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Synopsis
A childhood overshadowed by spiritualism in his Puerto Rican home preceded a harsh and violent adolescence as the leader of one of New York's toughest street gangs. Chilling scenes of knife fights, torture and murder dominated the life of a young man proud and feared on the outside, but inwardly running scared.
His fears and loneliness were brought to the surface through an encounter with the unlikely character of preacher David Wilkerson, who led Cruz to open his life to Christ - an incredible conversion that amazed all who knew him.
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In the forty years that have passed since coming to Christ, Nicky Cruz has ministered around the world, speaking to hurting people in all walks of life. He has reached thousands of inner-city gang members as he speaks to their need from his own experience.
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Run Baby Run: The Story of Nicky Cruz
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Run Baby Run
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Paperback. Condition: Used. In the psychedelic haze of 1971, when bell-bottoms reigned supreme and the world was just beginning to grapple with the concept of ?free love??enter Nicky Cruz, a man whose own love story is a tad more complicated than a summer romance. ?Run Baby Run? is a memoir that promises to take you on a thrilling ride through the wobbly rollercoaster of Cruz?s life, blending a dash of drama with a sprinkle of spiritual awakening. One might wonder if this was perhaps an early draft of a self-help book for the wayward youth of the time, but alas, it?s more of a heart-wrenching confession wrapped in an eye-popping cover that could lure even the most steadfast of skeptics. Our dear Nicky, born into a life of chaos, initially finds solace in the warm embrace of gang culture. Before you can say ?far out,? he?s deep in the throes of a life that he later describes as ?a bit rough around the edges.? The street life, for all its vices, offers him a sense of belonging?something that is, ironically, woven with the threads of violence, betrayal, and a tinge of existential dread. It?s almost as if he took the ?rugged individualism? of the time and decided to throw in a side of existential crisis, just to keep things interesting. But fear not, dear reader, for Cruz?s journey doesn?t end with delinquency and disillusionment. As the pages unfurl, you?ll witness his metamorphosis from gang member to notable evangelist?because what?s more rock ?n? roll than finding Jesus after a life of crime? You may find yourself pondering profound questions like: Is this a coming-of-age story or merely a cautionary tale for the free-spirited youths of the ?70s? One thing is certain: it?s a rollercoaster ride you didn?t necessarily sign up for, but you might just find it hard to get off. With its origins in Hodder Christian Paperbacks, one can?t help but chuckle at the notion of ?Christian literature? zig-zagging through the underbelly of the city, like a cheeky little street cat. Cruz?s prose dances between fervent sincerity and the kind of melodrama that would make a soap opera writer raise an eyebrow. The juxtaposition of the gritty realities of gang life with the gentle, almost tender nudges towards redemption creates a deliciously ironic tension that could keep philosophers scratching their heads for decades. For those who enjoy books that seem to have survived the passage of time by sheer force of will (and perhaps a few accidental coffee spills), you?ll appreciate the curious state of this tome. It?s as though every crease, dog-ear, and yellowed page tells a story of its own?like the wise, worn-out sage at the corner of your local coffee shop, full of tales but perhaps lacking a coherent narrative. Condition: This particular copy has weathered the years with a certain rugged charm, much like its author. Expect the occasional scribble in the margins?perhaps the thoughts of a previous reader who couldn?t contain their existential musings or simply wanted to remind themselves to buy more milk. The pages are a mix of crisp and crinkled, which might add to the overall aesthetic experience of reading. It?s definitely been loved?if love means being tossed around in the back of a car more than a few times and valiantly surviving the occasional coffee spill. So, if you?re in the market for a book that makes you ponder whether chaos can lead to clarity, or if redemption is just a well-placed plot twist, ?Run Baby Run? might just be your next odd obsession. Grab your own copy from Crappy Old Books, and prepare for a journey that?s anything but ordinary?because who doesn?t want to take a stroll through the whims of fate as told by a man with a past as tangled as the political landscape of the time? Seller Inventory # 2369
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