“From Meth to Life” was given to me the first day that my son and I began working for Jamie Nash.
My first impression of Jamie was refreshing in comparison to that of others that I have worked for. Just knew there was something good. So when he handed me the book and I saw the cover, my curiosity was strong.
My stereotype of a prisoner did not match my early (or current) judgment of Jamie’s character. I had a feeling that this was an interesting story, so I began reading that evening.
It was more than interesting and I found it difficult to put down. I never realized that walking with Christ Jesus is not so uncommon with the souls serving time in prison.
I began to feel the pain of completely losing control of one’s life such as Jamie’s before prison. I learned that the prisons described, were much different than my estimates. I saw that the most important choices man can make, happened for some in prison cells. Loving God and leading others to Christ.
Jamie’s story and the way it was presented in this book draws interest on several levels.
First, there is a revealing account of day to day life inside several prisons.
Secondly, I believe that the reader will experience the gripping judgment. Yes, the consequences of breaking laws are real and totally out of the control of the law breaker. He can’t back up and undo the damage.
Third, is the interesting and unpredictable movement of one person from cell to cell and the mechanics of the penal system.
Most importantly, there are profound lessons to be learned by all. Patience and trust might be very difficult for many Christians.
The good examples presented in the book surely evoke a closer look at each reader’s life.
The many references to scripture will touch even the hearts of those who may not know Christ yet. And those, mostly youth, who have not strayed from the path of righteousness may solidify reasoning to stay on course.
I believe that this book will convict those walking with Christ to include the incarcerated in their ministry.
I am convinced that this book should be made into a movie for the reasons stated above. The book was written in a way that allows the reader to feel the pain as well as the triumphs. A movie could include flash backs to both good and bad influences on Jamie’s life; those who cared for and guided Jamie and the choices that landed him in court.
This story has potential to touch many lives.
~ David Mahon
I recently read the book “FromMeth to Life—one cell at a time.”
From the minute I started reading, I
could not put the book down. This was the first time I had ever read a book
that someone I knew had written.
Jamie’s story was very touching to me, because
as a young adult I myself had experimented with meth. Thankfully, God turned my
life around before I had to go through any of the things that Jamie mentions in
his book.
In this book Jamie is so open and
honest about everything that he experienced in prison, the good and the bad. I
felt like I was sitting in the next cell going on this journey with him. He
clearly wrote this book from the heart and you can tell that God was with him
all the way.
I currently work for Jamie and his wife and they have truly been a
blessing to me. They want to reach out to people who are going through what
Jamie has went through, or to reach out to them before it gets that bad.
Jamie’s
testimony is for everyone not just addicts or inmates, it will touch your heart
and show you how amazing our God is and how he will change your life if you
just believe in him and have faith.
I encourage anyone who has the chance to
read this book to please do so, it is well worth it!!!
Sincerely,
Mary Kay Elledge
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