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Nicky Cruz-run baby run author

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juniper68 · 28/04/2004 15:09

I'm going to see him give a talk tonight. I read the book some years ago and was rivetted by it. He was a New york gang leader who turned Christian and has since helped gang members/leaders reform.

My mum and sister are coming too then it's off to the pub afterwards as there's a karaoke on and my mum is a maniac with a microphone

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muddaofsuburbia · 28/04/2004 15:27

I read the book years ago - really inspiring stuff. I think there's a cheesy film from the 70s around somewhere - it would be a great remake IMO.

I read a more recent book by him "Where's god when I'm hurting" (I think) and it was really helpful.

David Wilkerson (the guy who led Nicky to faith in Jesus) is a great encourager too. Hope you enjoy the talk Juniper

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juniper68 · 28/04/2004 16:15

I'll have to see if anyone I know has that book? I wish I'd re read the book before going but haven't had time.
Have you heard David Wilkerson talk or has he written books?

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juniper68 · 28/04/2004 16:16

'scuse my awful English

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papillon · 28/04/2004 19:00

LOL Juniper your mum and the microphone!!

have fun and look forward to hearing about it

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muddaofsuburbia · 29/04/2004 09:40

I think that back in the mists of time I heard David Wilkerson give a talk. His book "The Cross and the Switchblade" is his autobiography of his work on the streets with gang members like Nicky Cruz. I think that's actually the film I'm thinking of.

How was the talk Juniper?

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juniper68 · 29/04/2004 13:43

Oh it was fantastic! What an amazing man. It was his last talk before going back to the States but he's been over here a lot. It really brought the book to life.
It was held in a Christian life centre and it was a bit too happy clappy for my sister as she's aethiest but she enjoyed the talk. There was one point where a guy told us all to smile at the person next to you and I thought she would internally combust lol
We had a laugh in the pub but the karaoke wasn't on but mum didn't mind too much.

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juniper68 · 29/04/2004 13:45

One funny thing Nicky said was that he went to give a talk once and it was 75% girls expecting the actor who portrayed him in the movie he said it hurt his pride bless