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Harold R. Laster

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  • My Story

Faith, Resilience
And Redemption

From the streets of Detroit, to the call of God. The journey of brokeness, purpose and grace

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  • Meet Harold R. Laster

A Storyteller Inspired by Faith, Purpose, and Real Life

Harold R. Laster’s life is a powerful journey of resilience, adversity, addiction, faith, and redemption. Raised in Detroit after his family moved from Alabama, Harold learned the values of hard work, courage, discipline, and perseverance from his mother and the people who shaped his early life.

At 17, Harold joined the military, where he distinguished himself as a skilled marksman and squad leader. His military experience strengthened his discipline and taught him valuable lessons about loyalty, friendship, and responsibility.

After returning home and starting a family, Harold faced one of the darkest chapters of his life—severe drug addiction. His struggle eventually brought him to a moment of complete desperation, where he cried out to God for help. That experience became a profound spiritual turning point, leading him away from addiction and toward ministry.

Early Years Roots of Resilience

Growing up in Detroit after moving from Alabama, Harold learned courage, discipline, and perseverance from his family and the challenging environment around him.

Military Service Discipline & Purpose

At 17, Harold entered the military, where he excelled in marksmanship and leadership. His service shaped his understanding of loyalty, responsibility, and strength.

The Turning Point From Addiction to Faith

After battling severe drug addiction, Harold reached a moment of desperation and cried out to God. That experience became the spiritual turning point that transformed his life and led him toward ministry.

The Memoir A Story Meant to Encourage

Harold shares his story to encourage pastors, leaders, and wounded warriors of faith. His memoir is a testimony of survival, redemption, and the belief that a better day is coming.
  • The Author's Mission

Stories With Faith, Purpose, And Meaning

Harold R. Laster writes from a place of lived experience, faith, and a desire to leave readers with something meaningful. His work is shaped by the belief that stories can do more than entertain. They can encourage, challenge, inspire, and remind us of the strength we carry through life’s most difficult moments.

Through honest storytelling and deeply personal experiences, Harold seeks to connect with readers on a human level while sharing lessons about faith, perseverance, family, courage, and purpose.

Real-Life Experiences

Honest stories from the streets, the struggle, and the salvation.

Faith & Inspiration

Writing that explores faith, hope, and the strength found in believing through difficult circumstances.

Life Lessons

Meaningful experiences transformed into reflections that encourage readers to see challenges from a different perspective.

Resilience & Courage

Stories that recognize life's struggles while emphasizing perseverance, strength, and the courage to keep moving forward.

  • The Hitman and the Preacher

A Journey of Struggle, Faith & Redemption

Harold R. Laster’s powerful memoir takes you from the streets of Detroit to the steps of the church reveling how faith can turn your darkest moments into your greatest purpose

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