From Crack to Colonel: One Woman's Fight from Rock Bottom to Full Bird Colonel

From addiction to achievement. From despair to destiny.

Willette Alston's life is a testament to resilience and grace. Once trapped in the grip of crack cocaine, she fought her way back to become a full-bird colonel in the U.S. Army.

With honesty and heart, Willette shares how faith, family, and perseverance carried her from the streets to sobriety, from shame to self-respect, and from chaos to command. Her journey spans the depths of addiction and the triumphs of military leadership, the heartbreak of loss and the healing power of love.

A powerful story of redemption and faith, From Crack to Colonel reminds us that no fall is final-and that even the darkest moments can lead to purpose and peace.