Dave Ranney Or, Thirty Years on the Bowery; An Autobiography

"Dave Ranney" by Dave Ranney is an autobiography that tells of hope and change as the author recounts his life filled with personal battles, transformation, and finding forgiveness. The book follows Ranney's fall into a harsh life marked by crime and drinking problems, and his relationships, before finding faith, which steers him onto a different path. Ranney shows the strong force of grace and hope, creating a touching story and offering guidance to those facing similar hardships. The author recalls his youth in Hudson City, New Jersey, where he grew up in a tough setting shaped by cultural clashes and his father's issues with alcohol. He openly recounts his early years, including his first taste of alcohol at a young age, problems with authority, and a series of thefts that mark the beginning of his criminal life. The opening chapters set the stage for this moving journey of a man seeking redemption as he shares memories of childhood adventures and the mixed feelings he has for his mother, who played a major role in his life.