I was in the air bottom side up. When I came down closing my eyes, hitting the ground, I felt something telling me to die, die, die. It was like a song. I finally opened my eyes and I was glad that I was not dead.
“A Childhood That Was Stolen by the Prince of Darkness” by Lawrence Stinson is one such story—raw, unfiltered, and deeply spiritual. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.
Lawrence Stinson lives in the small town of Holly Springs, Mississippi. He is married to his supportive wife, Belinda Rooks-Stinson, and together they have three children—Breneta, Lawndrea, and Ladarius—as well as three grandchildren. Stinson wrote this story as a testament to survival. He believes he endured and overcame an evil spirit that had overtaken many lives before his own, with Christ the Savior by his side throughout those horrific trials. Through this book, he seeks to share his testimony and offer hope and encouragement to others who may be facing troubled times.
In a world where childhood is meant to be a sanctuary of safety and growth, some stories remind us how fragile innocence can be. Written by Lawrence Stinson, this book opens a window into a life shaped by trauma, displacement, and encounters that test the limits of human endurance and faith.
This is not a polished recollection softened by time. Instead, Stinson presents his life as it unfolded—painful, confusing, and often terrifying. His voice is direct and personal, drawing readers into a world marked by poverty, racial tension, institutional injustice, and spiritual warfare. From the opening pages, it becomes clear that this is a testimony meant to be told, not merely a story meant to be read.
Stinson’s childhood begins in Holly Springs, Mississippi, where early memories are already shaped by fear and loss. The death of his grandmother at a young age becomes one of his first encounters with mortality, grief, and unanswered questions. These formative moments set the emotional foundation for a life that would soon be defined by instability, frequent relocations, and an overwhelming sense of vulnerability.
One of the most harrowing aspects of the book is Stinson’s repeated confinement in state hospitals and facilities like Tinley Park. Here, his narrative takes on a darker, more disturbing tone. He recounts moments of restraint, fear, confusion, and spiritual torment, offering readers a firsthand account of how vulnerable individuals can be misunderstood and mistreated within institutional systems.
This book is not an easy read—but it is an important one. For readers drawn to true-life testimonies, faith-based narratives, or stories of survival against overwhelming odds, Lawrence Stinson’s work offers both warning and hope. It stands as a reminder that even when innocence is stolen, restoration is still possible through faith, resilience, and truth.
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