Book Tour: Secrets a true story of addiction

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Everyone has a secret or two, a part of their life they would rather not share with the rest of the world.

But for Jonathan Daugherty, his secret was so life-altering and relationship-ending that he fought to keep it hidden at all costs. And it did cost him. His secret kept him from contentment, peace, and the possibility of being known and loved for who he truly is. That’s what any secret addiction can do—but in particular a sex addiction.

After his wife finally discovered his secret, their marriage appeared to be over. In Secrets, Jonathan honestly and courageously shares his story of addiction to pornography and how he lost everything to it.

But that’s not how the story ends. While Jonathan struggled, someone else was at work—his heavenly Father. At the lowest possible moment of his life, God stepped in and brought him hope and healing. This is a story of both loss and redemption that gives hope to anyone who has ever experienced the power and struggle of addiction and its life-destroying effects.

Addiction doesn’t have the final say over Jonathan’s life or in his marriage. The God who finds the lost, heals the sick, and brings life from death has the last, victorious word.

—A courageous, honest and open account of life as a sex addict and how sex addiction destroys marriages.
—A life-affirming and personal story of recovery and redemption that will inspire readers.
—Offers hope to all who struggle with pornography and sex addiction.
—Each chapter includes a “Living in the Light” section designed to equip and help readers find freedom from addiction.
—Suitable as a study for support groups of addicts and those who care about them.

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                                                My Thoughts About The Book:                                                              

"Everyone has a secret or two areas of their life they would rather not share with the general public."

Secrets is a small book that is packed with a bunch. It is a cross between a conversation and a self help book. It could be considered a devotional of sorts as well, I suppose. It seems as the author is having a conversation with you. It is a small thin book to help start a conversation about the hard stuff in life. The brokenness, the trouble, the things no one wants to talk about. He makes it deeply personal by telling us the readers how his brokenness overtook his life. Although at the end of each profound memory, he gives the read hope. He does this by sharing why his feelings were wrong and how living without secrets can be accomplished.

I have never struggled with a sexual addiction, or had an issue with pornography. Although I have seen how this can ruin lives, destroy marriage, and leave carnage in its wake. The author is so courageous and unapologetic in his writing. Rarely in the world, and in christian self help books do we someone so completely and candidly reveal they aren't perfect, that they can give advice because they have struggled, the have recovered, and they have healed. I admire his courage to really speak the truth. 

I personally feel like this book is a must read for anyone struggling with addiction whether sexual or some other kind. I feel like pastors and counselor need to have this on their shelves.

Disclaimer: I received this book from Litfuse in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All thoughts are my own and do not reflect that. 

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Jonathan Daugherty is the founder of Be Broken Ministries, and founder of Gateway to Freedom workshop for men. He also hosts the weekly radio broadcast, Pure Sex Radio, and is in demand nationally as a speaker on sexual purity and men s issues. He has appeared on multiple radio and television media, both local and national. He has authored "Grace-Based Recovery," "The 4 Pillars of Purity," and other works. Jonathan lives with his wife and three children in San Antonio, Texas.