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Summary: For Bulliers and For Those Who Have Been Bullied
Review: This is an excellent resource book for those who have been a victim of bullying and for those who have bullied other people.I could really relate to this book because I was verbally harassed. I could empathize with the people and situations in this book. I've felt the anger and the need to retaliate. I wish this book was out when I was in junior high/high school. I'd give it to the school administrators, teachers, and those who harassed me. This book pointed out and gave examples of how teachers, school administrators, and parents can help their kids get through this situation. And this book points out the impact of how bullies can really hurt people. I still have nightmares about that time period. An excellent book.
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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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