Everything Will Be All Right

by Doug Wallace

Book Overview

Abused by an alcoholic, unemployed father, Doug Wallace and his seven siblings barely survived childhood. Here, Wallace paints an unforgettable portrait of a child determined to free himself from the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1608320049
• ISBN13: 9781608320042
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A powerful, inspirational guide

Everything Will Be All Right provides a moving memoir for any general lending library, telling of a child determined to free himself from his family's long history of poverty. Abused by an alcoholic, unemployed father, the author and his seven siblings barely survived childhood - and was determined to make major changes in his own life. Faith, courage and determination combines in a powerful, inspirational guide.

An inspiring example of transcending one's ancestry

This is a memoir by a white American male who pulls himself out of generational poverty to become a millionaire. In a plain, period-specific, and young voice, Doug Wallace presents his life story from birth to his early twenties. He starts out in a Tennessee shack with seven siblings, an alcoholic father & battered mother and ends up in a Georgia graduate school a few floors above his office. The journey in-between is what happens when the author remembers that "everything will be all right".

It will change the way you view your life.

We've all had those experiences where we knew everything would have been all right, had it not been for [fill in the blank]. Douglas Wallace has shown that in fact there aren't any blanks to be filled in--we are the only ones who can control our lives and our souls. It isn't easy, especially when many of our peers start off with numerous advantages. But we each make choices every day that will determine our long-term trajectory. And almost universally, choosing the more difficult course leads one closer to ultimate success. A book with this message would seem predestined to come off as preachy or, worse, insufferable. But more than anything it is a fascinating story that keeps you turning the pages to be sure the author gets the rewards you know he deserves (this is quite a literary feat, as we know from the jacket cover that he becomes wildly successful). Not only is this a great read, but it will change the way you view your daily challenges--rather than using them as an excuse for things going wrong, you can use them to create success in other areas. I only wish I could give it seven stars!

Inspiring, Motivating--a Must Read

Doug Wallace gives ample evidence that the chain of poverty and failure can be broken. His faith comes through loud and clear. He does an excellent job of showing how one choice leads to another and another. Every person who has used excuses and alibis for staying in the midst of their problems rather than solving them should read this book. Every young person going through a troubled youth should read this book. It offers hope. It shows that actions are necessary and one should never, never, never quit. Having grown up in Stewart County, TN, I appreciate his descriptions of the natural beauty of "home." Knowing something of East Nashville in the '60s, Doug paints an accurate picture. Through it all, Doug doesn't hold bitterness or malice toward others. He shares good memories, too. It's an easy, quick read and provides much food for thought.

An Inspirational Story of Triumph Over Adversity

This is an honest, inspirational story of a man overcoming one of the toughest challenges that modern Americans can face: being born into extreme poverty. Douglas Wallace talks at length about what it was like growing up in what he terms "generational poverty," and how he managed to find his way out through hard work, determination, and, ultimately, faith. It's a story that can put your current problems into perspective, but more than that, it's a testament to the power of character and belief. Like "Slumdog Millionaire," it's an honest, sometimes brutal look at adversity, but its crowning achievement is the message of hope that it offers. I couldn't put it down.