Break Every Chain: A Police Officer's Battle with Alcoholism, Depression, and Devastating Loss; And the True Story of How God Changed His

"Jonathan Hickory takes the reader down a dark, twisted, and at times, death defying journey which miraculously leads to redemption. Break Every Chain epitomizes the personal struggles of many law enforcement officers, the real battle between good and evil, and how the power of God can set the captives free. A MUST READ!" -REV. MARCOS A. MIRANDA, DMin., BCC President, New York State Chaplain Task Force Chaplain, New York State Fraternal Order of Police "Jonathan has written about his journey and how God led him from defeat to victory through the power of the Gospel. This is a gripping real-life story that will give us all the encouragement we need to face whatever might lie ahead in our journey, and to do so with hope." -JONATHAN FALWELL, Senior Pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia Author of One Great Truth: Finding Your Answers to Life "A riveting account of pain and redemption. A painful and empowering narrative of a hero’s journey into darkness, and the power of God to lead him home. Telling us again, in a modern context, that critical, life-affirming lesson: 'It is no secret, what God can do. What He's done for others, He can do for you.'" -LT. COL. DAVE GROSSMAN, author of On Combat, On Killing, and Bulletproof Marriage "Uplifting! Jonathan's story is gut wrenching and triumphant at the same time. He lays his soul bare and leaves you with immense gratitude for the sacrifices that our law enforcement officers and their loved ones make." -ERIK SABISTON, author of Dustoff 7-3, Saving Lives Under Fire in Afghanistan "Jonathan Hickory provides a transparent account of his life, from pain to purpose, a public servant who bears his very soul. But the story doesn't end with pain, it is also a story of triumph and victory. Every law enforcement officer, every other first responder, every American should read this, absorb the content, and experience the hope that changed Jonathan's life!" -ADAM DAVIS author of Behind the Badge: 365 Daily Devotions for Law Enforcement, Spirit & Truth: 52 Devotions for Law Enforcement, and Bulletproof Marriage: a 90-Day Devotional "I could not put this down! The compelling testimony of this decorated cop's cop will break your hard heart—as most of us cops will see ourselves—but will leave you with the path to heal your broken heart. Jonathan's transparency gives hope to the hopeless and a message of salvation to those who are lost. This is a must read." -PAUL LEE, (Ret Capt. Chattanooga PD), Executive Director, Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA "Society as a whole has overlooked and underappreciated the brave men and women who patrol our streets. In Jonathan's book, Break Every Chain, we get a glimpse into the all-too-familiar struggles brewing within one of these brave warriors. Thankfully, he found the secret to breaking through the darkness. It is my prayer that you, too, will come to the realization that there is a way out and this vicious cycle can be changed, and your life can be healed from the inside out. He's just waiting for you to call on Him. His name is Jesus!" -KRISTI NEACE, Founder, Badge of Hope Ministries, Police wife/mom, Speaker, Author of numerous books including Under Fire: Marriage Through the Eyes of a Cop's Wife "Jonathan's story will give courage to anyone who fears that their past defines them forever. And for all the heartbroken people who love those wandering souls, it will bring hope that no one is too far gone – not when our Good Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ, is out to find His lost sheep. Break Every Chain was a pleasure to read!" -JANICE CAPPUCCI, author of Storm Clouds of Blessings: True Stories of Ordinary People Finding Hope and Strength in Times of Trouble "In Break Every Chain, Officer Jonathan Hickory paints a vivid picture of the unique issues we who serve in our God-ordained (Romans 13:1-4) profession of law enforcement face both personally and professionally. More importantly, Jonathan points us both to what ails us in our calling and to "the Cure" – a genuine, life-saving/life-changing personal relationship with the greatest "cop" in history – Jesus Christ. Jonathan's book is both a warning and – praise God – a testimony of hope that should be "must reading" for every officer, police spouse and, frankly, every man. Highly recommended!" -MICHAEL "MC" WILLIAMS, Police Officer and Chaplain, Founder and Director, The Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry