Live Life: But Learn to Live Your Life by Larry D. Snell is a raw and inspiring memoir that follows his journey from childhood struggles and Detroit’s tough streets to self-discovery and redemption. Through 39 powerful chapters, Snell explores family conflict, loyalty, fast money, and the resilience needed to rise above life’s challenges. His story reveals hard-earned lessons, pivotal moments, and the strength to transform pain into purpose. Live Life is more than survival—it’s about growth and learning to truly live on your own terms. A must-read for anyone seeking authenticity, wisdom, and hope.
THE BOOK THAT WILL CHANGE HOW YOU SEE LIFE
Larry D. Snell’s memoir is a powerful journey of struggle, survival, and transformation sharing raw experiences of life in Detroit, from pain to purpose. Order the paperback or hardcover directly from this site and save 10%!
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Incompetent and Racist Leadership: A Country on the Verge of Collapse
A nation is built like a pyramid: every block resting on the one beneath it, every level trusting that the foundation will hold. But what happens when those entrusted with the peak are careless, divisive, and unfit for the weight they carry?
In his second book, Larry D. Snell traces how failed leadership loosens the stones one by one — eroding trust, pitting neighbor against neighbor, and leaving ordinary people to absorb the fall.
Live Life: But Learn to Live Your Life A Journey of Struggle, Growth & Redemption
The Power of Resilience
Discover how determination and faith helped Larry rise above life’s toughest challenges — turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and transformation.
Lessons from the Street
Journey through Detroit’s realities — family struggles, loyalty, and the price of choices — told with honesty and courage that captures the essence of real-life experience.
Inspiration for Every Reader
More than a memoir, Live Life is a message of hope. It reminds readers that no matter how dark the path, growth and redemption are always possible.
About The Author
Larry Dwayne Snell, born in San Bernardino, California, and raised in Highland Park, Detroit, overcame life’s challenges to carve an inspiring path of growth and purpose. After leaving school early, he returned to earn a Liberal Arts degree from Wayne County Community College and a Bachelor’s in Journalism from Wayne State University. His career spanned roles at WXYZ Channel 7, WJRT Channel 12, and WDIV Channel 4 as an editor and writer. Later, he served as a teacher, writing coach, and project manager, dedicating his life to education and community impact. Today, he finds fulfillment in sharing his powerful journey of resilience and transformation.
