Broken Shackles

An Aspirational Journey, Anchored by Determination, Purpose and Forgiveness

By: Bill Herndon

Narrated by: Bill Herndon

Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

A potent memoir that unveils the extraordinary life of the author. Born into poverty and generational trauma, with parents who were troubled teenagers lacking formal education, the author faced immense challenges from the outset.

As a child, he confronted abuse and bore witness to his mother's ongoing mental health struggles, stemming from her deeply entrenched trauma Simultaneously, his father waged his own battle against demons and addiction.

From a young age, the author possessed an inherent aversion to individuals harboring ill intentions - a trait that would ultimately shape his destiny. Against all odds, he adamantly refused to yield to circumstances that often prove overwhelming and perpetuate cycles devoid of hope.

At the age of 10, he summoned the courage to escape a cruel foster care family, a distant 25 miles away from the nearest city, As an adult, he displayed unwavering determination by rescuing his mother, whom he hadn't seen in over a decade, from the clutches of prostitution and addiction within a crack den. Leaving that crack house without her was simply not an option.

This gripping true story stands as a tribute to resilience, aspiration, and the transformative power of forgiveness. It serves as an inspirational call to embrace our boundless potential.

©2023 Bill Herndon (P)2023 Bill Herndon

Absolutely Fantastic!

From the first chapter, the book had me sitting on tbe edge of my seat in anticipation of what was going to happen next. The time and effort that the author put into this creation is very evident in how the story unfolds. The Bible says to rejoice with those that rejoice and mourn with those that mourn. I did just that with laughter, tears and celebration. The bottom line is BRAVO!!!

Brocken Shackles. A must read for everyone. Very inspirational and motivational book.

“Brocken Shackles” is a wonderful book. Good job Bill Herndon.
This book can inspire everyone, especially the people that are struggling with their past… it’s a very motivational and inspirational book, showing how a kid, being poor and living in a not favorable conditions throughout his childhood, was not broken and grew up as a good person, achieving his goals, regardless of the obstacles that hindered him. Being focused and determinated, giving his all to his goals he achieves them. To be able to forgive and love it is a great strength. Always to be on top and strive for the best regardless of obstacles and difficulties, always remaining a decent person, loving and attentive, caring and kind to his loved ones and those around him. This is a motivational book for everyone who, regardless of the difficulty, will always achieve their goals and dreams, moving towards the goal without stopping, without looking back, being focused and self-confident, not procrastinating , but achieving their desires and striving for excellence.

Thank you Bill for your wonderful audiobook, thank you for sharing your life story with us, your listeners and readers. This audiobook is easy to listen, some parts of the audiobook makes you cry, some parts are very funny, makes you smile. I listened this audiobook in an instant, it was excitingly interesting. It is impressive that all the difficulties in your life did not break you, but tempered you and made you stronger, becoming an excellent professional in your field. Your desire to achieve your goals inspires and makes the listeners think about the meaning of life and its values, teach to take care of families and friends. Shows that there is only one life and we must live it with dignity, love and appreciation.