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Beyond The Roots: The Testimony of Michael Wheeler
Paperback
Biographies GeneralAddiction & RecoveryChristian Living
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 9 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
YOU CAN ONLY HOLD THE DOOR SHUT ON YOUR PAST FOR SO LONG BEFORE THE LOCK BREAKS.
Have you ever felt like you are living two lives? One life is the face you show the world: the responsible parent, the hard worker, and the person in the church pew. The other life is a secret war zone of addiction, hidden trauma, and a silence so loud it threatens to deafen you.
In Beyond the Roots, Michael Wheeler exposes the reality of the double life in a raw, gritty, and ultimately redemptive true story.
From his earliest memories surviving in a tepee on the wilderness plains to the rigid discipline of the United States Marine Corps, Michael became an expert in suppression. He built a cage around his heart, believing that if he just locked his pain away, he could survive. But while he projected the image of a strong Marine and a faithful worship leader, he was secretly drowning in alcohol and drug abuse, running as fast as he could from the God who was right beside him.
This gripping Christian memoir takes you from the edge of suicide to the foot of the Cross. It is a story of spiritual warfare that proves you cannot outrun your brokenness with physical miles or religious performance.
This book is a lifeline for readers struggling with:
The Double Life For those tired of faking perfection in church while battling secret sins.
Addiction and Recovery: A testimony of how God can break the chains of alcoholism and substance abuse without rehab, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Military and Veteran Struggles: A relatable account of the transition from the structure of the Marine Corps to the chaos of civilian life.
Childhood Trauma: Finding healing from the scars of a broken home and domestic abuse.
Suicide and Depression: Discovering that the out you are looking for isn't death; it is surrender.
Michael's story proves that the out you are looking for isn't an exit; it is an entrance. It is the moment you stop holding the door shut, invite Jesus into the wreckage, and let Him lead you to the Rock that is higher than you.
Stop running. Stop fighting. Read Beyond the Roots and discover what it means to live a life of No Reserve, No Retreat, and No Regrets.
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