What God Has Brought Me Through

About the Book

Even though we can’t control where we’re born or how we’re raised, there is nothing stopping us from achieving our goals in life. For Thomas Dykes Sr., born in South Philadelphia and raised in an African American family in the 1950s, his belief and faith in God would bring him through challenges and propel him toward a successful, fulfilling life. In What God Has Brought Me Through, author Thomas Dykes Sr. shares his inspirational story of faith, determination, sacrifice, and commitment. Opening with vignettes of his early years growing up in the inner city, Thomas invites us to see the way his parents instilled good family values into his and his siblings’ lives. This foundation would go on to help him be successful at school, paving the way for his eventual service to his country in the US Navy before going on to lead a rich and fulfilling life, both in career and in family. Thomas never realized what he would achieve as a young man born and raised in the inner city—not to mention facing all the obstacles and challenges he would experience later in his adult life as well. But with faith and trust in God, he was able to achieve so much—and others can do the same, but only if they believe in themselves and in God.

About the Author

Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Thomas Dykes was one of eight siblings, including a twin sister. He graduated from high school in 1969 and entered the navy the following year, serving as a sailor and attending several naval schools. He became a jet mechanic and a helicopter plane captain and crew chief. After exiting the navy, Dykes gained recognition for outstanding work in several jobs; while working at Boeing Helicopters, he was nominated as Employee of the Month. Dykes went on to work as a construction superintendent until retiring from the Levy Construction Company in Audubon, New Jersey. He and his wife, Linda, have two daughters and one son. Dykes lives in New Jersey and does voice-over work.