When it comes to reading letters, especially personal letters, I cannot help myself but dive straight into the letters in order to know and understand the writer even more. There is something very gripping and enjoyable about reading something that is not meant for you. The letters are meant for someone else, and still, I feel a thirst for devouring and drinking the letters fully and quickly.

This is what happened to me while reading Tyler Harrison’s Letter in a Bottle. Full of personal and engaging stories and anecdotes, the audiobook provides a sense of relief to the listener, and lets them feel liberated because the listener feels so connected with the story like I did.

As a child, Tyler longed for love and kindness from his dad to feel normal. His dad, a raging alcoholic, physically abused Tyler, his brothers, and his mother for years. Early one morning, Tyler found his dad choking his brother, almost killing him. Tyler rescued his brother. He lived in homeless shelters with his brothers and mom. He found solace in the pages of his poetry. He put himself through beauty school and became a published author, sharing his tragedy to triumph. He is a dreamer and a believer in the impossible. His faith was shaken, and at times, he felt crazy. Tyler’s love for humanity and God has helped Tyler overcome the odds.