Dishonor

One Soldier's Journey from Desertion to Redemption

By: David Mike

Narrated by: Caleb Steele

Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Sometimes you have to be locked up to find true freedom. David Mike swore allegiance to his country in 1987, only to be dishonorably discharged for desertion. One bad choice after another landed him at Fort Leavenworth, a notorious military prison in Kansas, where he starts a new life as an inmate.

Follow his journey as he claws his way toward Christ and away from the past that yearns to destroy him. Dishonor: One Soldier’s Journey from Desertion to Redemption is a vulnerable and compelling look at a life gone wrong.

With stark honesty, David gives insights into prison life and the shame that comes with living a dishonorable life. Through his raw, gritty, personal account, he pleads for you to find the same redemption he found in his life.

©2016 David Mike (P)2023 David Mike

Crying in a South American subway cart

I listened to this book while vacationing in Brazil with my family! While commuting to and from places on the subway I would listen to this book!

I caught myself crying several times while listening! You can see God chasing after David in every chapter! No doubt David made some bad decisions in his life but that doesn’t change God’s love for him!!

And that’s the same for all of us!

This book is a such a great reminder that no matter what we have done in our lives, God is always willing to take us back into his family! It doesn’t mean our choices have earthly consequences but ultimately what matters most is that if we allow God to change our hearts, we will experience the eternal love of God!

Thank you David for writing this book!

Unvarnished story of addiction and redemption

If you ever wondered how we bury ourselves with bad decisions, this book details how tough it is to make good decisions when life hits you hard and addiction arrives on the scene. This is also an amazing true tale of how God is always present to us and invites us in the most unusual and difficult circumstances... His love never quits, sometimes, OK most of the time, we just don't believe that. David Mike, thank you for sharing your journey, for being a great writer and inspiring myself, and no doubt, SO many others!! Highly recommend!

You will root for David in every moment of his story

I bought this book because I have observed the author from a distance in a great group of goal chasers. He is consistently encouraging in this group I just had to see what his story was all about.
Wow! I was so caught up in the story I was disappointed to press pause after 6 hours. You will root for David in every moment of his story. You will feel each disappointment and each joy. I join him in praying you will also fully see God's love and how ginormous it is for you. Well done David Mike. We'll done.

Powerful and heartwarming true story of shame & redemption.

This is seriously an amazing powerful and heartwarming true story that everyone should read. David is very vulnerable in telling his story in hopes of reaching those that need healing and redemption. As I was listening to the audio book, my brain kicked into teacher mode and my first thought was that I would grade this as an A+ because it instantly hooks the reader's curiosity and captivates them to keep reading. David's hoice of imagery allows you to visualize and feel what he's going through. Through his choice of words, you can feel the frustration, the shame, hurt as well as sympathize with him. His story is proof that your past does not define who you are.

An AMAZING story that comes from the heart.

When I first met David on line I had no idea why he would want me to read his blog.
After weeks and weeks of reading it I found myself in it! What an honor!
I then got to met David at a conference and he’s an incredible friend!
Thank you for writing your story about your life and your transformation.

Steve Tessler

It's a great life story redemption

This is a great read showing Gods grace and redemption. It can be a great tool for anyone who has struggled with a complicated past.

Redemption ... Grace abounds even in the darkest environments

So, I just finished listening to this. I read it a while back and left a review on
Goodreads for it about 2.5 years ago. I'm sure everyone in the Jon Acuff's GCC group knows David is awesome. Like many of you, I had the pleasure of meeting David in one of these challenges. I don't remember which one ... but it's been a minute.

Having listened to this, I caught things I had either missed or forgotten when reading it a few years ago. If reading is not a major part of your life and you prefer listening and it just fits into your schedule better that way (driving, doing chores, running marathons, etc. with a book playing), get this. Now.

Whether you have had legal issues or not is immaterial. It's inspirational and David tells the good, the bad and the ugly. I could relate to a lot of specific details. But the grace of God is the miracle of this story that will inspire you and perhaps lead you to give a copy to someone else.

Gut gemacht mein Freund

So excited Dishonor is in Audible

This candid book has helped me get through a tough time in my life. It's so helpful that it's in Audible and reads so well. I can invision this book (instead of movies) for a "radio hour"- in prisons, or wherever youth are at risk. Although it's true and has heart - we aren't wallowing in wasted content. Parents are tormented when their children make wrong choices.

David has created a work that leaves many questions about the military and the ancient incarceration programs that pick away at humanity. I'm so thankful for officers who care about the future of people. I'm thankful when the justice system helps to redeem souls.

Incredible Story

The redemption story told in this book is one that everyone should hear. A solid reminder that no matter how far we’ve fallen, there is grace and love waiting on the other side.

He had so much tenacity!

What a story! Well worth reading! It's the kind of story that you cant put down once you start listening! I couldnt finish it quick enough ... couldnt wait to hear how it turned out. And Thank God it turned out well. Many aspects of his story seemed to include a few miracles as he started to come up from his bottom. Thank you for sharing such a riveting story with us.