One Billion Seconds Behind the Wall: Pariah is the true story of a man who virtually wasted the first billion seconds of his life on reaching outward for things that were not important. This includes his first two years in prison. Then, he was inspired to change and spend the next billion seconds improving himself and being grateful for what he had. He read over four thousand books, especially The Bible; he trained his body and achieved strength, health, and peace; he reached inside himself and improved a little more each day. This story will hopefully inspire the reader to make their own decision to be happy every day, learn from the author's mistakes and make a brighter future for themselves.

About the Author

Bradford Applegate was born in Freeport, Long Island in 1958. He currently resides in Acra, New York. He loves to exercise and maintain physical fitness. Along with his writing, he enjoys working with his hands to create beautiful things. He considers himself a fun, happy and optimistic person who learned the hard way to start taking his life more seriously. He prays for another billion seconds to enjoy his life outside of prison, finally free in mind, body, and spirit.