Ascent from Darkness by Michael Leehan was gripping, revealing, and honest. He starts from age 19, and follows his descent into the world of satan and a spiritual realm that many of us are comfortable not knowing about; but his account opens up the readers eyes to its reality, and therefore allows the reader to become more keenly aware that we’re not alone; we’re indeed surrounded by dark, as well as light, in this world. I have to commend Mr. Leehan for the tact he uses in sharing details of his life that could easily turn one’s mind to impure thoughts; he is able to do it in a way that the reader feels protected, and yet still aware of the message he is trying to get across. One area of difficulty was when he would diverge from the ordered timeline of events and bring in happenings from the past or the future to further explain an experience or series of experiences. I found these times to be confusing to the storyline. However, it did not dissuade me from thoroughly enjoying this book. I appreciated the honest testimonies written by people from his life during his darkness, as well as people who have become a part of his life after his salvation. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com <http://BookSneeze®.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
