The Man I Was Destined to Be: Addiction, Incarceration, and the Road Back to God

At twenty-seven, Michael Tandoi’s life hit a breaking point. Years of bad decisions, fueled by a relentless crack-cocaine addiction, led him to become a danger not only to himself but also to everyone around him. A high-speed car chase, a string of criminal charges, and a courtroom packed with reporters ended with a judge handing down a sentence he believed was the only way to save Michael’s life: seven years in prison.

The Man I Was Destined to Be is Michael’s raw, honest memoir of how add...