Sins of Fathers
A Spectacular Break from a Dark Criminal Past
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Harper Inspire (HarperCollins Christian Publishing)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
‘Michael is living proof that love always has the power to bring you home.’ Charlie Mackesy ‘A cracking read. Really gets to the bottom of the madness of a man fighting his demons.’ Ray Winstone ‘His life may have had its ups and downs, but it is wonderful example of God’s transforming power.’ Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of HTB & pioneer of ALPHA ‘Take it from me, Michael got up to some mischief. And to find some peace at the end of it all! You really need to hear this story.’ Former London Crime Boss Growing up, Michael wanted nothing more than to follow in his dad’s footsteps and join the family business. Aged 18, he did just that and entered into the glamourous, dangerous world of organised crime. Michael’s father, a career criminal and contemporary of the infamous Krays, was a wayward role model. Soon Michael’s criminal activities were funding a reckless lifestyle of drugs, sex, and violence. But the high couldn’t last. In 1993 both men were arrested for their involvement in a £13-million smuggling operation. Michael was sentenced to twelve years, serving time in the same prison as his dad. Inside HMP Exeter, Michael found something he had never expected: answers. A chance encounter in the prison chapel led to an experience that would shake the foundations of his life. This is a true story of trauma and transformation, one man’s search for redemption, and the struggle to become the father he never had.
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“MIX Paper from responsible sources FSC™ C007454 FSC™ is a non-profit international organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations, and other controlled sources. This book is produced from independently certified FSC paper to ensure responsible forest management. For more information visit: www.harpercollins.co.uk/green However, it was no quick-fix conversion. True to form, he rebelled, relapsed, and reverted to some of his bad old character faults. Yet his companions on his spiritual journey, mainly from Holy Trinity Brompton’s Prison Alpha team, saw his potential and persevered with him. So did his daughters Aimee, Lillie and Beth; and likewise his ex-wife and rock of ages, Tracy. There were many loving and praying hands involved in this transformation. Today the Michael Emmett I know and admire is a truly redeemed soul, a brilliant storyteller, and a remarkable bringer of the Christian good news. His book deserves to be a bestseller.”
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