Pennies from Heaven for Kevin
by Kevin Hyde
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Pub Date Jan 17 2024 | Archive Date Sep 17 2024
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Description
Pennies from Heaven for Kevin is a remarkable story of a man whose life spiraled out of control after the death of his two-year-old son, Kyle. Blaming himself and ridden with pain and guilt, Kevin went on a downward path spending a total of seven years locked up in nineteen different jails and prisons, along with numerous rehabilitation centers over twenty years for alcohol and drug addiction.
At one treatment facility, Kevin found a penny on his nightstand. The year of the penny was the year Kyle was born. Money was not allowed at the facility and, in that moment, the spirit of Kyle filled Kevin’s heart. Through all the subsequent rehabs and incarcerations, Kevin would find pennies, even in solitary confinement, and he would know his son was with him, most importantly, he knew he would see Kyle again someday.
Kevin wrote the first draft of his story in 2013, just before he went into prison for the last time. Putting his story on paper made it real and taught him how self-centered he had been and how he had blamed everyone and everything to avoid looking in the mirror. His life began to change the day he stopped asking God why his child was taken from him and finally got on his knees and asked God to lead him in the direction of a new and healthy life.
In this book, you will read about the depths of desperation and pain from a devastating loss that one man went through and his road to recovery. The author hopes it will show you that there is help available and provide you with the certainty that there is a God and Heaven and that you will see your loved ones again. In the meantime, they can send you signs to let you know you are not alone.
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798334606234 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 70 |
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Featured Reviews
Victoria W, Reviewer
Interesting.
A very quick read at just 70 pages. It’s a brief outline of good going bad and tuning things around. How grief can control you, and how you neeef to find that thing that will see you through and find a light at the end of a dark tunnel.
Reviewer 1453589
Pennies from Heaven for Kevin was both a heartwarming and heartbreaking true story. Don’t miss this one.
Kelly L, Librarian
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a short book but it packs a punch. Kevin's life seemed to be always in the brink of destruction and it took a turn for the worse after his young son died. The drug and alcohol abuse was meant to self medicate and stuff down his feelings. He really went through a lot of crime and jail time before he finally cleaned up. Quite the journey for Kevin. I hope he's able to remain clean and sober and not blame himself for his son's death.
Kay O, Reviewer
Fascinating read. Loved it.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.
Hannah H, Reviewer
An honest, raw, real story about grief, addiction, and overcoming. This story gave me all the feels. A detailed perspective on drug and alcohol addiction that I had never heard before. The vulnerability by Kevin Hyde as he gave insight to not only his actions but also his mindsight and emotions that led to the actions - wow! So real and heartbreaking. To see the depths of his despair that God pulled him out of was truly miraculous. While the title refers to pennies from heaven, this is only a small snippet of the story. This was more of an autobiography/testimony of how Kevin came to accept Jesus Christ as his savior. Such a beautifully broken story and so brave of Kevin to share it with the world.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kevin Hyde for the ARC and chance to give my honest opinion.
Catherine P, Reviewer
This book is a very emotional book for meto.read. I absolutely know where he.was coming from. Drinking and drugs were a.thing for me back when I was younger. Everything started during college for me but now I have been clean and sober for 20 plus years. Kevin's story is so unique. Not everyone has the.same tale to.talk.about. my story is totally.different from mime and everyone else's. Short book but alot of impact I'm the words. I cried and understood where he.was coming from. Its great he found the support of the.higher power and other people. Great story great ending. I loved the book so much and hoping I can buy this book in a paperback if I can find it.
I received a free copy of the book and is voluntarily writing a review
Jodi K, Reviewer
This book was a difficult read for many reasons. The first reason being the human component, people are suffering all over in the world and you never truly know the story of another person unless they share it with you.
I have personal experience with a lifelong alcoholic, and the way the waves of addiction reach far beyond the addict themselves. I appreciate the way this life story was shared, and I also applaud the author for baring things that I am sure were very difficult. It gives hope to others to have someone continue trying to heal, and to potentially have found peace on their journey.
A few turns of prose, but nothing major. Thank you for allowing me to read this on NetGalley.
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