A Shot at Mercy (A Shot in the Dark, #1) By Timothy R. Baldwin

Shooting on mercy drive Baldwin s focus on family and friends rings true in so many ways the most important being that overcoming the grip of addiction is something that is virtually impossible to do alone Family and friends are often the ones to notice the signs of addiction and push for change and recovery I remember reading Go Ask Alice written by Beatrice Sparks when I was younger and Timothy Baldwin s story reminds me of that memoir in a lot of ways. Book A Shot at mercyone The running theme of forgiveness is paramount in this story.

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Bloodshot is a powerful story about the love of a father for his daughter The author has handled the subjects of drugs crime and death with realism while also showing compassion and empathy for both the addict and the families and friends affected. EBook A Shot at mercy cast I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review 9781644562291 What would you do to save your child What would you do to save your child It s a question no parent may want to ask themselves Yet sometimes in one s life you might. Book A Shot at mercy medical I will be honest I didn t go looking for a book like this I read mainly romances I took a chance on this book and now I am glad I did This book touches some pretty heavy topics of our children living in our society of drugs crime and death But this author has written this book tastefully getting the point across that these children are out there and should be helped. Book A Shot at mercyone Side note This book was a powerful and moving read with real messages throughout the pages A must read 9781644562291 With mental health front and centre in today s world Bloodshot is a book that s timely It s about a father who fights to save his daughter from her opioid addiction as her life spirals downhill As a recovering addict he unfortunately knows this life well Author Timothy Baldwin does a good job of pulling on the readers heartstrings with everyday characters who are well developed and believable The main character Emmitt Wasson takes extraordinary steps to save his daughter Lindsay from herself which will leave most readers questioning if they d do the same when facing similar circumstances Although some content in the narrative is dark the themes of hope forgiveness and family support shed light I d recommend it to anyone who is struggling with addiction either directly or indirectly 9781644562291 I enjoyed the story of Emmitt his family and supportive friends among the story of drug addiction The story was realistic with the highs and the lows of his daughter Lindsay who struggled to cease drugs Emmitt himself was challenged by addiction while his friends and wife offered him ongoing support until he beat the disease I felt that he offered his daughter too many hugs and kisses when he needed to be a bit tougher with her as they say tough love I understand that he needed to be supportive of Lindsay but his daughter may have seen the hugs as a reward by constantly having his attention Later he faced new challenges with his wife and daughter I would have liked a slightly longer ending as I felt it was a little too abrupt but other than that it was a thought provoking story and well worth the read 9781644562291 The good a heart wrenching tale of addiction tells the story of a desperate father struggling with his young daughter s opioide addiction As a parent I related to the gamut of emotions involved. Show mercy to sb Overall I would recommend the book particularly to readers who have suffered addiction or that of a family member s 9781644562291 Emmitt Wasson s life wasn t perfect But with a decent job and a loving family his life was pretty good That is until a horrific accident left him and his family spiraling out of control While Emmitt struggles to put his family back together his daughter begins to make a series of choices that put her on a dangerous path Emmitt knows all too well With his daughter s future hanging in the balance he faces a battle requiring a strength and a faith he has yet to understand Through unlikely friendships he will discover the drive and determination he needs to face an immense struggle he isn t sure he can win But fight he must especially if he is to rescue his daughter and have a shot at mercy A Shot at Mercy A Shot in the Dark 1 I seldom get into the type of stories that Bloodshot is Life stories are not my primary interest I can say I traditionally like my protagonists to be fighting zombies and monsters in a hail of gunfire Let me tell you firsthand this story is intense I was concerned worried angry and easily mirrored the emotions of the cast as the story progressed. PDF A Shot at mercy tv Bloodshot follows Emmett a man who battles his demons Hearing his situation unfold makes you angry yet sympathetic to his position He recovers from his drug addiction which is a significant feat for anyone who has ever battled with the same situation. Book A Shot at mercy medical center Baldwin not only manages to take the story into an emotional rollercoaster but he also makes you give a damn about everyone you read about Emmet a religious man but not quite as much as he should be wrestles with life post rehabilitation from his drugs As it says in the book description his daughter decides to go the route of drugs as well Baldwin manages to capture the feelings of Emmett as he battles with memories of his reasons for taking this path. A Shot at Mercy epubor Full of a vast cast of characters his narrator John Rodriguez knocks it out of the park Well spoken crisp and clear Rodriguez can capture the intensity of every moment as it unfolds He seamlessly transitions between each character with ease. Book A Shot at mercyme Again I like boom boom shoot em up stories for their intensity Bloodshot is not one of those yet the drama and situation rival any war book I could read I highly recommend this story to anyone 9781644562291 I am a big fan of Baldwin s young adult novels so I was excited about a new read from him In this novel A Shot At Mercy I was surprised that this was not a Young Adult cozy mystery but a gripping story about a father and daughter caught up in the insidious world of addiction Baldwin has outdone himself portraying the characters with such a strong sense of reality that the reader feels pulled into the despair and struggles that both the main characters go through The reality of addiction is always awful and Baldwin tells it like it is Reading a book like this brings the reader to ask the question why would anyone ever get involved with substances that absolutely ruin your life As a parent this book touched my deepest fears As an educator I strongly recommend it be read by all preteens The book delivers a strong warning It certainly urges kids to find an outlet or escape that helps them to process the heavy issues they are dealing with anything but substance abuse 9781644562291 This is a short yet dark and gritty portrayal of an overwhelming subject addiction The author shows how addiction can not just affect the addict but also the family and friends around them At times I wished characters were reacting differently but even if they did I believe the results would have been the same Sometimes there is no right or easy answer and the author reflected this in these characters Often no matter what happens there is not a happy ending but there can be a glimpse of hope 9781644562291 Bloodshot is the story of a seemingly average American family coming to terms with the problem of addiction We see this first when Emmitt struggles with his developing addiction to pain killers following an accident at work With the help of family and friends he is able to overcome the problem and move on with his life His daughter however and for good reason An addict will always be an addict They may no longer be using but that demon will always haunt them and only through the forgiveness of their friends family and loved ones will they ever feel strong enough to say no to their addiction. Book A Shot at mercy In a country currently facing growing problems with heroin and opioid addiction it s important that we all look for the signs in those around us and offer a hand when the burden is too great for them to carry on their own 9781644562291 oy was that emotional. Short mercredi addams A religious man with all the struggles battles while life happens He is such a loving father trying his best maybe a little bit too much sometimes T R Baldwin succeeded in creating a love hate emotion to the reader which I really enjoy when reading a book The author did a really good job there. A Shot at Mercy epubs air What I hated was the daughter character I feel like she was an attention seeker spoiled brat who cannot appreciate life The themes of drugs decay and depression overwhelming as they are create a dark setting to this exceptional piece of work. A Shot at Mercy pdfescape I 100% recommend 9781644562291 Tim grew up in Syracuse New York He currently resides in Maryland where he teaches English Creative Writing Film and Theatre on the middle school level At the insistence of his own students he began writing seriously in 2014 He credits his love for story to his mother who spent countless hours reading to him and his siblings when they were growing up Growing up he devoured the literary works of C. Kindle A Shot at mercy mychart R Tolkien Piers Anthony and many others Mysteries thrillers and fantasies are among the genres he most frequently reads When he s not writing he s reading teaching camping or at a live music concert,

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Succumbs to similar demons later on in her young life when she gets involved with some less than savory people. Show mercy to others scripture This is the first book I have read by this author and I would love to read , Book A Shot at mercy medical As I read Bloodshot my heart ached for the father My tears fell for his young daughter Not only did he suffer loss but she did as well, Photo mercure dieu The bad the book was much longer than it should have been unnecessary padding and repetition damaged pacing and flow The writing is quite rigid at times: Book A Shot at mercyone This book was so intense and well written that I managed to finish the whole thing in one sitting.I loved Emmitt s character.S Lewis J.R..