Victory in Adversity: A New Autobiography Features a Chapter on The Bridge in Gadsden

Samuel Cox first came to The Bridge in Gadsden with a story similar to many other young men and women. His life had spiraled out of control at a young age and he had lost hope – succumbing to a life of alcohol, promiscuity, and drug addiction.

In his book, Victory in Adversity, Cox writes of experiencing his first taste of alcohol before the age of 10. While this may sound surprising to many, it is becoming all too common. According to the 2009 Pride Survey of Schools, 9% of Alabama children under the age of 10 have had their first beer. This gateway swings wider with age. The survey shows that 12% of 6^th grade students drink alcohol and that number increases to 40% by the 12^th grade. Samuel Cox writes openly and honestly about his descent into addiction which progressed into dealing drugs before his arrest.

In the chapter entitled “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, Cox describes his bus ride to The Bridge in Gadsden, the uncertainty he felt along the way, and the peace he experienced in his stay. “The Bridge program was the most positive environment I had ever been in,” he says, and “it was in the Bridge program that I first really started learning about God.”

As someone once said, “you learn more from your trials than you ever will from your triumphs.” In the book, Samuel Cox writes about his recovery, relapse, and return to sobriety. Today, he is a business owner in Atlanta and he leads a ministry speaking to men in prison. He is an active member of World Changers Church International whose pastor, Creflo Dollar, recommends the book as “life changing.”

A bridge is a means of crossing over an obstacle between you and your destination. The Bridge got its name because it helps people cross over the obstacle of addiction into a life of sobriety. As the author notes, “a bridge cannot lead you anywhere without a decision to cross over.” As he puts it, “every person has to be willing to take that step.”

If you are interested in reading Victory in Adversity, you can contact the author and purchase a copy at www.dominionproject.com. If you, or a loved one, struggle with addiction, you can visit The Bridge web site at www.bridgeinc.org.