Storming Home :British soldier, bodyguard to the stars, boozer and addict - could Billy change?
Storming Home :British soldier, bodyguard to the stars, boozer and addict - could Billy change?
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Published:
21 June, 2013
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780857212559 |
| ISBN10 | 0857212559 |
| Number Of Pages | 208 |
| Item Weight | 224 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 198 x 17 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | SPCK Publishing |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | New edition |
Media Reviews
“Billy Gilvear is a remarkable man. From a life dominated by family break-up,drugs & despair, he has been transformed by an encounter with Jesus Christ. He is now a role model for so many people. His story will offer hope to everyone who reads it.” -- Revd Nicky Gumbel, Holy Trinity Brompton
“A thriller. The pages of Billy's life seem to turn themselves. All the elements of the greatest adventure except this one’s true!” -- Revd Anthony Delaney, Leader Ivy Church, Manchester
“I have seen first-hand just what an incredible impact Billy's testimony has in the prisons and tough communities where we live. I can't wait now to see this amazing story get the wider audience it deserves.” -- Andy Hawthorne OBE, CEO of The Message Trust
"From soldier to officer, drug pusher to attempted suicide victim, Billy is an ordinary man who has lived an extraordinary life. No matter how hopeless a situation may appear, his testimony is that there is always hope. I am so glad Billy's remarkable story is now in print, and cannot recommend it highly enough." -- Major Rhett Parkinson RE
"Gritty, punchy, brutally honest and very real. This is an incredible story of one man’s journey through a living hell to redemption. Buy a copy, read it and give it to a mate." -- Carl Beech, General Director CVM
This is a well-written and engaging account of a remarkable life. -- John Gibbs * www.amazon.com *
"A compelling story" * The Church Times *
“This is a powerful book on a number of levels ... A great book to give to non-Christian men too!” * Evangelicals Now *
`The contrast of the love of God in his new life with the darkness of his past is wonderful, and his honesty about the struggles of his new Christian life are very welcome.’ -- Heather Tomlinson * Christianity *
Author's Bio
Ex-Army hard man and professional bodyguard, Billy's destructive tendencies were brought up short by his encounter with Christ. He became a Baptist pastor, prison chaplain and evangelist. He is now Regional Director for the Eden Project in Manchester.