This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Makeda Cummings for Readers' Favorite
All In On Tomorrow is a memoir by James Ynson, who grew up in poverty in the Philippines. As the youngest of four children, he faced hunger, instability, and a father who was abusive and manipulative. At just five years old, he was forced into lying in court about a murder, leaving him with guilt he couldn’t understand. When his mother eventually fled and later moved to Australia, Ynson was left behind until the day they reunited years later. He spent his early life moving from one environment to another—including a strict boarding school that first taught him structure. Along the way, teachers, mentors, and kind strangers became his support system. Once in Australia, Ynson faced racism, language barriers, and more emotional neglect. With sports, friendships, and guidance, Ynson slowly found confidence and direction as he worked to rise above his painful past.
All In On Tomorrow by James Ynson is a moving memoir about surviving severe childhood trauma. The author's fearless writing truly stood out to me. Ynson doesn’t try to come across as a perfect man. Instead, he lets us see the fear, confusion, and emotional pain that shaped him from childhood. Whether he’s in the rural Philippines, a strict boarding school, or later in Australia, his experiences show how trauma can follow someone across borders—but so can hope. Small acts of kindness from people like Glory, Sherman, and the families who chose to intervene in his life remind me that real love doesn’t always come from relatives, but from people with compassion. What stayed with me the most is how Ynson links responsibility with healing. He acknowledges the pain but doesn’t let it define him. His incredible memoir shows that resilience means choosing to grow mentally and spiritually, and letting faith guide your path.
