THE ANGEL IN LA is a gripping, nonfiction novel combining absolute realism, humor, and a moving, supernatural twist. While on the tennis tour, Merritt is confronted by an angel in Los Angeles who guides him with a directive. From this point forward Merritt is haunted and oppressed by his heinous nemesis alcohol in a clash of Darkness versus Light. Although it is seemingly winning, causing Merritt to become homeless and a fugitive of the law, he never forgets the angel who tenaciously pursues him and spurs him towards recovery.
If you have ever been curious what really goes through the mind of a chronic alcoholic/addict, then walk with Merritt and get a firsthand peek into the secret underworld of alcoholism, which lured him into boundless depths of assorted self-indulgence beginning in Los Angeles. Unlike “Leaving Las Vegas” this true story is about hope and a strong will to live.
If you have ever been curious what really goes through the mind of a chronic alcoholic/addict, then walk with Merritt and get a firsthand peek into the secret underworld of alcoholism, which lured him into boundless depths of assorted self-indulgence beginning in Los Angeles. Unlike “Leaving Las Vegas” this true story is about hope and a strong will to live.
Excerpt from The Angel in LA:
“A shaft of morning light sloped on his face with its warm, radiant power, exposing deep lines that should not have been there. But it was also a face that had witnessed something profoundly mystical—something so intensely spectacular he could not let go of it as hard as he tried.”
The Angel in LA is available at Amazon.com: amazon.com/author/theangelinla
“A shaft of morning light sloped on his face with its warm, radiant power, exposing deep lines that should not have been there. But it was also a face that had witnessed something profoundly mystical—something so intensely spectacular he could not let go of it as hard as he tried.”
The Angel in LA is available at Amazon.com: amazon.com/author/theangelinla
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
"This book is a must read for anyone that has ever had a loved one with an addiction of any kind. It is the riveting story of an alcoholic with a promising life tossed aside due to the destructive force of addiction. The charades, criminal acts, excuses, lies and depths of despair detailed in the book confirm the control alcohol (and other addictions) has over an addict's life. Though honest, brutal, and painful to read at times, this book will give the reader an insight into a dark world. This is a story of faith and second chances." Sheri Wilson Kerhulas
"Thanks so much for sharing your story of your battle with this insidious disease...and of your daily victory! The book is a well-written and gripping account of what you experienced as your life unraveled, but also the transformation that you experienced as you and your Higher Power worked together to overcome and win the battle. Keep telling your story....there is always one more person who needs to hear it!" James Van Hecky, Recovery Institute of NC.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gaden Merritt Corpening has been clean and sober from alcohol and drugs for over eleven years. His sobriety began once admitted via scholarship to The Pavillon, one of the top rehabs in the country, and Gaden’s fifth attempt at a sober life. Two years later he worked there, helping hundreds of addicts and a few celebrities in their early recovery. He went back to college and was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society. Gaden is a USTA Certified Tennis Instructor in Tryon, NC, and a guest speaker at Wofford College and other universities, local seminars, and Rotary Clubs. He regularly attends AA/NA meetings. He is happily married and shares a life with his wife and their two Chihuahuas, Twi and Ava, and their cat Jasper in Lynn, NC.