Wrong Side of the River

by Cliff Johnson

Overview

Hot and humid, Southeastern Texas is also a land of Spanish moss lined bayous and secrets. At times the secrets are as dark as the bayous themselves. Many are revealed in this fast-moving and exhilarating memoir of a young boy on an unforgettable journey through non-stop turmoil. At times heartbreaking, his story is an emotional visual portrayal of a child fighting to survive while surrounded by alcoholism. Without slowing, the story continues on a wild ride around the United States as Cliff shares his shocking story in brutal honesty.

Come along for the ride as the author lets you experience both the joys and heartfelt shame of living on the Wrong Side of the River. This is a story you won't soon forget.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011856747
Publisher:	Misty Peak Publishing
Publication date:	06/01/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	182 KB

About the Author

Born in Beaumont, Texas, the author has experienced many aspects of personal growth through a number of difficult situations. His employment background is as checkered as his childhood, and includes stints working as deckhand on a tug boat, construction labor, entertainer, salesman, heavy equipment operator, cowboy, truck driver, farmer, motel manager, miner, apartment manager, and private investigator.

For the past 28 years, Cliff and his lovely wife Elaine have made Idaho their home. They are the proud parents of two sons and a daughter; Robert, Timothy, and Misty. Doctors said there could be no children after Robert, but prayer and faith in God proved otherwise.

In 1985 Cliff became a reserve police officer, and knew he had found the career he had always searched for. A few years later he was hired full time. His previous experiences placed him in a unique position to thoroughly understand the needs of the community. He progressed through the ranks of corporal and sergeant until one of his proudest moments came in 1997 when he was appointed Chief of Police. Cliff retired from the police department January 1, 2010.

Cliff says: “If you have a dream and are willing to pay the price to see its fulfillment, nothing can stop you from achieving it.”

Editorial Reviews

This remarkable journey of a young boy through a childhood of poverty and alcohol abuse is a true portrayal of the resilience of the human spirit against seemingly insurmountable odds. It is a story to remember; its poignant message will remain with this reviewer for some time.

Allbooks Reviews - Debbie Lawrence