The Power Within by L. Todd Kelly

The Power Within

Crushed by the weight of a major public trial loss and the exposure of his own personal failures, nationally known and acclaimed trial lawyer, L. Todd Kelly, sits captive in a closet with a pistol in his mouth, wondering whether or not his life is even worth living. Deep down, he knows his lust for power, sex, and fame brought him to this day—not to mention the twelve million dollar debt and divorce looming over his head. To escape, he must battle his demons and find the strength to take another breath and choose to live. But will he ever regain his reputation, family’s trust, or any semblance of self-respect? The Power Within explores one man’s journey through sin, marital failure, public loss, and redemption—and will leave you gripped with the inescapable truth about what (or who) true power really is.

Todd has exposed a truth in our culture about the demons that can control us if we let them. His revelation about the impact that those demons had on his law practice, his marriage, and his family are too often hidden and allowed to grow, unchecked, in society, and especially in the world of the trial lawyer. As a fellow trial lawyer, I have seen first-hand the destructive powers that Todd faced, and watched too many succumb to them. This book is a must-read for trial lawyers, new and old, but is also an in-depth exploration for so many others to enjoy. I commend this book to your collection with enthusiasm.