Food Stamp Warrior

A Memoir

By: John Deaton

Narrated by: John Deaton

Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

From brass knuckle beatdowns on the schoolyard to showdowns with the SEC on the national news, every second of Deaton’s life has been a fight for survival. This book is the raw, wild John Deaton story, straight from the source. Born in one of the worst neighborhoods in Detroit--the kind of place the city cordoned off with warning signs--and growing up surrounded by hustlers, addicts, abusers, gang bangers, and the downtrodden, Deaton became a fighter, with violence becoming second nature.

Deep down, however, all he wanted was to escape. Deaton’s escape would take him to law school, where he starved and battled cancer while his peers lived off privilege. He became a marine, an attorney, a millionaire, and a father--but the unexamined trauma from his past haunted and nearly broke him. This memoir is Deaton’s confession, his exorcism, and his proclamation to fellow survivors: Don’t give up. Our birth is not our fate. We make our own fate.

Food Stamp Warrior is written with the depth of setting found in Hillbilly Elegy and the razor-sharp, unpretentious voice of Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential. In a time of uncertainty and economic instability, Deaton's story is one of perseverance, resilience, and empowerment.

©2023 John Deaton (P)2023 John Deaton

Perspective

I like that it gave perspective to a white boy, who grew up in Gilbert, Arizona! Makes me have more compassion more love for people when I have not gone through what they have gone through. We all have our own battles in life but some have a lot more to go through than others. Thank you! 

Fantastic

This book is hands down one of the greatest books I’ve come across in many years. Very inspiring!

Wow

Once this story started i could not put it down. Absolutely hooked from beginning to end.

Told two other people about this since and they have gotten this book and said the same!

Semper Fi

John, this was a great book and I liked it even more than you actually read it. I can relate to a lot of what you went through. From one marine to another Semper Fidelis

Overcoming Adversity

Pure grit, heart and determination!
Non stop and riviting story of overcoming obstacles! John Deaton’s story is compelling

What doesn't kill you...

This book is amazing! Great story of perseverance & doing what you believe is right to make the world a better place.

Awesome

Great honest story of rags to riches, overcoming insurmountable life challenges, success strategies and blockchain.

Impactful

What a great read, thanks for sharing your story it touched me in so many ways.

hard times make good men

Had to take a break after the "Monsters" chapter. Overall 9/10, must read for anyone that needs some inspiration.

Inspiring book about never giving up to get to where you want to be!

First, thank you John for your service to this country. As a retired Veteran of the US Navy Silent Service myself, reading this book has given me inspiration to do even more for those not as fortunate as myself. Thank you!

This book is supremely raw, and unfiltered, and is infinity better because of it. The general takes us on a trip as an American born in poverty and racial minority growing up in one of the most dangerous places in the Chicago area. He is a person who has unwavering morals and the determination to do what it takes to survive and lift up those around him. A literal "rags to riches" story that most people on the world can identify with. An underdog who became the champion of those who have been unjustly targeted by those who have power, money and influence.

ETNC(SS) Perez, US Navy, Retired