He Couldn’t Read. Then He Wrote Three Books
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What happens when the people who are supposed to love you hurt you the most? And how do you keep believing in a purpose when life gives you every reason to question God?
In this powerful episode of From Behind This Chair, Anthony D. Hamilton opens up about growing up surrounded by violence, enduring years of abuse, and struggling to understand why God seemed absent during some of the hardest moments of his life. Despite the pain, he never stopped fighting, finding his voice, and eventually discovering a purpose bigger than his past.
The conversation takes an honest look at faith, childhood trauma, grief, and the loss of loved ones. As the discussion unfolds, Anthony reflects on losing family members, questioning God's timing, and learning to see hardship through a different perspective. Together, they explore how experiences that once made us feel forgotten can become the very things that help us inspire, encourage, and change the lives of others.
One of the most moving moments comes when Anthony shares how a teacher once humiliated him and made him feel like he would never succeed. Years later, he returned as a published author with a message that says everything about his journey: “Don't laugh at me. Teach me how to read.”
His story is a reminder that your beginnings do not have to define your ending. You may not understand everything you're going through today, but your story is not over. Sometimes, the greatest victory is simply refusing to quit.
What do you believe? Is everything in life part of a greater purpose, even the pain we cannot explain? Share your thoughts in the comments.
