In this work, Bishop Larry D. Trotter shares his journey from the "bottoms" of life. Raised in the projects of Chicago, once known as "The Ickes," Larry D. Trotter surmounted unimaginable obstacles which he was raised by his mother and the village of many who lived in "The Ickes" to turn into opportunities. Not only, then, but he also shares succeeding challenges in his lifetime that he learned to develop him into a champion in life. These principles of surviving, reviving, and thriving are skillfully tailored into timeless principles for all who experience impoverishment in every sense of the term. In the Gospel Music industry, Bishop Larry D. Trotter is known by all who are well-acquainted with Gospel music. He is a pioneer of Gospel music and ministry, and he is one of the last prototypes of the Black Gospel music heritage. In this work, he also shares his Gospel music pilgrimage along with his Gospel ministry and preaching journey. Be inspired as you read SURVIVING "ROCK-BOTTOM."