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Memoirs of a Runaway: A Story of Hope
was released March 2008. Press Release from
PR.com --- Outskirts Press Announces Memoirs of a Runaway, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Autobiography Book from Moncks Corner,
SC Author Michael Kennon. Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Memoirs of a Runaway: A Story of Hope Based on a True Story
Written by Michael Kennon, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback in the Autobiography
category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price
of $10.95. with the book’s publication.
Michael Kennon is the CEO
and President of Kennon Transport, LLC, a successful trucking business he runs with his wife, Sue. Before owning his own company, Mike was a runaway and was virtually homeless for most of his childhood
and young adulthood. To survive on the road, Mike drove trucks, sold encyclopedias, hustled pool,
was a baker, ski instructor, sous chef, drug dealer just to name a few. Drugs and other
dependencies took over Mike's life to the point that he could not accept help when it was offered,
nor could he stop running away from a past that haunted him. While now blessed with what he has achieved
in his life and in his personal and family relationships, things were much different at one time. "Memoirs of a Runaway: A Story of Hope" is a tale of survival and spirituality. Isolation and reconnection. Most
of all, it is a hand reaching out to those who travel down the same troubled path; a story of hope.
information and phone numbers is also available to print
and hand out.
The Audio Book is Now Available
!! Read reviews and download Memoirs of a Runaway directly off
the Internet for $9.95
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Not too long ago I heard her say, "I never met a drug I didn't like." Even if she lives through
everything that she's doing to herself and her loved ones, what will her consequences be in the end? I heard that this same
young lady has been running away from home, having sex with multiple partners, has been into very heavy drugs and other criminal
activities. Since her parents, police and court systems have done the best they could to intervene, they will now have to
sit idly by and just hope for the best. She was so sweet, so young, so innocent. How did this happen? She's only thirteen.
I wish I couldn't relate... but I can. I read a staggering statistic that said one
in seven children between the ages of 10 and 17 will run away. 'Memoirs of a Runaway' is a story based on the life of a young
man who ran away at a very early age but overcame the odds. Memoirs is an inspiring tale about hope and survival. (I should
know... I lived it !!)
"I loved it...It HELD
my interest! The ending and nearing the end of the book was especially great. I think your book will inspire many kids/adults
that are runaways or having rough times in their own lives." --Janice Lansel
"I'm almost done with the book. I've gotten to the last
chapter now and i don't want it to end ! I just really like this book and the character so much. And I read a lot of books
!" --Sandra Ruemker
"Wow! You certainly have quite a story to share. You have been through so much. Where some people might
have given up you persevered and have done so much. Your work demonstrates strong writing with a nice flow; your narrative
voice is fantastic. You really have done a nice job discussing this subject. Your book is nicely put together; books like
yours provide insight for many. I liked the way you chose to set up your text. It hooked me right from the start...the baseball
story is truly amazing." --Jennifer Rush
Excerpt from book... When I reached San
Diego, a bunch of bikers pulled up in front of me. I went up to them, unafraid of any danger that might
be lurking. As I approached them, one of the bikers said, “Hey kid! Don’t
you know it is dangerous to hitchhike out here?”
“Ah, man. I’m glad you’re here to protect me then,” I replied.
I began to think I was going to finally die when the bikers looked at each other and started laughing.
“Where are you going?” the biker
asked. “No clue,” I answered. “Well, jump on. We’ve been there
several times, and we’ll sure take you right to it,” he responded. I jumped on a bike driven by the gang’s smallest biker. If
I had to end up fighting someone, I wanted him to be the one. After driving for a while, we stopped to
stretch our feet. One of the bikers asked me if I had ridden before, and I told him that I had ridden dirt
bikes and bikes on ice in Crystal Lake. They gave me an old 67 Triumph Bonneville to ride, and we toured
around for quite a bit. After a while, they had somewhere to go which clearly did not include me, but they
told me to keep the bike and drove off. I drove around Orange County toward the beach. It
occurred to me that the bike was probably hot and not registered, and I became nervous. I rode the bike
for one last time along the beach, parked it, and walked away. Blogs and Additional Networking Sites Below (For older blogs click on the dates
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Amazon/CreateSpace the revised
book came today from createspace and looks great. i'm going to order more 'authors' copies--so if you'l like to order direct from me and have a signed copy,
please click on the paperback paypal link (above) and put that in the 'note' section. thanks !!
5:00 pm edt
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Book Publishing...this story
seems familiar... while trucking is dawdling (only stupid word i could think of for a stupid time) i've been working on the
book again... got it published on kindle ... (click here to read more and to order). also got the book published with createspace, a subsidiary of amazon (which has been great to work with, very effeciant.) I made a couple minor changes after the 'proof'
came. So, should be available soon after they review @ https://www.createspace.com/3474537 . hope to get submitted with nook soon.
4:17 pm edt
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Something's Gotta Give (Mike's Version)...We've all said it before... but I believe there's good and bad to being
at our 'breaking point'. Personally (and at this point in my life), I look at it as strengthening. Just like working out in
a gym; if you're persistent and don't give up, you'll only get stronger. If you've read my Facebook or previous blogs you
know I've been trying to get back out on the road myself (mainly to play catch up). Although I'm now approved as a driver,
I haven't found a truck to lease yet. I have to admit, I'm just not sure I want to drive tractor trailer again--but will do
about whatever it takes while trucking is slow (kind of an oxymoron, huh? I heard the industry lost over 400k trucks this
year alone; so there's a real truck shortage.) For now, we
(as in wife and I) are concentrating on looking for
work, selling the house, marketing the book (more me than wife) and still hoping to move closer to family and new grandson.
3:32 pm edt
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Mom's Book...It's time to let go of the few books we
have left. Mom's 'Allergy Survival Guide and Cookbook'... this 250 page book has a wealth of info on maintaining good health;
including lifestyles, attitudes, exercise, dealing with allergies, consulting work with other doctors and patient history;
nutritional fitness, to of course, recipes. One of my mothers friends put it best..'your mom can make an old tire taste good.'
She used to say, 'just try it' and I'd think what in the world is in here? After scarfing it all down (because it was always
good) she'd finally tell me what she put in it...many things I had never even heard of (and I'm pretty well versed...but not
even in her league). I was always impressed when doctors called her for advice--and that was an almost daily occurrence. Mom,
there will never be another one like you !! Read a tribute and 'Fond Remembrances of Janice...'
5:06 pm edt
Friday, June 11, 2010
follow up on 'hence the consequence'...
11:39 am edt
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
hence the consequenceI hadn't promoted 'Memoirs' as a Christian book, because I just
want to tell a story, not 'preach' or 'convince' someone of my belief. However, asking for 'objective views' on
this blog www.kennontransport.com/id82.html prompted very interesting responses...One, said 'very heartfelt and appropriate'. The other said it seemed like I
got 'into religion alot'. That's what scares me. Jesus fought against religion. I just want to tell a story and a relationship
is what changed me, not religion.
7:37 pm edt
Sunday, May 23, 2010
An Admissionhere's an admission: i may have read 2 novels in my life; and wrote
a book. was on ritalin from 5 to 14, had
severe food and inhalant allergies, dropped out or was kicked out of 7 high schools...and went to college.
probably had over 200 jobs, no business degree... but have personally
done 1 million to 2 million plus in sales every year for over a decade. countless co-dependant and abusive relationships and ended up marrying my best friend.
lost both parents to cancer and have zero regrets.
a friend described me as 'a cat with nine lives' but my only fear
is being apart from god, again.
have experienced so much hate in my life
that i should be a raging maniac; but thru it all feel that
'love' does conquer all-- and that there
is not a person i could not forgive or would not want to have been a part of my life.
the 'hope' i describe in my book is so simply obtainable that i want
to challenge people to read the story.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
The Short Quick Version... ...hyperactive (age
5), dad dies (age 10), abused by stepdad and runaway (age 12), physically, sexually and mentally assaulted
and thoughts of suicide by age 14, drugs, sex, alcohol, addict and jail-all by 16, pool hustler, drag raced cars,
drug dealer, truck driver w/ 250k miles--still no drivers license by 17, con artist, master manipulator, apart from
god and experiencing spiritual death, often homeless, isolated and alone into 40's. now saved by grace going into 50's
and am more at peace than ever. but, i do not want to preach or try to convince someone of my belief, i just want to tell
this story. thru this site you can order ebook or paperback or audio versions. enjoy the journey.
7:48 pm edt
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Goin Stircrazy... Still working on moving to FL. Lowered the house 20k. I just commented on
someone's site saying--a long time ago someone said to me, 'man, you're persistent'. I replied, 'thank you'. Hence my screen
name 'overeager' and my cb handle 'stircrazy' ;)
11:46 am edt
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
I'm a Grandpa !?
3:13 pm edt
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Update to Business Site and LinksTrucking has been picking up again, YAY !! Working on web sites--for the book
(this page), biz site ... http://www.kennontransport.com/memoirs.html, helping runaways fan page, Kennon Transport, sites to sell house (and/or lot), Golden Tee, and researching, preparing our
move to FL.
7:42 pm edt
Friday, March 12, 2010
One of My Inspirations to Write 'Memoirs...'Cassandra was one of my biggest inspirations to write 'Memoirs..', she
made a couple videos I hope to get on here soon.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Master Tasker Quite a bit happenin... trucking's slow so I seem busier ... (although
still providing a lot  of quotes, so may pick back up ;) put house and office up for sale so we can relocate to Florida. (Grandbaby due in April and want to move closer.) Doing a lot of
writing (when sinus infection's not keeping me from it), updating web sites, promotional work for Kennon Transport, Memoirs
and Golden Tee game. Took some time off for wife's surgery. Preparing for move. Trying to stay focused on continuing efforts
to help runaways. Had radio interview late last night on show called America Tonight w/ Kate Delaney. Another radio interview on 'Let's Talk' the 24th. eBook, paperback and audio book now available on PayPal thru this
site. Hear the interview w/ Kate.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Memoirs Book Reviews
11:35 am est
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Posted New YouTube Video
1:27 pm est
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Radio Interview on The Advocate with Nick Phillips
11:17 pm est
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Audio Book Now Available on a 3 CD Set
8:32 pm est
The Advocate with Nick PhillipsI'll
be on The Advocate, with Nick Phillips Thurs night at 9:45 (Dec 10th) talking about runaways and the book. Live stream broadcast
at www.whkradio.com
8:24 pm est
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Latest Project... Finally done with my project !! I've been
very anxious to share this web site and the release of my book on tape @ www.learnoutloud.com/memoirs One reviewer summed it up for me, 'it's the only way I can get my kid to read books, and he loves it!'
Besides LearnOutLoud.com offering the largest directory of audio and video learning resources on the Internet, authors and
people can be their own producer, editor, publisher, and retailer.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Networking Sites...
2:25 pm est
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