REVIEW:

The Ledger by Steven Manchester is an experience I won’t forget anytime soon. I think it should be a must read for most of us. Some people will struggle with it. I had a hard time with this book but still think it is a book that needs reading. It made me think, it made me cry, it made me mad and most of all it made me happy. It made me happy to know we have God the Father that loves us so much he is always with us and if we are sorry for what we have done will forgive us the worst of our transgressions.

This book was approximately 210 pages and it was one of the hardest books I’ve ever read. I’ve read books I didn’t like because I said I would and books like this that had some hard messages and lessons to learn. This book will stay with me for a long time if not forever. I’m going to share a few thoughts with you.

The first one that comes to mind is that I wonder why we have a prison system. I am positive it does not work. Crime still occurs within its walls. There are good people that run the system but there are many that are not. There are criminals in there that are sorry for what they have done but still need to survive in that atmosphere. There are those that find a way to continue their life of crime and will never change. There are also those that learn to be worse inside those walls.

The beginning and end of the book is awesome. I liked hearing the words and thoughts of the Lord our God. Just like in our everyday lives, the middle is hard. It is hard to survive and to thrive. Oh the wonders of going to our heavenly home! Some good men went home in this book. I cried for their family’s loss and I cried tears of happiness for the men that were welcomed to their heavenly home. Even the ones that weren’t so good here on earth.

Most lessons worth learning are hard lessons to learn. That is what makes this book so hard to read. On the other hand, this book restores your hope and faith. It made me feel closer to my savior. If you are looking for something in your life to give you back faith, hope and the love of God, this book comes with a very high recommendation from me. I’m in awe of The Ledger by Steven Manchester and it just might change your life for the better!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Steven Manchester. Thank you! The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

SYNOPSIS:

Set in a medium-security penitentiary in the mid-1990s, The Ledger is a faith-based story that pulls back the curtain on prison life, allowing the reader a safe peek behind the wall.

Although told from three alternating perspectives—officer, inmate, and sergeant—many of the same questions are asked: Can light be found in the deepest darkness? What about forgiveness, redemption, and grace? And if the code is clear, “loyalty above all things except honor,” when should an officer cross the blue line to police one of his own?

The Ledger is the long-awaited companion novel to The Menu.

Early Praise…
“The Ledger illuminates the dark world of Corrections, making it safe for all of us to steal a peek.” – Barry McKee, Professor Emeritus, Criminal Justice

“I found myself holding my breath. It felt like I was right back inside the wall.”
– Nelson Julius, Deputy Superintendent, DOC (ret.)

“The Ledger is a spiritual read, drawing the reader inward.”
– Reverend Andy Stinson, First Congregational Church of Fall River

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steven Manchester

New England’s Storyteller Steven Manchester is the author of the soul-awakening novel, The Menu, as well as the ’80s nostalgia-series, Bread Bags & Bullies; Lawn Darts & Lemonade; Yearbooks & Yo-Yos. His other works include #1 bestsellers Twelve Months, The Rockin’ Chair, Pressed Pennies and Gooseberry Island; the national bestsellers, Ashes, The Changing Season and Three Shoeboxes; the multi-award winning novels, Dad and Goodnight Brian; and the heartwarming Christmas movie, The Thursday Night Club (NYIFA & LAFA winner). He is the co-author of You Will Be Peter, as well as Officer Erik & the Very Special Dad (written with TV icon, Erik Estrada). His work has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and CBS’s The Early Show; in Billboard and People Magazines. Three of Steven’s short stories were selected “101 Best” for Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He is a multi-produced playwright and winner of several book festivals, Including Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Amsterdam, New England, and London (from 2017-2026). When not spending time with his family., this Massachusetts author is promoting his works or writing.