Before sharing the introduction page of my new book, I'd like to sincerely say that I wrote this book to glorify God, not myself. Please keep that in mind, because without Jesus (God the Son) I'm nothing.
New Release!
Title: Half Blind with Full Vision
Retail Price: $23.00
ISBN: 978-1-60862-712-7
Paperback Page Count: 392
Photos: 33 pages
Introduction
I'm fifty-eight years old and I've kept a secret for pretty much my entire life. For the longest time I wanted to be normal, just like everyone else around me. When you read my story you'll understand why. Deep inside I knew that I was different, physically. You wouldn't want to go through what I did as a child, as a grade-school kid, as a middle-school kid, or as a high-school kid. And then later as an athlete or as a young boy wanting to date a girl. My life has been one heck of a mess, one heck of a highlight, and one heck of a resilient story. I have felt depressed; I have felt embarrassed; I have felt scared; I have felt bullied; I have felt worthless, and I have felt cheated in life.
Things just didn't seem fair to me for a long time. Why God allowed this to happen to me, I'll never know. But when he closes half of my window, he opens other talents, possibilities, and joys for me. I never felt angry at God, but I felt angry at people who made fun of me. I felt angry at people that put me in uncomfortable situations throughout my life, especially when I was helpless and defenseless. I owe a big thanks to my dad, my sweet mom, and my two older brothers. They defended me whenever they could.
I can't imagine what my family went through, dealing with me and hearing how other kids or adults spoke about me. I've never asked them, and I don't think I ever will. One thing is for sure, they have always honored what I asked of them. They knew I didn't want anyone to know about my secret. I'm sure at times it leaked out, I understand they were not perfect. I knew that writing this would be difficult for me. I knew that this is what I needed to do to share with the world that despite a huge obstacle, people like me can still live a productive and joyful life. I didn't realize God was with me the entire time, guiding me and steering me in the right direction, but now I do. God loved me so much that He heard my prayers and He answered my prayers one at a time in His timing, and today He still hears my prayers.
I eventually overcame many things that happened to me during my youth life. I worked so hard at anything I did and mastered it – something drove me to want to be a perfectionist. During my adult life I lost someone very precious to me. Someone that I loved deeply. It would again affect me emotionally in a different way than what happened in my youth. I wasn't thinking about Jesus, and I was going to church every Sunday. I started thinking of myself only, selfishly. God was with me and heard my prayers, he brought people into my life that helped me along the way. Jesus restored me to the person that I once was before I lost someone very close to me. I owe a big thank you to Loni, Matt, Jake, and Darci. These special people, who display Jesus in life, helped me in many ways. You'll find out when you read my story.
I hope that my true story provides some useful information to someone that might be going through what I did. Just remember one thing, it's when things get the roughest and toughest that we must not give up, and we must continue the faith with the absence of doubting. Please sit back and enjoy my story, I'll do my best to tell it honestly and passionately.
Note: My new book is available to order now. In addition to paperback, my books are also available on the Kindle and Nook.
To order books (no shipping charges in USA):
Autographed copy - www.davidespi.com
Order with shipping charges:
Amazon.com
www.barnesandnoble.com
You can also order from any retail store
Book-signing event:
Date: December 9, 2017
Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Lancaster Mall
Store: Rainbow West Book Store
Address: 831 Lancaster Dr. NE
City, St., Zip: Salem, OR 97301
A huge thank you to my content editors, Matt Espinoza and Jake Espinoza. In addition, Matt is my webmaster and Jake is my book-cover graphic-design artist. I'm also thankful to my wife, Loni Espinoza, she's my grammar-editing partner. I would not be able to write and publish any of my books without the love and support from these amazing people.
Thank you so much for your ongoing support, I hope you enjoy my new book. Please spread the word. God bless you all.