The narrative unfolds with the heartbreak of losing both adoptive parents at a young age, forcing Anthony into a world of uncertainty and hardship. As a teenager, he faced the harsh reality of homelessness, grappling with one challenge after another. Yet, within the relentless storms of life, Anthony's faith became his anchor.
This book powerfully indicates God's unwavering protection and presence, even when belief in Him seemed distant or impossible. Anthony shares his story not just as a tale of survival but as a beacon of hope for others who find themselves in dark and desperate times. His life shows that God is real, ever-present, and faithful through every trial. "Left Behind but Not Forgotten" is a moving account of strength, faith, and the miraculous ways in which God works in the lives of those who seek Him—even when they don’t yet know Him.
Anthony Williams was born in Washington, DC and raised in High point, North Carolina. Anthony pursued and enlisted in the US Army after graduating from high school. He started basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After that he went to Quarter Master school to be trained as a Food Service Specialist at Fort Lee in Petersburg, Virginia. His first permanent duty station was Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. His second duty station was Kaiserslautern, Germany. His third and final duty station was Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. Six years after being discharged from the US Army, Anthony became an entrepreneur with his own food truck in the Atlanta area. Leading to a storefront restaurant for 12 years in Marietta, Georgia. Exiting from the restaurant, Anthony continued his entrepreneurship in the moving industry for 21 years. Currently, Anthony is retired and waiting on what God has for him next.
In closing, I put my story out there because I want to be able to help others mentally, emotionally, and spiritually and encourage people not to give up on their dreams and aspirations in life. I'm telling my story because God put it on my heart; I’m just being obedient.