behavior, and productive, faith-based recovery. Believing that each one of us is within reach of an addict, Anthony launches his story with serious hope for anyone who is dealing with addiction of any kind--anger, drugs (prescription or otherwise), alcohol, sex, control, simply more of anything--the list is long. These addictions permeate every socioeconomic level and impact everyone and everything around them. The author hopes that his story will encourage and benefit anyone who wholeheartedly seeks long-term recovery--no turning back!

Anthony Marakovitz is currently a full-time Calvary Chapel deacon who leads a class for new believers, teaches Celebrate Recovery's 12-Step program, and heads up ocean baptisms. God continues to bless Marakovitz's handyman business (Bada Bing, LLC) as well as his ministry, The Armor of God. Marakovitz and his wife, Gerry, are a dynamic team for people who are seeking recovery. They are confident that faith-based recovery has the potential to be lifelong and filled with peace, hope, and purpose. Krissie Schuster Cilano has learned to experience and enjoy God's presence. Editing present-day God stories for readers to enjoy and benefit from is her way of knowing God better and making him known.