Publisher's Synopsis
"Positive Minded People: Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Adversity For Living A More Positive Life" contains the real stories of nine people who learned to live powerfully by overcoming their adversities. The stories in this book highlight the challenges of suicidal thoughts, depression, poverty, failed relationships, LGBT issues, spiritual struggles, family setbacks, addiction, and everything in between. No rock was left unturned. These authors pour their hearts, and express their experiences, in rare and raw form, all to deliver practical truths that only a true survivor can give. One of these heartfelt stories comes from Bennie Mayberry, who is the Founder of Positive Minded People. Mr. Mayberry lost his mother in 2008 from the complications of drug use. He experienced fifteen years of poverty, an environment filled with drugs, living at times without electricity, losing his father to the prison system, and even sexual abuse as a child. Reconciling these experiences was not easy. Despite these struggles, Bennie founded Positive Minded People in 2011 to build an inspiring community of people that change lives on a local and global scale. Now over 7,000 members and several years later, eight members of Positive Minded People, along with Bennie, share their stories in hopes of helping others experience life in a new way. Why is this book so valuable? We all need encouragement and we all need examples of how success looks on the other side of struggle. When the circumstances of life knock you down, uplifting stories from others can light a pathway to greater understanding and clearer direction. With almost 200 pages of power-packed truth, let this book be your beacon of hope! In sharing their stories of overcoming adversity, the authors simply want to let you know, "They did it, and so can you!"
