Upon this rock
Book Description
After nearly twenty-five years behind bars, a man known simply as "Rocky" steps into freedom with a complex relationship to faith. While he acknowledges that the dedicated prayers of New Hope Church's men's ministry played a crucial role in overturning his life sentence, Rocky emerges with a clear distinction in mind: he wants to live righteously, but not necessarily for divine purposes.
This compelling narrative explores the intricate journey of a formerly incarcerated man navigating his newfound liberty in Atlanta's challenging landscape. As Rocky attempts to forge a path of integrity without embracing spirituality, he discovers that righteous living carries its own unexpected burdens and complications.
When Rocky forms a meaningful connection with someone in the notorious Shelton Heights community, his carefully constructed plans begin to unravel in ways he cannot comprehend. The story delves into the complex dynamics of personal transformation, examining how genuine change intersects with faith, community, and human relationships.
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Atlanta, this thought-provoking tale addresses themes of redemption, the power of prayer, and the often surprising ways that spiritual awakening can manifest in our lives. Norman-Bellamy crafts a narrative that speaks to anyone grappling with questions of purpose, second chances, and the mysterious forces that shape our destinies when we least expect them.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 310 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Atlanta (ga.), fiction
- ✓ Transform your relationships
- ✓ Explore African americans, fiction
- ✓ Explore African American men
- ✓ Explore Salvation
- ✓ Explore Ex-convicts
- ✓ Explore Fiction, african american, urban
- ✓ Explore Fiction, african american, christian
