#1 on Amazon Hot New Releases!
I’m still smiling as I write this.
Just eleven days after posting about how a simple, honest review can help more men discover real freedom, Ascent to Freedom has climbed to #1 in Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Sexual Health Recovery.
This isn’t about rankings for their own sake. It means the book is now more visible to the very men quietly carrying shame, isolation, and the weight of a struggle they wish wasn’t there. Men who love their families, serve in their churches, and long to walk closer with God — but feel stuck.
Your reviews, your shares, and your support made this happen. Thank you. Every short sentence you left on Amazon or Goodreads is helping the algorithms connect this resource with people who need hope today.
What This Means for the Climb Ahead
Porn addiction reshapes how a man sees God, women, intimacy, and even himself. The path out isn’t “just pray more and try harder.” It’s a disciplined, grace-filled ascent; one Waypoint at a time.
Ascent to Freedom offers exactly that: a clear, biblical and scientific path built from hundreds of hours of counseling real men through real setbacks and breakthroughs, years of reading the Bible and mentoring with knowledgeable pastors, and the research and insights available from scientific institutions. Eight Waypoints take you from base camp to the summit. Each chapter ends with a workbook section so you don’t just read about freedom: you begin living it.
Whether you’re the man ready to reclaim your life, a wife wanting to support her husband well, a pastor looking for a trustworthy tool for your men’s group, or a friend who simply wants to help someone you love, this book was written for you.
A Heartfelt Thank You
To everyone who has already read the book and left a review: your words matter more than you know. They don’t just sell books. They create hope. They tell a struggling man, “You are not alone, and you are not beyond help.”
To those still reading or just discovering the book: welcome. The climb is worth it.
How You Can Help Even More Men Find Freedom
Here are a few simple ways to join in right now:
- Leave an honest review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your favorite bookseller (just a sentence or two about what encouraged or helped you). It makes the book easier for others to find.
- Order your copy (or additional copies for your group) direct from the site for discounts and to support the mission, or on Amazon with free, fast shipping.
- Share this post or the book with a pastor, men’s ministry leader, or someone you know who’s quietly struggling, or desires to help those who are.
- Use it in community by sharing the introduction video. It is designed specifically for small groups, recovery ministries, and church classes.
Every man who finds hope and takes the next step is one more story of restoration. Your words and actions are helping write those stories.
Thank you again for being part of this community that cares about real freedom. Freedom that is rooted in biblical truth, grounded in solid science and counseling wisdom, and empowered by the grace of Christ.
The climb continues and I’m grateful to walk it with you.
Press on toward the higher purpose,
Jason Pretzel, LPC
