Ascent from Darkness: How Satan's Soldier Became God's Warrior... A GRIPPING TALE OF AMAZING GRACE

Ascent from Darkness: How Satan's Soldier Became God's Warrior

"Ascent from Darkness", a truly gripping tale, tells the story of a man who is worse than lost, far beyond God's reach, and what we think of as pure evil. However, the crux is that this man, who is seemingly beyond redemption, finds it through the GRACE of God and Jesus' unending love. It reminds me of the story of of Paul and his redemption on the road to Damascus. The story also brings to mind the hymn, "Amazing Grace", and how sweet it really is.

This story is not for the faint of heart, but for anyone going through a truly wretched experience, one does not have to look any further to find comfort in the tale of this man, for if the lesser of us can find hope through Jesus Christ, so may we all. Leehan's testimony not only serves as a cautionary tale, but also as a sort of guidance to find the light in the midst of the darkness.

I, myself, am a fan of true crime, documentary film, and the like, and found this piece an exceptional example of those with the addition of faithful testimony. I felt a strong sense of condemnation for his character, but then saw the sin in myself and how grateful I am for Jesus' atonement in my place. What a contemplative day today, being Easter, and a perfect day to write this review as I felt extremely contemplative during this read.

My only caution, and the reason I deducted a star from my rating, is the graphic tone of the book. I gauge this on a liberal scale, but could not recommend to my own mother. The aftermath of more than one night was a dark, depressing feeling. But, overall, I find that it was worth it for the accurate effect. If you can read something a bit lighter right before bed, you might be sleeping a bit easier.

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