Dave Ranney, or Thirty Years on the Bowery: An Autobiography (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New



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Print on Demand. This gripping autobiography chronicles the remarkable life of a man from his childhood in the late 1800s to the depths of despair and addiction he sank to as an adult. Born into a loving home but drawn into a life of crime and debauchery, the author's personal struggles reflect the broader social and economic challenges of his era. His journey from innocence to addiction and homelessness is a raw and unflinching account of the human condition and the devastating consequences of sin. The author's ultimate redemption and transformation through the power of faith offers a powerful message of hope and resilience, demonstrating the transformative potential of human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.
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- Title
- Dave Ranney, or Thirty Years on the Bowery: An Autobiography (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- David James Ranney
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1451009747
- ISBN 13
- 9781451009743
- Seller catalogs
- Childrens Fiction
A powerful true-life memoir of hardship, redemption, and street‑level faith.
In Dave Ranney, or Thirty Years on the Bowery, a man describes how a life of crime and danger gave way to grace and service.
This autobiography traces a life on the edge and a turn toward ministry among Bowery residents. Through personal trials, conversions, and sustained faith, the narrative shows how one man’s choices shaped a mission that helped others seeking a better path.
The book blends vivid anecdotes with moments of reflection, revealing how faith, community, and perseverance can transform both a life and a neighborhood.
- Stories of temptation, danger, and the pull toward reform in a bustling city setting.
- Firsthand accounts of conversion, prayer, and leadership in a mission context.
- Insights into mentoring others, including young men seeking a new start.
- Lessons on forgiveness, responsibility, and the power of supportive communities.
Ideal for readers of true-life memoirs that illuminate faith in action, personal growth, and urban ministry.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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