Son of a Preacher Man: My Search for Grace in the Shadows

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God Uses No Perfect People

Jay communicates the love that Jesus has for you no matter what organized religion says

A touching autobiography.

Eloquent, heartfelt and honest

He's a REVOLUTIONARY with the RIGHT idea !!

Son of a Preacher Man: My Search for Grace in the Shadows
Jay Bakker
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ASIN: 006251699X
Release Date: 2001-12-24

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By any standard, Jay Bakker has had it rough. The son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Jay was only 11 years old when his parents' empire collapsed and his family was vilified as the epitome of televangelism's excesses. Jay Bakker's autobiography, Son of a Preacher Man, unflinchingly addresses all of his family's major scandals, including his father's affair with Jessica Hahn and his mother's battle with drug addiction. Bakker also reveals that by age 13, he had developed a serious drinking problem, and that was only the beginning of a long period of rebellion that intensified during his father's years in prison. After his father's release, Jim and Jay began to rebuild their relationship, and Jay, though still struggling with alcoholism, discerned a calling to ministry. After several false starts he built a ministry to young people in Atlanta called Revolution. As a minister, Bakker's main interest is in the kids that churches overlook--the pierced, tattooed, smoking, drinking kind. The message of this ministry, like the message of this book, is simple: "Jesus loves you for who you are, not who you can become." Bakker says that he still works every day to learn that lesson, and to pass it on to others, as he does with some eloquence in Son of a Preacher Man. --Paul Power

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In Son of a Preacher Man Jay Bakker, son of famous televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, tells the compelling story of growing up in the glaring lights of a television studio. It's all here: the Bakker family's public disgrace, the fall of the PTL (Praise The Lord) media empire, and Bakker's subsequent plunge into a morass of anxiety and selfdestruction. But Son of a Preacher Man is more than a tell-all -- it is a story that dramatizes the human toll of this tragedy on the Bakker family, with insight into the seismic shifts that nearly destroyed his father and wrecked his parents' longtime marriage. It is the story of a prodigal son's return to the true meaning of God's love and acceptance. It is the story of a boy who was lost, but on the journey back from ruin finds a better way to understand and live life. It is the story of discovering God's grace and of becoming a man.

Despite years of disillusionment, alcoholism, and heartbreak, Bakker managed to continue on his spiritual quest. First he worked to redeem his father...then his faith. Bakker began his service with Revolution, a ministry for skateboarders, punk rockers, and hippiesthe street kids he knew best. He shared the message that saved his life -- the message of Jesus that God's love is infinitely generous. Now Bakker has a large and growing ministry among the tattooed and pierced of downtown Atlanta who feel rejected by the traditional Church yet flock to hear his message of grace and love.

Ultimately, Son of a Preacher Man is a story about resurrection -- of one lost young man, of his disgraced and imprisoned father, and of the hope that can't be destroyed by the machinations of power-hungry preachers, The long, lonely road that Bakker traveled taught him that you can't earn or make yourself worthy of the love of God, but if you are willing to let go and open up, that infinite love is waiting to welcome you home with open arms.

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God Uses No Perfect People.......2007-09-26

My title was a statement made by Jay Bakker. Those few words are true enough to be scripture. 'God uses no perfect people'. Reading those words stops me dead in my tracks. So profound. It is what makes a Christian carry on when they feel defeated, unworthy and doubtful. I need to remind myself of this constantly. Jay found it out and it was revolutionary to him and he even became a part of a church called Revolution. It's all because of God's grace. Thank you Jay.

I found his book VERY interesting reading and finished it in a day. He really had a difficult time and struggled so much. I'm glad he overcame the difficulties of growing up in the PTL scandal and made it through the years of drinking and drugs and back 'into the fold'. Not the fold as most know it, but a much different one which I hope is doing some good in spreading the Gospel. He has a very radical way of doing it and I wonder, but he wouldn't want me doing that. I'm just not so sure one wants to share the Gospel through just being there as opposed to by example. But if it is working for them and changing lifes then I'll stay out of it.

I would have been interested in knowing why Jay got SO into tattooing and piercings. I know it is a phenomonen today but I can't ever find a person who can really explain WHY they do this other than that is is popular, they like it, it looks good, it defines them, etc., etc. But how? Why? I don't think they are going to like this as they age. I would have liked him to explain why he got all the tattoos that he did and why. Did he really think it out for the long term or was it a short made decision?? Is this supposed to appeal to young seekers of Christ?

Jay communicates the love that Jesus has for you no matter what organized religion says .......2007-06-30

"Son of a Preacher Man" gives a candid glimpse inside Jay Bakker's life. As you may know, Jay Bakker is a Christian minister and the son of televangelist Jim Bakker. He discusses his father's religious dynasty that lasted from the 1970's through the mid 80's. He discusses his parents ministry, PTL (I learned that PTL stands for "Praise The Lord.") And he also explained his father's arrest and how it painfully effected him.

Mr. Bakker also frankly discusses his addictions to alcohol and other illegal narcotics. Although his father's absence severely diminished who he was inside, he does not blame his father (or his mother) for any of his vices. I found that very refreshing because Jay was willing to admit his shortcomings without having to blame anyone else which is only too common.

Mr. Bakker also explains how Christian fundamentalists totally turned him off to modern-day Christianity. His family was more than blackballed after his father went to prison. And again, I would think that anyone treated like this would not allow organized religion into their lives but Jay Bakker is a fighter and he kept up the good fight. He helped form his own church (Revolution) which was in total contrast to what the fundamentals did. His church welcomed anyone that would listen. In fact, Jay preferred to preach to the all the "sinners" that the world had already thrown away.

I never knew too much about Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker. I remember the SNL sketches with Dana Carvey and I saw Tammy Faye on talk shows but I didn't know why she was famous or why her husband went to prison. Earlier this year there was a very informative reality program on the Sundance Channel about Jay Bakker that got me very interested. Unfortunately his show disappeared before I really got to learn very much about him; but luckily I found this book.

After reading this book I learned that Jay does not judge or condemn his congregation and feels it is more important to preach the universal word of love. I recommend this book to anyone that is questioning their faith because Jay will communicate that Jesus loves you.

A touching autobiography. .......2007-06-25

For someone who grew up in a glam and glitzy tacky lifestyle, Jay Bakker has really been through it all and has experienced a lot. Watching your family torn apart, seeing someone you love being put into a hard situation, and trying to deal with it all as a teenager is hard to do and it nearly killed Jay Bakker.

As a Gay Buddhist, I find Jay Bakker impressive and I commend him for facing his demons and finding his true faith. I find his work for the gay community and the punk rockers to be what Christianity should be about. If you ever want to know what it's like to struggle with life and judgment to rise above it all, this is truly the story for you.

Eloquent, heartfelt and honest.......2007-06-18

Jay Bakker's memoir about his experiences as son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker and his emergence as a minister himself is an engaging portrait of the phoenix rising from the ashes. Bakker does not shy away from any part of the painful scandal that engulfed his family in the late 1980s-90s. What emerges is a portrait of a young man with a spiritual calling, to minister to the young people who have no where to turn to for spiritual guidance because of their looks, dress, or affects. "Son of a Preacher Man" is a brief, well-written memoir that shines light on how courageous it is to persevere against all odds, and finding the integrity and spiritual sustenance to do so.

He's a REVOLUTIONARY with the RIGHT idea !!.......2007-03-25

Simply put... Jay Bakker has taken the hate & judgement out of Christianity and actually put back the love, understanding, tolerance & forgiveness it was meant to have. How amazing that he not only lived through the scandals of his parents PTL days & his own substance abuses... only to rise above it all to become a genuinely compassionate human being full of the loving spirit his father only seemed to pay lip service to. I only hope his Revolution impacts more and more people as time goes on. Jay & his wife deserve all of the happiness & blessings this life has to offer...and if it exists... in the hereafter as well. Read this book... you will be inspired!

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All night read!!
I had to pull out the toothpicks a couple of times...
Exceptional
good read
Overrated

The Preacher's Son
Carl Weber
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New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber has won over readers and critics alike with his smart, sexy, page-turning tales of family drama. Now he delivers his most powerful novel yet—an explosive story about an esteemed church family with a whole lot of repenting to do. . .

Bishop T.K. Wilson, popular pastor of the largest African American church in Queens, New York, has decided to run for borough president. But his family values platform is on shaky ground. In public, his wife and two children are a shining example of respectability. Yet privately, the Wilson kids are giving in to the same temptations as any other young adults. And their parents have no idea what's going on behind closed doors—including the closed doors of the church offices.

As the bishop's son, Dante Wilson is treated like royalty, and his good looks cause the congregation's young women to think—and act on—some very impure thoughts. Personable and smart, he's expected to assume his father's position one day. The problem is, Dante wants to be a lawyer, and that's not the only secret he's keeping. He's also met the woman of his dreams—who happens to be his parents' worst nightmare. But Dante isn't the only one who's about to test his parents' faith…

Dante's younger sister, Donna, is as sweet as they come, yet she isn't exactly the virginal princess her beloved daddy thinks she is. And thanks to her suspicious, ambitious, not to mention meddling, mother, he's about to find that out—and more. To add insult to injury, Donna's transgressions involve another man of God. And that's only the beginning.

Just as the Pandora's box of unwelcome surprises seems empty, it turns out that even Bishop Wilson has some skeletons in his closet—the kind that could cost him everything. Now all the Wilsons will have to face their demons…and discover what family values are really about.

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All night read!!.......2007-07-12

I read this book in two days.I couldnt put it down i kept on sneaking a read at work! I must say Carl Webbers books are full of drama but never predictable. Loved it!!!!

I had to pull out the toothpicks a couple of times..........2007-05-11

to hold my eyelids open. I am a fast reader so saying I read it in 24 hours means nothing. The best part of the book was the way he tied the mother's past with her daughter's. I liked the message in the book and all the characters were great and developed really well. I could visualize everything in the book and was satisfied with the ending.

Exceptional.......2007-04-14

I read this book a couple months back and instantly became a fan of Carl Weber. When I first picked it up in the bookstore, I thought the book would be okay because of the cliche title, but it was much better than okay. I agree with one of the other reviewers, great character development. That was probably what kept me reading, even before the rising action came into play. Ovations to Carl Weber on this one as well as his many others.

good read.......2007-04-09

I originally thought the book was goint to be predictable, but it wasn't. It definitely catches the reader's attention and things don't turn out as you would think.

Overrated.......2007-02-27

After reading the reviews for this book I was expecting so much more. The writing was simplistic and unrealistic. I doubt that a preacher's son would be so forgiving to a woman that stripped for a living. Also, the last minute drama was a mystery. Now they're sister and brother, then they're not. Too unbelievable.

The Preacher's Son: A True Story of Murder in North Carolina

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The Preacher's Son: A True Story of Murder in North Carolina
Lynn Chandler-Willis
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Patricia Blakley's vow to love, honor, and obey....Pleasant Garden, North Carolina seemed like a God-fearing community where simple dreams came true. For Patricia Blakley it was church on Sundays and a loving family. Her prayers were answered in Ted Kimble, a fellow Christian and son of a local preacher. Then one afternoon, Patricia's charred body was found among the remains of her burned-out home. But it wasn't an out-of-control fire that killed sweet Patricia Kimble. It was a bullet to the back of the skull. Soon Ted Kimble's wall of lies came tumbling down........became a pact with the devil....The investigation not only revealed the cold-blooded motive behind the crime, but the startling revelation that Ted Kimble's own flesh and blood helped him. How could a woman of such purity and innocence fall in love with such irredeemable evil? Through Patricia's heartbreaking diary entries and interviews with friends and family, Preacher's Son answers the question in a stunning tale of blind love, deadly secrets, and murder that would forever shatter the security and calm of Pleasant Garden.

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fast paced read.......2007-02-22

This is the true account of a man who married an innocent woman--who ends up dead not long afterwards--and the story of her failing marriage and the attempt to bring her killer to justice. One wonders how a woman could be so naive, but then love is blind. The book dwells more on Ted's sociopathic personality and the people he uses. It moves very fast-you wont get bored with a long pyschiatric profile and family history like many crime novels. Instead, it follows the frustrated attempts to bring this man to justice.

True Crime Lite.......2006-09-22

This could have been a fascinating book. With a very likeable victim, a devious husband, family secrets and several unanticipated twists and turns, it was a story begging to be told. Unfortunately, a lot was left out of the book I felt. For one thing, I never really got a feel for any of the people involved. I wanted to know more -- a lot more. I also never really understood the motive. There was the insurance angle, but that petered out quickly and left ... what? Nothing. So did he do it for the insurance he thought was there? Did he just get tired of her? If he was after the insurance, what was his reaction upon not getting it? The book also mentioned that Ted dated several women after Patricia's death, but we heard absolutely nothing about that.

It was an okay story, but I felt it left a lot of the human interest stuff out. I've been reading true crime for over 20 years and I like to know what went wrong. What went wrong with that person, that family, that marriage? Did anyone foresee this kind of evil in this person at an early age? Were there any other indications? How long did it take the families to begin suspecting the truth or did they know right off the bat?

Both trials, the escape attempt and the sentencings were covered in a few pages!

Good story with a lot of potential, but I had too many unanswered questions when I was finished.

NOT THE BEST TRUE CRIME BOOK.......2006-08-23

THE TITLE"The Preacher's Son" should have been The Preacher's SonS. Story was very predictable, so story was sort of boring.

Ok Book But Not great.......2006-07-08

I really could not get in to the book. I was ready to stop after the first chapter. Then I saw the entire story on American Justice and it was interesting watching it. There was so much more in the T.V story then the book I felt. After I saw the show I finally finished the book .It is an ok read.I just found it to flat and that made it boring.

I enjoyed this book........2006-03-03

This book was pretty good, not one of the best true crimes I have read.

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The teacher who enters the classroom ready to learn from his or her students has boundless capacity for growth
okay, I'm the spoiler
had me laughing and crying
Has its moments
sincere, touching, and a very good read.

Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir
Kevin Jennings
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By age six, Kevin Jennings knew he was going straight to hell. His father, an evangelist preacher, as much as told him so. During the 1960s, Kevin's family moved from one trailer park in the South to another as his dad fought to hold on to a pulpit. Then, on Kevin's eighth birthday, his father suffered a fatal heart attack as Kevin stood, helpless, at his side. When he cried at the funeral, Kevin's older brothers admonished him, "Don't be a faggot." The warning was a key lesson. In school, "faggot" became more familiar to Kevin than his own name. Nobody watching the regular torture of Kevin's schooldays could have anticipated that he would ever want to return to the classroom. Kevin's father may have preached damnation, but his mother showed him the road to salvation. Forced to drop out of school at the age of nine, Alice Verna Johnson Jennings fervently believed in the power education held for her children. While working a series of blue-collar jobs to support her family, she struggled with her conservative Appalachian roots when her oldest son married a black woman and her youngest came out. Alice's story is powerful account of a woman's triumph over huge obstacles, including her own prejudices. When he earned a scholarship to Harvard, Kevin finally found acceptance. His decision to become a teacher, however, forced him back into the closet. In the classroom, reliving the anguish of school bigotry, Kevin realized his true vocation. When his students rallied to his defense-and thereby to their own-Kevin worked with them to form the first gay/straight alliance, and he went on to found GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educational Network, now a national education organization with a presence in all fifty states.

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The teacher who enters the classroom ready to learn from his or her students has boundless capacity for growth.......2007-08-20

Kevin Jennings grew up as a preacher's son (the son of a Southern Baptist Minister) and a mama's boy (more interested in intellectual pursuits than athletics). This memoir is not merely the story of a homosexual boy in the Deep South living below the poverty line. Jennings's personal struggles with family and community acceptance are neither extreme nor representative of the majority. The strength of Jennings's life story lies in the experiences and incidents which led to his career as an activist. The author is able to portray the gradual development of his adult activist spirit, so far removed from the boy who lived in fear of school and his classmates.

As a reader, I especially enjoyed the story of young Kevin's black sister-in-law. His decade-older brother came back from military service with (gasp!) a black wife. They were exiled from the family and community and moved to the Northeast. Kevin had been raised to believe that the KKK, while not a part of his immediate family, did good for the whites in the South. He was ingrained with beliefs about scourge of the blacks in the South. He had extreme anxiety about visiting his brother and sister-in-law, but when he arrived at their house, he learned first-hand what a lovely woman Claudette was, and they quickly became friends and confidantes. Kevin's earliest moment of activism was introducing Claudette to all the family members at a funeral, and ensuring that they all shook her hand and talked politely with her, despite her outsider status.

Kevin Jennings was the first member of his family to go to college, but the family was disappointed that he chose a profession as un-important and un-manly a teaching. If there is one lesson from the story of Kevin Jennings, it is this: a teacher learns as much from his students as they do from him. A teacher who goes into the classroom ready to learn from his or her students has boundless capacity for growth. Jennings worked at a number of private institutions in his early career, learning from his students what level of "outness" they could accept (a lot, it turns out). He spoke up against administration policies which did not prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. He formed early Gay-Straight Alliances, describing the impetus that came directly from both gay and straight students who placed importance on such partnerships.

I highly recommend this book as high school classroom reading. Kevin Jennings has a life story with elements of poverty (classism), sexism, racism, and discrimination based on sexual orientation. These are universal issues, and his personal experiences provide a starting point for dialog about acceptance and the destruction of stereotypes.

okay, I'm the spoiler.......2007-08-16

As a gay preacher's kid (fundamentalist) from the same geography (rural N.C.), I have to say I found Jenning's story to be irritatingly self-indulgent. I know many gay people who suffered a great deal more than he with the lack of acceptance and prejudice in the rural South. Yet they managed to achieve sucess and come out earlier in life and in far less accepting times and places than New England in the 80's. But, unlike Jennings, they do not seem to consider every personal experience they had on the way to self-fulfillment to be worthy of a book. I couldn't wait to put this one down.

had me laughing and crying.......2007-06-12

I had never heard of Kevin Jennings before reading *Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son*. I got this book as a gift for my partner as he is from North Carolina. Read this after my partner read it. My partner loved it as he said he could relate to Kevin.

Kevin cracked me up with his memoirs on religion, family, school, sexuality and perspectives. Some of the things he said had me going 'my thoughts exactly'.

Kevin grew up Southern Baptist with his father as a preacher. However, his father had a hard time hanging on to a congregation. So, like a military brat, he moved around constantly until his father suddenly passed away. Uneducated, his mother set out to get a job. She landed a job with McDonald's and became their best employee. With a job in hand, Kevin's mother was able to provide stability in his life. However, regardless of the stability, Kevin was facing taunts from school, calling him degratory names. For those of us who grew up gay or struggled with our sexuality, we all know what that felt like.

After high school, he went on to Harvard. From there, Kevin took off like a rocket, especially after Harvard where he founded the Gay-Straight Alliance and other similar organizations.

It was such a lovely book that I enjoyed and couldn't put down. I wasn't expecting to be crying at the end where his mother was dying. It was somewhat similar to my mother's death. In fact, they almost thought alike...especially about the flowers. From that point on, I was crying like a baby. But it was a good cry.

Overall, wonderful memoir filled with humor, inspiration and perspectives.

Has its moments.......2007-05-30

I have to admit that I didn't know who Kevin Jennings was before I read this book. I was drawn to the very human side of the story--the idea of growing up poor and gay in the religious south. In the end, I think that was the most enjoyable part of the story for me and I wish there had been a little more. Of course I recognize the importance of the later material on Kevin's contributions to gay rights, especially in the schools, but I didn't find these parts as touching as his reflections on childhood and his family. I had a sense reading this book that writing it was another "coming out" experience for Kevin, this time talking honestly and openly about what it was like to grow up very poor. In some ways, I wonder which is more difficult in today's world: to come out as gay or poor.

sincere, touching, and a very good read........2007-03-25

wow, Kevin.
what a story, ~which I never knew the half of!
This is amazing to read, and I enjoy your writing style ~
Thank you for the opportunity to experience your life as you've written it. I hope that there many readers who benefit from reading your story ~ life lessons learned, and new perspectives and understanding.
I am so proud to know you.

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Preacher's Boy by Katherine Paterson
No More Pranks
One of the Great Authors
A great read for all ages

Preacher's Boy
Katherine Paterson
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It's 1899 in a small town in Vermont, and the turn of the century is coming fast. According to certain members of the church where Robbie's father is the preacher, the end of the century might even mean the end of the world. But Robbie has more pressing worries. He's sure his father loves his simple-minded brother, Elliot, better than him, and he can no longer endure the tiresome restrictions of Christianity. He decides to leave the fold and become an "apeist" and, just in case the church whisperers are right, resolves to live life to the fullest. His high-spirited and often hot-headed behavior does nothing to improve his father's opinion of him, nor does it improve the congregation's flagging opinion of his father. Not until the consequences of his actions hurt others does Robbie put a stop to the snowballing chain of events he has set off and begin to realize his father might love him despite his wayward tendencies.

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Preacher's boy review.......2006-12-19

I thought that Preacher's boy had an intresting first couple chapters but after that i started to notice it got boring. i think there should be more of a plot in the book. it is basically about 2 boys named robbie and willie who pull pranks and get in trouble. After Robbie meats Zeb and Vile it gets a little better but I still think it could of been a little more well-written.

Preacher's Boy by Katherine Paterson.......2006-05-30

I picked out this book to read because of the author. I had read 'Bridge to Terabithia' two years before for school and I loved it, so I figured that anything else written by Katherine Paterson would be just as good. I was right. I started the book because of the author, and I finished it because of the story.
Preacher's Boy is about a young boy in 1899 who thinks that the world will end with the year. His father is the town preacher, but Robbie, the boy, thinks that the ten commandments are too confining. He thinks that since he can't do wat he wants while he is a Christian, he will become an atheist. Unfortunantly, he doesn't know what they are areally called, so he spends the entire book calling himself an apeist.
This book is filled with laughs and funny situations, many of which made me laugh out loud. I would definantly recommend this book to anyone that wants a good laugh. This book is probably best for ages 7-14, although I think that anyone would enjoy it.

No More Pranks.......2004-12-16

I thought this book only disurved 3 stars because I really didn't get into it that much. I almost just sat it down and found a new book after reading the first chapter of it. I mean all that was in it was that Robbie and his friend Willie were basically in some kind of prank pulling contest. Them against the Weston boys. It sounded really boring. Anyway it ended up getting a little bit more interesting when Robbie's bigger brother Elliot, who is kind of mest up in the head, gets lost on the forth of July. Then the next day when Robbie and his friend Willie were supposed to be going fishing Willie Grandma has him working. So Robbie to there secret hideout and that's when he finds so poor people living in their now. That's all I can really tell without telling the end.

One of the Great Authors.......2001-07-20

A book by Katherine Paterson is always difficult to judge. The main reason is because she has written a truly great book--"Bridge to Terabithia"--and a number of others that are nearly as great. Because of this, there is a tendency to be a tougher judge of her books as if every new novel should be a masterpiece. Fortunately, Ms. Paterson lives up to the challenge time after time.

I am constantly amazed at how well Ms. Paterson is able to write in the voice of young person, creating very realistic characters. Though a bit older myself these days, I can identify very well with Robbie as he stuggles with the difficulties in his life. I am particularly impressed with the depiction of Robbie's relationship with his father and how he struggles to understand him. Also, the difficulties he has in being himself while at the same time trying to be the son of a good man who has an important and public job in his hometown.

Though I don't think any good book is really gender-specific to an active reader, I can see where young boys would find this book speaking to them a little more. Still, I would encourage anyone with a love of good literature to read this book. It is a stong depiction of an interesting character.

A great read for all ages.......2001-03-20

At first I was skeptical about this book because in the beginning of the book Robbie and Willie just play pranks on the other townspeople. I soon realized I was wrong. It was jam-packed with action,adventure,love and care. It made me feel as though I was joining Robbie on his big adventures. This book is thrilling and is a must-read. I would recommend this book to anyone of any age. This was a swell read.

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Sad
Finally, dealing with the reality of being gay and christian
Good autobiography
Moving
WoW What A Book!

The Preacher's Son
Marc Adams
Manufacturer: Window Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: 1889829005

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Sad.......2006-09-12

I saw the author in the Seattle area . its a shame he takes such an experience and turns it around and uses the guilt he felt of his homosexuality towards religion .

The book could have been an inspiration to all , instead it becomes a substitute for prejudice by promoting another form of it .

Finally, dealing with the reality of being gay and christian.......2001-08-19

Finally, a book which is so honest in dealing with the reality of the pain and the triumphs of having to come to terms with being gay and christian. The book hit home for me - both a graduate of Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Seminary, I had to leave fundamentalism to come to terms with the truth that I am gay. This was a painful journey for me, but I look back and am thankful that I now am a Senior Pastor in a whole new denomination (Disciples of Christ). I have been able to do that being openly gay - being the real me. Marc speaks volumnes about this journey and how difficult it can be. Often in the greatest diversities, as Marc's journey explains, we can become stronger and more more committed to honest and to our faith. A must read for all people as it helps define our need to be honest in loving ourselves and in understanding and respecting others who may be very different. Marc, keep the message flowing!

Good autobiography.......2001-03-27

I recently saw Marc speak at a local PFLAG meeting here in the Seattle area. I totally related to the story of his life and some of the things he has gone through, most people that are gay and grew up in a strict religious family will probably relate as well. Marc tells the story of struggle as a gay teenager and discovering himself at college. It was encouraging to see how far he has come when he spoke. From what I understand this is Adam's first book and at times the details drag on but what a promising first book it is! Great job, highly recommended!

Moving.......2001-02-27

This book is an excelant book. Told straight from the horse's mouth about the truth behind the driving forces of the fundalmentalist movement to "cure" america of homosexuality. It's a story of rejection to self pity to enlightenment to salvation. Marc's walk with the Lord throughout his life shows the struggles that each of us goes through, gay or not. Struggling with the literal text, pain from the condemnation to joy and deliverance through finding the truth inside of one's heart. A true testimony that God never turns His back on anyone. I recomend this book for anyone who is searching for the deeping meaning inside of themselfs.

WoW What A Book!.......2000-05-04

The Preacher's Son...... This Book is for anyone who is dealing with feelings of homosexuality and the abuse from relgion. I could see myself in most all of this book..I read it all in one night and cryed alot reading this book... It's a must read!

Son of a Preacher: A Hellcat Ace's Memoirs

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Son of a Preacher: A Hellcat Ace's Memoirs
E. C. Hargreaves
Manufacturer: BAC Publishers, Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0965573036

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This is the story of VF-2, the Navy's top record setting fighter squadron in World War II as seen through the eyes of one of its top aces. It is also the story of a preacher's son growing up in the depression and becoming a war hero.

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Preacher's Son & Henry Brown
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Manufacturer: Brick Hill Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Perfect Paperback

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In the aftermath of the Earthquakes of 1811 and 1812, the refugees at Fort Stone find themselves in a hard place surrounded by British redcoats and their Shawnee allies. With all-out war on the horizon and treachery around every bend of the river will Campbell Smith and Rebecca Burton ever find love and security?

A biography of James A. Garfield: The preacher president (Sons of Liberty series)

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A biography of James A. Garfield: The preacher president (Sons of Liberty series)
William Makepeace Thayer
Manufacturer: Beka Book
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GET THEE BEHIND ME, My Life as a Preacher's Son

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GET THEE BEHIND ME, My Life as a Preacher's Son

Manufacturer: Whittlesey House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IEDO3S

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