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Dead Frogs

By: Jeremiah Simmons
Narrated by: Jeremiah Simmons
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Jeremiah sits on his bicycle and stares down at the small, flattened body of a dead frog. At just six-years-old he suffers a painful realization: In this existence you are either The Squasher, or The Squashed.

Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, Jeremiah also knows he must be obedient and devout—or risk banishment. But the boy refuses to be another frog under God’s wheel. At first his acts of rebellion are small and inconsequential, but soon his schemes take on a wilder, grander scale and he finds himself being hunted by the police.

Through mad goose chases, natural disaster, homelessness, and maximum-security prison, Jeremiah struggles against the world, always wriggling one step ahead of the giant wheel bearing down on him. But when a shocking accident leaves him half dead and disfigured, the young man has nowhere left to run. Either he breaks free of the hate, hurt, and rage that’s fueled his every action, or becomes another one of life’s hapless victims.

Dead Frogs is a riveting true story about growing up in broken systems, the incredible resilience of the human spirit, and the power of forgiveness and redemption.

©2024 Jeremiah Simmons (P)2024 Jeremiah Simmons Inspiring
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"Dead Frogs" is a captivating memoir that explores the author's life from a strict upbringing with the Jehovah's Witnesses to facing struggles such as homelessness, burns, and even prison. Throughout it all, we see themes of resilience and the power of forgiveness. The narrative is honest invites the listener to experience what he went through, which makes the author's struggles and ultimate redemption both inspiring and relatable. I liked how he was able to forgive which shows how transformative it can be and can offers hope to those who hold on their past pain.

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This audiobook is a riveting true story about growing up in broken systems, the incredible resilience of the human spirit, and the power of forgiveness and redemption. Interesting Audiobook! Thx.

Interesting Audiobook!

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I liked this it was rraw and unflinching in parts as it told the story of a young man's turbulent journey from a restrictive religious upbringing to a rebellious search for freedom. Jeremiah's story delves into themes of defiance, societal constraints, and the consequences of his actions. The audiobook traces his experiences with homelessness, incarceration, and a disfiguring accident, highlighting his struggles and the resilience he develops along the way.
The narrative offers a unique perspective on the complexities of breaking free from oppressive systems. Jeremiah's eventual path toward forgiveness and redemption underscores the potential for transformation and growth, even after facing profound hardship. I was a very interesting listen.

Gritty Memoir of Broken Systems and Resilience

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While some parts might leave you wanting to reach for a metaphorical lily pad to hide under, this book is a wake-up call in a lot of ways. It compels you to see these slimy sentinels as environmental indicators, their health a barometer for the well-being of our planet, and the story is so captivating. Highly recommend.


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Jeremiah’s story begins with a powerful image: a six-year-old boy staring at the flattened body of a dead frog, realizing that in life, you are either the squasher or the squashed. This stark metaphor sets the tone for a journey filled with rebellion, resilience, and an unyielding fight for freedom.

Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, Jeremiah was taught to be obedient and devout or face banishment. But Jeremiah refused to be another frog under God's wheel. His acts of rebellion start small but soon escalate into grand schemes that put him on the wrong side of the law. From mad goose chases and natural disasters to homelessness and maximum-security prison, Jeremiah's life is a whirlwind of chaos and defiance.

One of the most poignant aspects of this memoir is Jeremiah’s unyielding spirit. Despite the relentless wheel bearing down on him, he always manages to wriggle one step ahead. His journey is a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope and determination.

A Riveting Tale of Resilience and Redemption

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