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What Are the Odds? From Crack Addict to CEO Kindle Edition

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Far more than a “business memoir,” What Are the Odds? is a raw, authentic account by a man many thought would never rise above his serial, addiction-fueled failures. Mike’s gripping narrative transports readers from his small-town tavern with its colorful cast of “Regulars” to Mexico and a drug deal gone awry. From Las Vegas casinos, where Mike won and lost fortunes as a professional gambler, to a jail-cell beatdown. From failed rehabs to his 20-year marriage, an ideal union decimated by addiction. And finally, to the redemption of the most shameful moment of his life. An unvarnished account of the ravages of cocaine, crack, and gambling addiction, What Are the Odds? tells the improbable tale of how a small-town guy with a dream somehow made it a reality. More importantly, Mike opens up about the God who relentlessly chased him down, turning him from a casual believer to a passionate evangelist with an absolute, mathematical certainty that God is real. What Are the Odds? will not only speak to entrepreneurs and those struggling with addiction, but also to anyone looking for a message of hope.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08C9X4KXC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lindell Publishing, LLC. (July 1, 2020)
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Mike Lindell is the author of What Are the Odds? From Crack Addict to CEO. A raw, authentic memoir revealing his battles with crack cocaine and gambling addictions, hardship and failure that he struggled with for decades all while pursuing his entrepreneurial journey.

Lindell is also the inventor and CEO of MyPillow, Inc. The Minnesota-based company has been in business for more than a decade and sold more than 46 million MyPillows. Lindell started the business in his garage with the help of his family. He is a philanthropist giving millions of dollars to help those in need. Lindell is also an evangelist who does speaking engagements nationwide. His passion has always been for helping people. Lindell is proof that with hard work and faith, you can live your dream. michaeljlindell.com and mystore.com

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AJ Mo
5.0 out of 5 stars It is a remarkable book of regeneration from the depths of despair to prosperity
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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In Mike’s early years, he messed up lot, was strung out on cocaine and crack , as well as other drugs and alcohol. then God got a hold of his life, and instantly changed him. It is a powerful story of God‘s grace and mercy on an individual who certainly didn’t deserve it, but got it anyway..
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L. Heim
5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK-Decide For YOURSELF!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021
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I had no idea of Mike's journey and the success he was given by the grace of God after being an addict for SO long. Mike is a great example of living the American dream (as we all knew it to be once upon a time). Going from being an addict with a negative bank balance, to employing over 1500 people and creating a net worth of over $250 million, is a miracle! Mike is a believer in God and never gave up.
His determination and faith literally saved his life SEVERAL times!

There are many negative people out there who don't want to listen to Mike because he supported a political candidate. Shouldn't you decide that for yourself? Stop being afraid to read or learn about things or people that you THINK are bad or negative. The editorialized and now censoring, mainstream media, and corrupt politicians, are insulting us all by telling us HOW to think, as if we can't for ourselves. It is time we stand up to them and research things for ourselves!

This book is a great start. Did you even know that Mike Lindell never even followed politics ever? He only became interested in Donald Trump because of his BUSINESS acumen. Remember before Trump ran for office, everyone in the media used to love him? Go ahead and search for when he was on Oprah and how excited she and her audience were. Listen to him with Matt lauer on The Today Show from 20+ years ago, Trump DENOUNCED RACISM THEN and NOW, but the media wants to impart division. This is one of the steps that leads countries socialism and ultimately communism. The MSM has people thinking that anyone supporting Trump, like Mike Lindell , is a racist liar, and should be boycotted and shunned. This is NOT the American dream and once you read Mike's story you'll wish you knew it sooner and that people and media would stop bashing him.

America is the land of opportunity, yet we don't hear that anymore. We have become the land of GOVERNMENT DEPENDENCE, and the American dream is quickly slipping away. I personally attribute this to the polarization of politics by politicians & the bias media who not only CENSOR factual data that doesn't fit the divisive narrative, but unscrupulously attempts to taint our
OWN perceptions and thoughts.

Buy this book, and decide for yourself.

The mere fact that major retailers have chosen to remove his products based on Mike's political affiliation is definitely indicative of the demise and degradation of the American dream.

This book will give you hope and faith. It is a page-turner; everyone with whom I have shared it, fully agree.

Turn your bias off and stop deciphering life through the media's political lens, I promise, you'll understand once you read the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Son Needs a Miracle, too!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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I read Mike's book because I have an adult son, Ryan, 44, who is a serious alcoholic and drug addict, and he needs a miracle, too. Mike's book gave me some hope that my son could still be saved. I did not expect this book to be so well written. I did not expect a former crack addict and My Pillow guy to have any writing skills, much less be able to remember what he did as an addict and be so bluntly honest about it. I'm a trained professional writer--a retired newspaper editor and author of the book "Get Tough or Die: Why I Forgave My Parents for My Abusive Childhood." I love the cover of "What Are the Odds" which shows the author as and addict and as a CEO on the front and as a boy and a CEO on the back. It was surprisingly very well written, too. Mike's book is very interesting and informative. I took Mike's book with me to the waiting room and read while my car was getting repaired because it was difficult to put it down. Very interesting read. The book is pricey--more than I normally pay for a book, but I would still highly recommend it. I mortgaged my home once for $40,000 to send my adult son, Ryan, to a professional rehab, but one month after he graduated, he went right back to drinking and drugging, so I wasted my money. It isn't safe to let him live with me because the drugs make him crazy, so now he's living in the streets again. I saw him with one eye smashed and it breaks my heart, but I can't afford to send him to another rehab. I just don't have the money, but I fear my son Ryan will be dead in a few years if he doesn't have a miracle. I hope everyone reading this post will PRAY for my son Ryan because he needs all the prayers he can get. He needs a miracle, too!
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Monica Bleickardt
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed reading it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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A good read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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The print is quite small, but this is a great read, overall. Candid, honest, and faith/hope builder.
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Doris Dunne
5.0 out of 5 stars With God all things are possible!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
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With the world 🌎 in utter chaos ,I wanted to get closer to God. See I'm a Christian,but like Mike I wanted more of what other Christians had. I wanted the full effect of God presence in my life. I have been running all my life and God has been chasing me. Something happened in my life August 26,2020 that changed my life forever, I think it was God's intervention,actually I know it was. I'm a work in progress and God will not let !e escape this time. My days of running in the wrong direction are over. I still have to learn to let Jesus take the wheel,when things aren't going right. I truly love to hear how God saves his children for a much bigger plan than we could ever imagine . I don't know how to completely surrender,I'm asking for prayers from everyone that reads this review,come get me Lord! Mike Liddell I've been up for two days reading your book,no I don't drink or do drugs..this book is a natural high. Mike Liddell my daughter has a house full of your pillows ,she gave me one for Christmas a couple years back ,I was used to.my big foam pillow that when I tried "MyPillow" I couldn't stand the knotty thing. Last night 🌙I pulled it from beneath the pile of blankets and tried it once more. Honesty I had the best nights sleep I'd had in a very long time..honestly I hope she gives me one for mothers day this year. One day I hope to try your sheets and purchase some more pillows to give my friends a good night's sleep! Thank you Mike Liddell for sharing your story. It helped to restore my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. By the way I'm a big Trump supporter,I miss Donald Trump, God has bigger plans for him. He isn't finished yet,he will be back, in the meantime I'll wait ✋
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S. B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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He survived and exceeded expectations. There is only one way to do that. It's a God thing. Praise God!
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Amazon Customer from Canada
5.0 out of 5 stars wow, what ant encouraging story
Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2023
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What an amazing story of Gods love chasing after Mike. It is encouraging to hear about so many acts of God in one life, maybe it’s that way for all of us but this seems extra for Mike. God bless Mike and God bless America.
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Blakey
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2021
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Often when reading reviews on book's the temptation to resort to clichés and hyperbole is prevalent, " page turner", "couldn't put it down" etc. In this case I genuinely could not stop reading, went through the book in one session. A thoroughly fantastic read, the fortitude displayed by Lindell imparts not only an immense respect for his determination in the face of adversity,but also a number of very valuable insights and lessons when dealing with all that life may throw at you. Superb book.
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Robert White
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in Australia on January 30, 2021
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Mike’s story is written with honesty and humour. How he managed to get through so many setbacks and disappointments amazes me. I read with great interest how he was able to create MyPillow and keep it in spite of addictions and some bad people as well as bad decisions. The message of his book is hope, and how God was there waiting for Mike to respond. I like Mike’s testimony. It has heart and encourages me. Well done, Mike! God has more for you yet!
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Bella Nene
5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT ARE THE ODDS by Mike Lindell
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2021
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A fascinating rags to riches story who God obviously had chosen to become a great leader and businessman in America. Mike Lindell was 'chosen' to do great things against all odds and his own foolishness to insprie other Americans (or anyone for that matter) that anything is possible with God. An action packed story of how one man, against all odds, came out of it smelling like a rose. There is no doubt that God is on the side of this great American. He is a breath of fresh air.
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The Kid Salami
5.0 out of 5 stars Literally could not put it down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2021
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Been many years since I read a book in one sitting, but read this on Friday afternoon/evening and was captivated by it. It was honest, funny and proof that Life/God, if you let go, can do far more interesting and in fact unimaginable things than a goal list and vision board can.
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