The Gospel According to the Broken: Poems from the Edge of Faith and Survival is a fearless collection of free verse poetry that speaks for the unheard, the wounded, and the walking survivors of a world that too often looks away.

Told through unfiltered language and stripped-down truth, these poems explore the darkest corners of human experience; addiction, abuse, mental illness, grief, abandonment, homelessness, lost faith, and the quiet battles fought behind closed doors. Each section pulls back the curtain on lives lived in shadow, offering not answers, but acknowledgment.

This is not a story of neat redemption. It is a record of survival in its rawest form. These poems do not beg for grace; they demand to be seen. With aching clarity and brutal grace, The Gospel According to the Broken becomes a prayer book for the forsaken, a psalm book for the unhealed, and a sacred testament to the strength it takes to keep breathing when hope has left the room.

For those who've felt forgotten by faith, ignored by society, or silenced by shame, this book is for you.

Brandon Michaels was born on November 14, 1958, in Connecticut. He began his career as a punch card operator during the early days of computing. He later transitioned into technical writing, where he spent decades crafting clear and concise documentation in the tech industry. Now retired, Brandon resides in the deserts of Arizona, enjoying the slower pace of life. Despite his love for the Southwest, he frequently returns to his roots in Connecticut, where he finds inspiration in the familiar landscapes of his home state.