The Last Street Fighter - Couverture souple

Normis, Wayne

 
9780595222193: The Last Street Fighter
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595222196 ISBN 13 : 9780595222193
Editeur : iUniverse, 2002

Synopsis

Walk in the perilous shoes of a young street fighter who gets sucked into the whirlpool of gang violence at a time in history when fist fighting between youthful factions ends and the shooting begins. Caught up into the "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" culture, Wayne Normis, is singled out by three gangs and a drug dealer for destruction. As his life spirals out of control, Wayne is in a life and death struggle for survival, a battle he seems destined to lose. Through prayer, the grace of GOD, and multiple close calls he survived to share his testimony today."A gut-wrenching, heart-pounding, insightful book. This in-your-face autobiography rips through the streets, depicting fights, death, fear and survival against odds many did not survive difficult to put down because Normis spins a great story." -The Oakland Tribune feature book review. Recommended and endorsed by Chuck Norris and members of his family.-www.chucknorris.com/html/christian.aspx"One of the rare books that is very captivating on such serious topics. The writing is from the heart; once you start, it is difficult to put down. Stays with the reader long after the last page. Transcends all ages and social groups."-Premier Ecumenical Christian Website-www.spiritrestoration.org"The Last Street Fighter is the best gangster comes to Jesus testimonial since The Cross and the Switchblade. Recommended and endorsed."-Steve Nawojczyk, nationally recognized gang researcher and educator; featured in HBO's documentary, "Banging in Little Rock". www.gangwar.com"A must read for youth and any, regardless of age. A compelling and powerful story."-Teens for Jesus @ T4Jlibrary.com

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Walk in the perilous shoes of a young street fighter who gets sucked into the whirlpool of gang violence at a time in history when fist fighting between youthful factions ends and the shooting begins. Caught up into the "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" culture, Wayne Normis, is singled out by three gangs and a drug dealer for destruction. As his life spirals out of control, Wayne is in a life and death struggle for survival, a battle he seems destined to lose. Through prayer, the grace of GOD, and multiple close calls he survived to share his testimony today."A gut-wrenching, heart-pounding, insightful book. This in-your-face autobiography rips through the streets, depicting fights, death, fear and survival against odds many did not survive difficult to put down because Normis spins a great story." -The Oakland Tribune feature book review. Recommended and endorsed by Chuck Norris and members of his family.-www.chucknorris.com/html/christian.aspx"One of the rare books that is very captivating on such serious topics. The writing is from the heart; once you start, it is difficult to put down. Stays with the reader long after the last page. Transcends all ages and social groups."-Premier Ecumenical Christian Website-www.spiritrestoration.org"The Last Street Fighter is the best gangster comes to Jesus testimonial since The Cross and the Switchblade. Recommended and endorsed."-Steve Nawojczyk, nationally recognized gang researcher and educator; featured in HBO's documentary, "Banging in Little Rock". www.gangwar.com"A must read for youth and any, regardless of age. A compelling and powerful story."-Teens for Jesus @ T4Jlibrary.com

Biographie de l'auteur

Minister Wayne Normis, a former street fighter, is now a licensed lay minister. Honoring repeated invitations, he has told his personal story and preached in Juvenile Halls, Youth Correctional Facilities, and prisons throughout the State of California. He lives on the West Coast with his wife and family.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595222196
ISBN 13 
9780595222193
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
258
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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