The Wounded Spirit ( Leader's Guide )

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Summary: Literary Balm for Hurting Souls
Review: This selfless act of soul baring will undoubtedly be the beginning of a healing journey for readers of this book. It is a quick read and keeps you involved through every chapter. It speaks to hurting people and those who have done the hurting; it helps both to understand why. This is a must for people who are involved in role modeling, educating or raising children. The publisher lists a work book, leader's guide and curriculum to be available in February of 2001. It would be a great tool for a group study. Please read this book and spread the word!

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Summary: A message for all! Nobody's too old or young for this!
Review: Well, how do you start? Peretti had been pondering this for how many years!? If you've personally heard the message or watched the video, you know he struggled with it. When you normally listen to or watch a Frank Peretti message, he is ALWAYS sobering, yet off the wall, going nuts, making some crazy noises now and then, yet always making a profound point. This time, minus some of those noises, he once again makes a profound point, in his most important message.

Well, he talks about The Wounded Spirit. He talks about bullying. Where's this come from? He takes you inside his childhood. It started with a tumor. It escalated in school from just a simple scar to insensitive teasing and bullying. Kids pushing him around, saying, "That's the kid to pick on!" Frank was into monsters as a kid. He loved them! He said that he was into monsters because maybe he felt like one.

Peretti mentions that he couldn't throw or catch a football in school, yet he tackles this subject like Lawrence Taylor ended Joe Theisman's career. Frank Peretti met this head on, probably with a little fear, but with dignity and no disgrace! I, myself, read this, as well as listened to this message with all the intensity and tenacity I could muster, and learned something about myself. That's the truth. I got messed with some in high school, but I did fight back, serving only a couple, but enough knuckle sandwiches to those who really pushed me. I'm a PK (preacher's kid) and some people like to mess with the PK. Today I can say that I make my attempts to stand up for the underdog. I still have my imperfections, and so does everyone else.

Hey, this message is from everyone. All ages, people. Nobody is immune, and people getting pushed around happens to some a lot more than others. Peretti attacks this subject with fierce determination. He challenges us to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves. I challenge anyone to take in this message, if you have the guts! We need more stuff like this. This doesn't get any better, and it isn't even fiction!!

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Summary: SUPERB!!
Review: What can I say? I haven't even finished the book yet and I'm already writting this review knowing only because I've read enough to determine this is truly an outstanding book. I can relate to the characters in this book and I understand exactly how they felt. People, if you haven't read it, you don't know what you're missing. Is a book that's not too long and not too short. Everything written is direct and to the point. Including some information about the Colombine incident that the media never really mentioned. What are you waiting for?! Go get yourself a copy already and quit evaluating these reviews to determine whether is worth the money. Trust me, is a very, very, very, and did i mention a very good book? Well you get the point. Happy reading! (o^_^o)