Sailboats, sharks, and shipwrecks, ultimately leading to salvation.
In Deep Waters is not just a tale of the sea; it is a profound journey into the depths of the human soul. The author, a commercial diver, navigates the treacherous waters of life, facing rogue waves, boat malfunctions, and violent storms. Tempestuous relationships, shipwrecks, and battles with alcohol, prescription pills, and drug addictions mark his life as unstable as the sea. These external challenges mirror the internal turmoil Kenton Otto faces, stemming from childhood demons that haunt him.
As he dives deeper into the dark, terrifying waters of his psyche, he shares his adventures and the demons with which he wrestles. His story is one of resilience, survival, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. It is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to endure and overcome even the most harrowing of circumstances. In all his harrowing experiences, he acknowledges someone greater than himself was watching over him.
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Kenton Otto was born in 1963 in Edmonton, Alberta. His parents separated when he was five. In 1973, he moved with his mother and sister to Vancouver, BC. Kenton's childhood was challenging. In his parent's absence, he was raised by his abusive older sister and by his criminal older brother. In 1984, he moved to California and began an eventful career as a commercial diver, thereby fulfilling a childhood dream. Kenton married twice, fought addictions, and suffered temporary bouts of depression. He moved to Vancouver in 2005, where he has lived ever since. In 2021, he chose sobriety and rededicated his life to Jesus. He is now active in his community, serving with faith-based outreach and recover programs. In Deep Waters is his memoir.