SHOCKING...JAW DROPPING...
Adults called him DIABLO! His addictions started by age 6!
Leon wanted to be like other kids; he wanted to be normal, he wasn't!
BROKEN...A gripping tale of a lost and damaged kid that will take you on a powerful, emotional, and intense rollercoaster ride. Eye opening, and heartbreaking!
A very young and dark life, this is the story of Leon R. Walker's youth and his deeply rooted de-mons. From his earliest memories to his last year of high school, he recalls in great detail, his childhood as disturbing, turbulent, and mind shattering. Born in 1965, as a black kid growing up in the inner city of Cleveland and East Cleveland in the 70s and early 80s, he was exposed to pov-erty, racism, and violence. The victim of a broken home, Leon somehow survived his youth, de-termined to learn from his mistakes and succeed in a seemingly inhospitable world. His young mind warped, his eyes deceived, he saw and engaged in things no child his age should ever see, or do. His life BROKEN!
Leon R. Walker Jr. is a 32-year decorated Naval Veteran with more than eleven deployments to the Persian Gulf and other areas of conflict throughout the world. Leon sailed the seas for fifteen years on five different Naval vessels. As a Navy instructor, recruiter, and company commander (drill sergeant), he was trained, qualified, and trusted to lead thousands of sailors during his career. He and his sailors received numerous awards and accolades. A well-spoken and articulate mentor, teacher, and motivational speaker, Leon's love and passion are people from all walks of life. Growing up poor in Cleveland, Leon had no choice but to be mentally strong to overcome numerous obstacles. He then wrote about his struggles with a goal of helping those in need. He's a father of three and a godfather of three. Leon's other projects include life coaching, health coaching, writing poetry, and has authored six new books soon to be released. He is best known for his fiery motivation, energetic counseling, and his skills at helping people to reach higher levels of growth. Leon has spoken to thousands of youth and adults during his lifetime. He was a youth football coach, mentorship program developer, manager of a suicide prevention program, and various other programs to help people grow and conquer addictions, including drug and alcohol addiction. In 2011, Leon was a match and agreed to participate in a painful, weeklong procedure donating stem cells to a woman in need. His passion . . . people!
