Turn Your Season Around By Darryl Strawberry
If you are a baseball fan, there is no doubt that you have heard the name Darryl Strawberry. He is a former professional baseball player who played for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and New York Yankees. Strawberry was known for his incredible talent on the field, but he was also known for his struggles off the field.
In his book, "Turn Your Season Around: How God Transforms Your Life," Strawberry shares his story of how he turned his life around after hitting rock bottom. He talks about his struggles with addiction, infidelity, and divorce, and how he found redemption through his faith in God.
The Early Years
Darryl Strawberry was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1962. He grew up in a rough neighborhood and was exposed to drugs and violence at a young age. Despite this, Strawberry was a talented athlete and excelled in both baseball and football.
Strawberry was drafted by the New York Mets in 1980 and quickly became one of the team's most promising players. He won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1983 and helped lead the Mets to a World Series championship in 1986.
The Struggles Begin
Despite his success on the field, Strawberry was struggling off the field. He began using drugs and alcohol to cope with the pressures of being a professional athlete. He also struggled with infidelity and was divorced three times.
Strawberry's addiction eventually caught up with him, and he was suspended from baseball three times for drug use. He hit rock bottom in 2000 when he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for violating his probation.
Finding Redemption
It was during his time in prison that Strawberry found redemption. He became a born-again Christian and turned his life over to God. He began speaking to other inmates about his faith and sharing his story of redemption.
After he was released from prison, Strawberry founded a ministry called Strawberry Ministries. He also became a motivational speaker and began sharing his story with others. In his book, "Turn Your Season Around," Strawberry talks about how his faith helped him turn his life around and how it can help others do the same.
Conclusion
Darryl Strawberry's story is one of redemption and hope. He went from being a talented athlete who was struggling with addiction and infidelity to a born-again Christian who is using his story to help others. His book, "Turn Your Season Around," is a must-read for anyone who is struggling with addiction, infidelity, or any other issues that are holding them back from living their best life.
