The First Thirty

‘Passionate’ and ‘purpose driven’ best describe the author of The First Thirty. Dustin Bertrand is

an inspiration to many, and his journey has just begun. He has battled a multitude of life

challenges, including:

•  Struggling with identity issues from never meeting or knowing his birth father

•  Enduring the struggles of being biracial in the Deep South

•  Fighting a subconscious lie that because he was unplanned he was therefore unwanted

•  Experiencing and witnessing verbal and physical abuse

•  Combating the effects of divorce

•  Persevering in a family environment with alcohol addiction

•  Battling heart and kidney issues that originated at birth

Despite these obstacles, this young warrior has defied all the odds stacked against him. Dustin

Bertrand has emerged a victor, not a victim!

The founder of God Made Self Driven Ministries, Dustin gives the reader a blueprint for rising

above the challenges of life to emerge victorious – his source, Jesus Christ. This book confronts

thought-provoking questions head on: Is grace truly enough for life’s challenges? If one was

created from an evil act, can one ascend to goodness? Is the concept ‘you learn what you live’

your cemented destiny – or, can your life experiences be the catalyst for a new way to live?