About The Author

Armed and Ready…to Live is about the life of John Bratton and others who have played a role in his journey thus far.  It is a clearer way to arm young men and adults with the knowledge of life’s survival tool kit in order prepare them for life’s challenges and triumphs.  Only when armed with the proper tools and prepared to deal with real life issues can one truly conquer life’s endeavors.  This story is told through the life of a determined teen, a courageous army office and an insightful life coach.  It is a story demonstrating no matter what obstacles or hurdles you must jump, you can still enjoy the present without dragging around past baggage or stressing out over an uncertain future and reaching out to make a difference in other peoples’ lives.  The book reveals everyday survival skills and strategies to help turn your life around from pain and despair.  This book will make you think, reflect, evaluate and maybe even cry.  The one thing that is certain, you will be a changed person by the end of this book.  Armed and Ready… to Live is also about a man who was given every reason to fail, yet who seized the day time after time to build a happy, healthy and respectable life.  That is his wish for every man, woman and child that reads this book! Peace be with you!