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A Look Inside
The Gift Of Samuel:
Grey Dawn
As the series begins, Joshua is fifteen years old and is unexpectedly forced to leave the only home he’s ever known. What Joshua encounters on his journey will push his mind, body and spirit, to their limits. Conflicts arise that make him question his own worth and, ultimately, make him question the reality around him. A gift beyond his comprehension is waiting for him, if he can just find the courage to seek it.
The spark that ignited this book was a series of recurring dreams I had beginning in 1999 (check out my author’s blog above, where I am sharing the actual dreams I experienced, chronologically, along with my headspace at the time that I had the dreams.). At that time, I was struggling and stressed with law school and began journaling the dreams as a form of self-therapy. Now, twenty-plus years later, the father of two teenage boys, I realize the importance of this story. Teenage depression and suicide are at all-time highs. This book, and the books in the series to follow, are intended for young adults, to inspire, bring hope, and remind the reader that we are never alone.
Responses From Our Readers
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The Journey
If you haven’t already, please check out my two-minute videos above, where I briefly discuss the origin of this trilogy, self-publishing the first book, and my hope of what the trilogy will become. I cannot get there without your support, so please help me make some noise and spread the word about The Gift of Samuel.
If you’re a nerd like me and my cousin Sergio, here’s a book launch video that really dives deep. Thank you!
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Paul A. Padrón