The Middle Seat: Stop Craving Platforms | Start Loving People
By (Author) Pedro LaTorre
BookBaby
BookBaby
17th November 2016
United States
General
Non Fiction
Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works
248.4
Paperback
154
Width 152mm, Height 228mm, Spine 12mm
254g
The Middle Seat started as a moment. A moment that forced me into the dreaded middle seat on Delta Flight 940 from Oregon to Florida. I had been out on the road drumming and speaking for quite some time. I was tired and would have strapped a massive "DO NOT DISTURB" sign to my forehead, if I could have.
I was hoping that my mileage status would bump me into first class and keep me far from talkative humans. Dont you judge me! You know you have had similar feelings! All of my prayers went unanswered as I squeezed into the middle seat. I was uncomfortable, tired, and pretty grumpy. But this single red eye flight would change my perspective on people forever.
I believe all of us are in middle seat moments everyday. Whether its the grocery store or the gym we all have the ability to be the answer to someone's prayer. We have the ability to be the friend that someone has been desperate to know. The middle seat is not about saying the right things or being overly spiritual, its about learning to see average moments as miracles waiting to happen.
I open the corridors of my heart in this book and unfortunately its not all pretty. I needed this middle seat moment to change my perspective on God and people.
What if life was more than building your brand
What if your platform doesnt need to be reached but needs to be realized
What if we stopped craving platforms and started loving people
Pedro LaTorre was born into a broken home and by the age of twelve he had seen two divorces. Pedro's story was shaped by difficult setbacks that he chose to see as divine setups. By the time he was seventeen years old Pedro had garnered the attention of several professional baseball teams and was on his way to pursuing a professional career. His senior year of high school changed the trajectory of his life in just one swing of the bat. Pedro tore his rotator in his shoulder and his dreams came crumbling down. Pedro decided to have surgery and take a season to seek The Lord's guidance like never before. He quickly found himself speaking to professional athletes, students in public schools, and other faith based gatherings. He crossed paths with a Christian Hip-Hop Artist named, KJ52 and was asked to be his full time touring drummer. Pedro's drumming career took him all over the world with artists like: Rhema Soul, Tedashi, DJ Morph, DJ Promote, Propaganda, Social Club, Anthem Lights, and most recently Group 1 Crew. Pedro is married to Jessica LaTorre and they have a beautiful son named, Justice. They currently reside in Los Angeles, California and attend City Church Beverly Hills underneath the leadership of Pastor Judah Smith and Elijah Waters. Pedro's heart is to give every man, woman, and child an opportunity to see, hear, and respond to the complete work of Jesus Christ. To learn more: PedroLaTorre.com