Unshackled: A Story of Redemption and Renewal is a raw, relentless memoir that pulls no punches. From the chaos of an abusive childhood to the crushing weight of addiction and self-destruction, Joe Potosi lived a life teetering on the edge of collapse. His Navy years brought discipline—but also exposed him to battles far beyond the seas: inner wars with shame, rage, and despair.
Each chapter drags the reader into a fight for survival—through fractured family ties, failed jobs, and nights blurred by alcohol—where hope seems like a cruel illusion. Yet, woven through the heartbreak and near-ruin is a thread of suspense: will Joe ever break free from the chains that bound him to his past?
The turning point doesn’t come easily. It arrives in moments of raw surrender, faith rediscovered, and the courage to face the wreckage head-on. Unshackled is more than a memoir—it’s a testament that no matter how dark the pit, there is a way out. Powerful, gritty, and deeply human, this book grips you until the final page with one undeniable truth: your condition does not have to be your conclusion.
Joe Potosi 