To Be Loved: Ain't Gonna Be Denied
Born in poverty and violence, without love, the author goes to the streets to find love, becoming successful at everything he applies, even crime. Convicted for a crime the victim said he did not commit, at 19, he was convicted and sentenced to 15 years for robbery. Determined to correct the injustice, the author turns to writing. Over 18 months and on the brink of suicide, the author's letters led the sentencing judge to reduce the sentence by 10 years. So begins the journey of a self-made man. The author seeks counseling, which was a social taboo and a Godsend. The author confronts the past, determines his future, adopts positive thinking discipline, and uses the ex-con stigma to qualify for a college program. He graduates with a B.A. degree, pursues a career in public affairs in the federal government, serving seven cabinet secretaries, and serving as president of a writers guild, travels the world, sues the agency and local police, and retires at the top of the salary pyramid, a husband, father, and grandfather. The author illustrates the many life lessons he learns to steer readers from the pitfalls he faced. Additionally, the author inspires readers to think positively, be true to their beliefs, and believe in themselves, even when family and friends may not, and, regardless of their past mistakes, have the attitude that you "ain't gonna be denied."
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To Be Loved: Ain't Gonna Be Denied
Born in poverty and violence, without love, the author goes to the streets to find love, becoming successful at everything he applies, even crime. Convicted for a crime the victim said he did not commit, at 19, he was convicted and sentenced to 15 years for robbery. Determined to correct the injustice, the author turns to writing. Over 18 months and on the brink of suicide, the author's letters led the sentencing judge to reduce the sentence by 10 years. So begins the journey of a self-made man. The author seeks counseling, which was a social taboo and a Godsend. The author confronts the past, determines his future, adopts positive thinking discipline, and uses the ex-con stigma to qualify for a college program. He graduates with a B.A. degree, pursues a career in public affairs in the federal government, serving seven cabinet secretaries, and serving as president of a writers guild, travels the world, sues the agency and local police, and retires at the top of the salary pyramid, a husband, father, and grandfather. The author illustrates the many life lessons he learns to steer readers from the pitfalls he faced. Additionally, the author inspires readers to think positively, be true to their beliefs, and believe in themselves, even when family and friends may not, and, regardless of their past mistakes, have the attitude that you "ain't gonna be denied."
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To Be Loved: Ain't Gonna Be Denied

To Be Loved: Ain't Gonna Be Denied

by Ronald D. Steele
To Be Loved: Ain't Gonna Be Denied

To Be Loved: Ain't Gonna Be Denied

by Ronald D. Steele

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Born in poverty and violence, without love, the author goes to the streets to find love, becoming successful at everything he applies, even crime. Convicted for a crime the victim said he did not commit, at 19, he was convicted and sentenced to 15 years for robbery. Determined to correct the injustice, the author turns to writing. Over 18 months and on the brink of suicide, the author's letters led the sentencing judge to reduce the sentence by 10 years. So begins the journey of a self-made man. The author seeks counseling, which was a social taboo and a Godsend. The author confronts the past, determines his future, adopts positive thinking discipline, and uses the ex-con stigma to qualify for a college program. He graduates with a B.A. degree, pursues a career in public affairs in the federal government, serving seven cabinet secretaries, and serving as president of a writers guild, travels the world, sues the agency and local police, and retires at the top of the salary pyramid, a husband, father, and grandfather. The author illustrates the many life lessons he learns to steer readers from the pitfalls he faced. Additionally, the author inspires readers to think positively, be true to their beliefs, and believe in themselves, even when family and friends may not, and, regardless of their past mistakes, have the attitude that you "ain't gonna be denied."

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798987756522
Publisher: Pyramid Ideas, LLC
Publication date: 08/04/2023
Pages: 466
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.04(d)

About the Author

Ronald D. Steele is a writer, photographer, traveler, and avid tennis player. The author worked from 1977 to 2000 as a public affairs specialist for the federal government. In 2000, he became an information technology specialist with another federal agency, and in 2007, he retired. Steele also freelanced journalism for five years, with articles published in local media from across the country, leading to appearances on several television and radio stations. He served as president of the African American Writers Guild 1989-1992
Born in Manhattan, N.Y., I grew up as the third child in a family of eight in Washington, D.C. I am the father of three daughters, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Since graduating from the University of the District of Columbia in 1980, I have lived in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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