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Almost Destroyed Kindle Edition

by Lakisha Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 984 ratings
Ava Gentry met Andre, thirteen years ago, when he was the officer who responded the night she was attacked. Years later, he's still treating her like that scared and broken girl with no self-esteem in need of saving. Every chance he gets, he tries to destroy her with his words and actions leaving her feeling unworthy of love and respect.

The sad reality was it wasn't the first time she's felt this way. From being abused by her grandfather to even worse foster homes; suffering has almost destroyed her identity and ability to love herself.

But she's had enough.

Finally standing up for herself, Andre throws her out, destroying her belongings while almost destroying her. On her own and starting over, she realizes the first thing she needs, besides a place to stay and a job is a relationship with God. Yet, things prove harder than she ever imagined, especially when trouble won't let go, and neither will Andre.

In Almost Destroyed, follow Ava's journey from heartache and brokenness to restoration and finding the strength to love herself again.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09YTQYTK5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Twins Write 2 (April 25, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 25, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 324 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 984 ratings

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Lakisha Johnson

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Lakisha Johnson, author of Christian Fiction writes from her heart.

Over the course of her career, she’s won the 2018 Drunken Druid Book of the Year Award for her book, The Forgotten Wife, 2019 Top Shelf Christian Fiction Book of the Year for Dear God: Hear my Prayer, 2020 Distinguished Authors Guild Award for her book, I’m Not Crazy and was a 2020 TopShelf Women’s Fiction Finalist for her book, When the Vows Break.

In addition to being a self-published author, she’s also a wife of 26 years, mother of 2, grandmother of 1, Pastor, Sr. Business Analyst, Devotional Blogger and more. She’s a college graduate with 2 Associate Degrees in IT and a Bachelor of Science in Bible.

 

Lakisha writes from the heart, and this is why she doesn’t take the credit for what God does. If you were to strip away everything, you’d see that Lakisha is simply a woman who boldly, unapologetically and gladly loves and works for God.

Ask her and she’ll tell you, ”It’s not just writing, its ministry.”

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Customers find the book engaging and powerful, with one mentioning it kept them reading for hours. The spiritual content receives positive feedback, with customers describing it as enlightening and inspirational, and one noting how the prayers and sermons ministered to them. The story is drama-packed with unexpected turns, and the characters are compelling. Customers appreciate the writing quality, with one describing it as a can't-put-down read.

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Customers appreciate the spiritual content of the book, finding it touching and meaningful, with one customer noting how the prayers and sermons ministered to them, while another mentions how it provided a new perspective on life.

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"...It lifted my spirits as if I was in the congregation.I am now preparing to read part 2 and I will be looking to download more books by this author." Read more

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Man look! I truly have no words for this book but Andre baaabae! You are a true peuce of trash... I'm so in love with this Author she is now my favorite. I have read several of her novels and thus one is no different it makes you mad laugh sad happy and most of all it makes you praise God. Brings you closer to the word in a way that's like no other at least for me... Ever vs she stated I intend to read through in my Bible... I'm heading to book 2.... Novelist
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  • amber wilder
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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    If you’re looking for a good story to indulge in then look no further! This book is a great read that explores real life situations paired with working out your own salvation! This book gives a great insight on choosing the hard path has a greater reward in the end
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    What a story! I didn’t think anyone could have it this bad, a little unrealistic but I’m sold. The writing was very convincing. The ending? Well i didn’t see it coming. Excellent read and very encouraging.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025
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    This book was fabulous. This writer is truly annoited and appointed. The woman's day sermon was so powerful and I knew it had to be an actual sermon.It lifted my spirits as if I was in the congregation.I am now preparing to read part 2 and I will be looking to download more books by this author.
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  • PE
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    I am actually surprised that I found this book to be truly amazing. When I first started reading this book, I was not expecting or even thinking I was going to read such a well-detailed book of prayers, scriptures, and messages that really had me in a zone of connecting with God and soul-searching myself for what I was not healed in myself. Moreover, I have read books from this author, and I was not concerned about the content she was expounding on. I knew I was going to get a Christian "dirty" book that will put you on edge. The main female character, Ava, went through some horrendous situations that I know would honestly break a person. The second main character, Andre, is the devil incarnate. I just cannot believe there are people in this world that would intentionally want to cause harm to another human being. You cannot put your hands on someone and expect blessings to be delivered to you.

    Additionally, I do fully believe God will punish those people in a way that will cause an unlimited amount of pain and suffering. The spoken words that were placed over Ava's life by many people are words any reader can imagine over their life, too. I do believe many parts of this book will be a healing balm to a reader for years to come. You cannot help but be touched by God through this book. God is a healer, a remover of fear and intimidation. He can cause storms to be removed, doors to close and fulfilling ones to open. He is EVERYTHING! I am honestly glad that there was no romance in this book. It would have subtracted from the book's overall function of a woman finding her purpose and herself. I am not mad (this time) about a cliffhanger because this plot is not to be rushed when there were so many circumstances being left undone. I just hope part two will be coming sooner than expected. I want to know what will happen to a certain secondary character. A thrilling book.
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    Interesting, intriguing read with a monumental storyline. Pretty well profiled characters. I desire to know how the story ends while being fascinated with the journey.
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  • Mesha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
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    This is a must read! A story of redemption, love, and new beginnings. I couldn’t put it down read the entire book in two days.
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  • libbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars best book ever!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
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    I really enjoyed reading this book I couldn’t not put it down I definitely need part two

    Great book by far.
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  • AngelaHardy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Put Down!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
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    Wow!! Real, raw, and can't put it down! It's 3:30 AM, haven't had
    By any sleep, and I want to start on Book 2 NOW!!! When you start reading, you will not want to be interrupted! I love the Scriptures and prayers as well because no matter what you're going through now, these prayers still cover your situation. By My by
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Destroyed
    Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2022
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    This book was inspirational, and on point about abused, which we all know is real whether it be physical, emotional or otherwise. I enjoy the sermons and prayers they have me in tears with chills all over my body. Was happy that Ava Gentry found the Lord and got baptised . Leaving her abused and making life on her own. What a lovely story waiting for book 2 .
    Love it.
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  • Julia Bourne
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    Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2022
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    Dramatic story with powerful messages that can set you free from all bondage. That ending...I knew something crazy was gonna happen! One of Lakisha's best. Looking forward to seeing how dude gets dealt hahaha 😆
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lakisha has done it again.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2022
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    I don't know what it is, but your books always touch a cord within me. Another eye opener. The story and scripture was on point again. I can't wait for part 2. Keep up the great work.
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