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Jumping through fires : the gripping story of one man's escape from revolution to redemption
Title:
Jumping through fires : the gripping story of one man's escape from revolution to redemption
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Summary:
Religion has left an undeniable mark in our world. Some see it as the answer to every problem, while others see it as the problem itself. Simply put, religion is the single greatest force in history. But in a much more intimate sense, what does religion mean to one life? In this honest, suspenseful, and moving memoir, author David Nasser tells of a life filled with heartbreak and healing. Forced to escape from a country gripped in a religious revolution, David and his family run for their lives in an attempt to find refuge. Through the lens of a terrified boy we see the destructive power of religion and the pull of peer pressure as he tries to fit into a new culture. Nasser's raw and transparent account of his transition from hating religion to having a living faith in Christ will impact readers from across the religious spectrum. His unflinchingly honest, yet humorous, assessment of the church from an outsider's point of view will both enlighten readers and spur them to renewed and refined outreach.
Year Published:
2009
Physical Description:
171 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Contents:
The day that changed everything -- Ending a life -- The great pretenders -- At the airport -- Purgatory -- Fruitcake -- Geek to chic -- When grace went out to eat -- Water walker -- Stormy waters -- The right kind of fear -- The power of parking lots -- Risk and romance -- Five months -- Dad -- As for me and my house ... -- Epilogue.
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ISBN:
9780801072598
Publisher:
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2009.