Stevie Ray Vaughan : Caught in the Crossfire

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From birth to death, from good to bad: All SRV.......2007-05-17

The Austin, Texas authors start out with Little Stevie (he became known as Stevie Ray much later) sneaking to hold and attempt to coax some music from his brother's guitar. Throughout the book, there is the challenge of being as good as his brother. (Although he was much better....later on...Stevie Ray would always say that his brother was better.) From there, it leads through his life, including the artists that he listed to on records and over the AM radio. It was, according to the authors, a conglomeration of the varied styles of guitar players like Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, B.B. King, Eric Clapton and others that became the well known, and superlative playing of Stevie Ray Vaughan. His life would not be fully and fairly presented without SRV's addiction to cocaine and to alcohol, which is made an integral (and very necessary) part of this book, and his conquering of these addictions almost four years prior to his death on a foggy morning on a helicopter leaving a concert in Wisconsin. The book is not perfect, but which one is? Still, it held me throughout the writing and made me know and somewhat understand SRV so much better. Fan or not of SRV, it is a very good read.

his life the ultimate blues song.......2007-03-05

Stevie Ray Vaughan started playing guitar at the age of 11. He would sneak into his bedroom closet when his older brother Jimmie was out and lose all sense of time and place in Jimmie's guitar. He was a natural, and soon guitars were all he cared about. He idolized Jimi Hendrix and overplayed his blues solos just like Hendrix had. His fingers bled from the heavy-gauge strings he used to get the sound he wanted from his beloved Strat and Rickenbacker. He spent most of his life in a ferocious, silent competition with Jimmie. These are just a few of the facts Patoski and Crawford reveal in their richly detailed chronicle of SRV's agonizing and convoluted journey to fame.

The book also details Stevie Ray's continual struggles with substance abuse. He gave to alcohol and cocaine the same devotion and intensity he gave to his music, and the years of abuse showed when he performed. After collapsing near death in London, he finally got clean. He was as zealous about being in recovery as he was about playing the blues. And then, in supreme irony, he died in a helicopter crash following a performance.

This book depicts the Texas music scene of the 70s and 80s, showing the evolution of Austin as a center for live music. It is a great read, not only for blues devotees, but for anyone who loves music.

An In-Depth Look.......2006-11-05

Stevie Ray Vaugahn: Caught in the Crossfire is a very insightful, informative look into the life and career of Stevie Ray Vaughan. This book concerns itself with details while remaining flattering to the fans of Stevie Ray without boring the casual reader. A great book that I have purchased on two different occasions and read more times than I can remember. A highly recommended purchase for anyone with any interest in Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Caught in the Crossfire.......2006-11-04

SRV fans will add this to their collecitons and their memories.

Gripping........2006-11-03

It is very difficult to let go of this book once you've started reading it. The narrative flows effortlessly, and it is very easy to read without stopping. Not only it gives an ample view on the life of the late guitarrist, but it is also a lesson in musical history. One can easily build a record collection by simply searching all the references present in this very entertaining tome. More pictures would be welcome in future reissues, though. But as it is this books presents itself as a must for everyone who's interested in the life of SRV or anyone who is a blues enthusiast.

Light Force: A Stirring Account of the Church Caught in the Middle East Crossfire

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A must read!
Thought Provoking
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A Rarely Seen (Yet Significant) Side to the Middle East Situation
Terrorists are not Born but Made

Light Force: A Stirring Account of the Church Caught in the Middle East Crossfire
Baker Publishing Group , and Al Janssen
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Release Date: 2005-09-01

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For years, Christians have fled from the horrific conflict in the Middle East. Today, in the land where the church began, less than two percent of the people in Israel, West Bank and Gaza are Christians. Yet that remnant holds the hope for peace-if they can only persevere in faith and not be discouraged. Light Force is the remarkable story of Brother Andrew's mission to seek out the church in the Middle East, learn about its conditions and needs, and do whatever he can to strengthen what remains. Through dramatic true stories, readers get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at real people affected by the centuries-old conflicts in this volatile part of the world. Now available in paper, this gripping account of the church caught in the crossfire will captivate readers everywhere.

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A must read!.......2007-05-14

If you have not read any of Brother Andrew's books, start here then proceed w/ the rest. Very insightful. He exhibits a view of the Middle East through Christian eyes that everyone should read. It does not matter if you're Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Christian, Black, White, Red, Purple; reading this will change your heart. Brother Andrew grasps hold of the human soul and exposes what GOD's Children are experiencing in one of the most chaotic places on EARTH!

Thought Provoking.......2007-04-03

I bought Light Force because I enjoyed another book about Brother Andrew called God's Smuggler. Light Force chronicles the middle east climate through the eyes of Brother Andrew, Palestinian Christians and Israeli Christians, and Muslims, from not long after Israel became a nation through 2004.

This book opens my eyes to the suffering of others based upon race and religion in a captivating way and offers readers an interesting story as well as a fresh perspective on the mideast crises.

I couldn't put the book down.

A Revealing Insider's Account of the Church's Struggle in the MIddle East.......2006-12-16

Light Force is a real eye-opener, presenting the plight of Christians caught in the crosshairs of the Middle East battle. Christians are right to support Israel--obeying God's command to "bless them." At the same time, we should not ignore our brothers and sisters in Palestine who are often lumped in with the worst of the terrorists and jihadists.

Kudos to Brother Andrew for having the courage to share Christ with Hamas leaders and other dangerous men. He's right when he says that this is the only way to change the world.

Fortunately, for Christians, we have hope. Jesus is our only hope for peace and stability in this world.

I would encourage American believers to read Light Force, if only to help them realize that not all Palestinians are terrorists. In fact, most aren't. Most just want to live their lives as we do.

God bless Brother Andrew for his life and work.

A Rarely Seen (Yet Significant) Side to the Middle East Situation.......2006-05-07

In our newspapers, we tend to read a great deal about the Jewish people and the Muslim people--but what about the 15 million Christians who are caught in the crossfire of the Middle East? It's a story the media doesn't often explain. Brother Andrew with the excellent writing of Al Janssen tells a riveting story of the Middle Eastern Church. The faces become more than names but memorable people whose stories will burn into your hearts and minds.

I was very moved to read this paragraph in the book, "The Church was the only hope for the Middle East, not because she had a better program or more political insight. She didn't. What she had was a way to bring people from both sides together based on the work of one Man whose birth two thousand years ago would be celebrated in a few days. His light still shone through believers here in the Holy Land. Many didn't understand the light. Many covered their eyes and refused to acknowledge the light. Others attacked the light and tried to put it out. But surely there are those who realized the bankruptcy of a peace process that had brought no peace for fifty years. For those who were willing, they could see the answer--Palestinians and Jews meeting at the foot of the cross." (p. 313)

I highly recommend Light Force. It is excellent.

Terrorists are not Born but Made.......2006-04-20

In a recent conference, Brother Andrew said that terrorists are not born but made. He adds that they become terrorists because no one cares for their souls. Light Force is a book that prompts its readers to be concerned about the souls of terrorists. It also wants its readers to be involved in the struggles of their brothers and sisters in the Lebanese and Palestinian churches.

Light Force is a fair book that is not marked by any mindless emotionalism. Instead, it reflects a strong commitment to Christ, to supporting God's people in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories, to loving both Arabs and Jews, and to evangelizing Muslims.

In four parts, the book introduces a world marked by horror, violence, and death. We see this world through the eyes of Brother Andrew who travels throughout Lebanon and the Palestinian territories seeking to encourage the churches in these dangerous areas. As he travels, he meets courageous evangelical men and women who love God wholeheartedly and serve Him in the midst of very depressing circumstances. This could be the unique contribution of this book for it unpacks before its readers the stories and struggles of many faithful Lebanese and Palestinian evangelicals who are committed to following Jesus Christ. Through their lives and struggles, the reader considers the dwindling numbers of Christians in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories, and the escalating influence of Muslim fundamentalists.

Most of the book deals with the Palestinian Evangelical church and its context. It focuses on the contributions of Bethlehem Bible College, the Palestinian Bible Society, the Jerusalem Alliance Church, Musalaha, and the Baptist Church in Gaza. Brother Andrew meets with the leaders of these ministries. He encourages them and inspires them to be faithful in the midst of trouble. He also listens to their needs and through "Open Doors" partners with them in prayer and financially.

Last, the book presents a unique Christian perspective concerning Muslim fundamentalists. On the one hand, they are not mindless, nameless, or faceless terrorists. Instead, they are hospitable friends and hurting people. On the other hand, the authors emphasize that they don't condone any terrorist actions. Their words and actions lift up Christ without demonizing or dehumanizing Muslim fundamentalists. They see that doing the former properly demands a deep and sincere love for all Muslims. Such love seeks to visit these Muslims, hear their anguish, and respectfully present the living Christ to them.

By the time, the reader finishes this book, he or she will be informed, inspired, and prompted to be involved in remembering their brothers and sisters in the Middle East, in reflecting on their eschatological/theological positions in light of the Middle Eastern church, and in responding with love to Muslims, Jews, and Christians in the Middle East.

Yohanna Katanacho
PhD Candidate @Trinity International University

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Drake ignores his own logic
In war, the only rule is SURVIVAL!
It's a great one
A mixed bag, but a good starting point...
Good choice for Drake newbies

Caught In The Crossfire
Drake
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Drake ignores his own logic.......2006-06-04

Most of these stories are good to excellent.

One that a lot of people find exciting is "The Warrior". Yes, the story is exciting. But it violates Drake's own logic.

Yes, the main character is a warrior. But what Hammer is selling, and what he needs, are *soldiers*.

Soldiers don't go haring off on their own, winning personal battles and leaving their buddies unsupported and taking avoidable casualties.

My own reading of Hammer (much less Joachim von Steuben, head of the "White Mice", Hammer's Slammers' Field Police) is that the kind of cowboy Drake gives us here wouldn't just be temporarily buisted for the kind of things he does.

No, i'd expect a "field court" -- kicked down and a round behind the ear -- if not the first time he pulled that stuff, certainly the second. (What i'd do if i was there and he pulled something like that.)

A real army can't afford warriors.

So, yeah -- good story, but i don't believe it, in context.

In war, the only rule is SURVIVAL!.......2003-01-17

The second book in the Hammer's Slammers' series includes the two novels The Warrior and Counting the Cost, as well as The Immovable Object, Caught in the Crossfire and, the new story, The Interrogation Team. Also has an introduction to the book and a afterward to Counting the Cost both by David Drake. Both The Warrior and Counting the Cost are full of swift action, brutal decisions and real characters.
Look for the next book: The Butcher's Bill.

It's a great one.......2000-03-10

Caught int he crossfire is a great read for Drake newbies. He's a wonderful author, and this book is one of many of his great Sci-fi works.

A mixed bag, but a good starting point..........1998-07-27

I agree that this is a good place to start if you aren't familiar with Drake. However, some of Drake's stories strike a very familiar tone. For several years I considered all of his novels to be only moderately different takes on the same basic themes: amoral military personel (gunmen at times), the horrors of war, and the lasting effects of PTSD. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that per se, for various reasons those are precisely the kind of themes which can make for very interesting reading on a number of levels.

The problem lies with the middle period in which some of these stories were written. Some of Drake's laster work such as the end of the Igniting the Reaches saga, and the Voyage have been extremely well done. At the same time many of his early stories had a raw and stunning intensity. (One line from an early story is still etched in my memory, "Have you ever seen a Sheridan burn?") A few of these stories falter only slightly.

&quot! ;Counting the Cost" is one of the most problematic. The characters are believable, and the details ring true, up to a point. While I realize that it is based on a historical incident, some of the reactions do not always ring true with the brutality found in some of Drake's other work. Notably, the noblewoman still places herself in the arms of the AAA unit commander, lacking enough of the revulsion to make things ring true. But perhaps at that point Drake couldn't bear to be totally hard hearted.

My other quibbles are very minor. Drake knows his hardware fairly well. A careful reading of his books reveals a man who knows not only ancient history, but guns, Fortean phenomena (origin of Powerguns...), and something about human nature. Still, his experience of armored warfare stems from the Vietnam era of Sheridans, M48s, and ACAVs. Careful readers will note a slam on the original Bradley concept of portholes in one of the stories, but never the less, his combat car! s remain ACAVs. Thus they expose the crew to more fire, an! d the top is open... Airburst shells anyone? I'd like to see Hammer's men get some IFVs which would protect the crew, and could use turret mounted weapons with heaver missles.

In closing I'm reminded of an article in a recent issue of SOF. It was about the possible future privatization of war. I believe it was in either the July or August 1998 issue. One of the mercenaries quoted stated that private forces could go into situations with a flexibility the big boys lacked. He derided the U.N. as ineffective and stated that six BMPs at the right place and time could have stopped the killing in Rawanda. Perhaps Drake's view of the future wasn't so far off after all, even without IFVs. (Although, six BMPs from another side...)

Good choice for Drake newbies.......1998-07-14

Similar to the earlier "Under the Hammer", this book reprints some of David Drake's earlier works that were originally standalone books. It includes "The Warrior" and "Counting the Cost", along with three short stories (one of which is taken from the original collection.)

If you've already got the above books, you don't need this one (unless, like me, you must have all things Drake.) If you're just starting, these are some kick-butt military science fiction. A bit graphic, but a fun read nonetheless. And thankfully, this book is free of the notable typos that pervaded its predecessor volume.

Caught in the Crossfire: A Story of Hope from the Inner City
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Lanell Armstrong
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Caught in the Crossfire: Kids, Politics, and America's Future (Cultural Politics and the Promise of Democracy)
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An Extraordinary Critique of Politics, Economics, and Culture

Caught in the Crossfire: Kids, Politics, and America's Future (Cultural Politics and the Promise of Democracy)
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What's going on in America? Caught in the Crossfire offers an original and compelling vision of the forces changing the ways people live their lives, through the unique lens of America's children. Grossberg reveals how the United States has been gradually shifting from a society that celebrates childhood into one that is hostile to and afraid of its own children. Today kids are often seen as a threat to our social and moral values. Grossberg gathers evidence from the media, schools, courts, medicine, economics, and family life.

Caught in the Crossfire locates this alteration in an original understanding of the struggles transforming contemporary America and of the choices Americans face about their future. He documents the relations between economic ideologies and economic realities and explores both the 'culture wars' and the political culture of the nation. Grossberg argues that all of these developments, including those involving the state of kids, only make sense as integral parts of a larger struggle to redefine America's uniqueness and to develop a new sense of itself as a modern society.

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An Extraordinary Critique of Politics, Economics, and Culture.......2006-08-25

"Caught in the Crossfire" is a contemporary critique of the current political climate of the United States. Grossberg situates his argument in what seems to be the collective and growing dissatisfaction with our children, e.g. the "war" against kids. The first third of the text addresses how kids have been treated in the past three decades both literally and figuratively, with emphasis upon the latter. It is certainly no secret that children (especially teenagers) are misrepresented often in the media, leading to the demonization and criminalization of our youth. One need not search very far to find glorifying examples of this, take for instance the current status quo on rap music.

Nevertheless, Grossberg provides a compelling argument to the contrary, arguing that the current claims about the behavior of our kids are not only misleading, but also blatantly false. His claims are supported with rich data, including but not limited to media documents, government surveys and criminal data. Grossberg even goes so far as to purport that kids rather are very much like the generations that preceded them. Before reading this text one might be at odds with such a statement, as it seems to fly in the face of conventional wisdom, but wading through his presentation of the data one would be hard pressed to not only consider the statement very compelling, if not downright correct.

Much of the blame concerning the deterioration of kids is placed upon faltering parents, racism, capitalism, the current "family crisis", and of course the media. Grossberg addresses all of the aforementioned. Although the brunt of the blame does not rest squarely upon one or the other, the current rhetoric espoused by political factions on both the right and the left can be largely attributed to a compliant and complacent news media. Grossberg provides us with a plethora of factoids that refute current and widely held assumptions, beliefs, and myths about kids. For instance, a child is three to four times more likely to be struck by lightning than to be a victim of violence in school (p. 41). Nevertheless, he is quick to note that we cannot merely blame the media (as many do) but opt for a more sensible approach, one that would factor the media into the general equation concerning our understanding of kids.

Grossberg proceeds to connect the misrepresentation of the youth crisis to broader struggles and changes that have defined America (and modernity) for at least the past quarter century. The dialogue that follows contributes to a social commentary concerning politics in an entirely new and unique perspective. In the second third of the text Grossberg presents a stifling critique of politics, castigating both the right and the left (few scholars are capable of doing this well and with rigor). Perhaps some might criticize Grossberg for being too "in the middle" but this would simply be missing the point. Besides, he openly admits his preference for left politics (which makes his critique all the more damning), as he remarks that "[c]ritisim can be offered in a spirit of solidarity [and] I write from a desire to forge a more effective left politics" (page 160).

The final third of the book addresses what Grossberg calls the coming American modernity. Modernity is typically understood as a historical period characterized by 19th and 20th century world of science, nation-states, political democracy, capitalism, urbanization, mass literacy, mass media, mass culture, rationality and individualism. Grossberg divides American history into three centuries, each he argues characterized by their different realizations of modernity to discuss the creation and development of American democracy, capitalism, and politics. He argues, among other things, that we are in "the midst of the unsettling of one modernity and the emergence of another" (page 217). It is here Grossberg argues that a space is provided for a restructuring of politics, economics, and culture, whereby we can forge a move toward a more compromising political discourse; as the political climate has quickly deteriorated into an all out war between the right and left, characterized by the absence of rationality (a tenet of modernity) in contemporary political debates and commentary. This perspective is exemplified in the idea that campaigning is constant and ubiquitous, as the goal of politicians it seems is merely to stay in office.

So what do you ask does this have to do with our kids? "Kids' unique relation to time and history in the second modernity made them the most potent symbol of possibility and hope. Childhood and youth became the essence of imagination, the affirmation that there are always alternatives and that resistance to any one future is always possible. Kids remind us that we can always change directions" (page 308). The war against our kids then destroys the possibility of imagining change for the future and even perhaps destroys the possibility of a future. This text is a call for communication, an open dialogue, as "communication is the opening of possibility" (page 317). Communication then fosters the ability to transform our society to a more egalitarian and livable environment, one that would be suitable and enjoyable for the majority of people.

This book was extraordinary and is highly recommended. It was very thought provoking, stimulating, and very intellectually rewarding and will no doubt change the ways in which you approach politics and the social world.

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best book on the afghanistan war

Caught in the Crossfire
Jan Goodwin
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best book on the afghanistan war.......1999-12-09

this is quite simply the best book on the war in afghanistan- and i have read all of them. does anyone out there know the e-mail of the author--jan goodwin-- so that i may contact her?

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Examines the explosive growth by a group at the fringe of the Pentecostal movement, showing how they differ from biblical truth about God.

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Great biblical insite to the Palestanian/Israel conflict and the solution.......2007-08-27

"Operation Desert Light" is similar to Brother Andrew's previous book "Light Force". Both accounts contain some very interesting points of view about the Palestinian/Arab conflict with Israel that many evangelical Christians are unaware of; especially in America. Andrew lays out some history of the region and even provides the reader with a Palestinian perspective of the situation, which I was, pretty naïve about being an American "pro-Israel" evangelical Christian. I found it especially helpful to know there are Palestinian Believers who are working and praying diligently for a peaceful solution to the bloody conflict. He boils it down to the fact that the only lasting peace for this area is if the "Prince of Peace" resides in the hearts of those who are players in this "war". Using the power of the Gospel to change not only peoples thinking but also their hearts, of both Arab Muslims and Israeli Jews, is the only key that will defuse the situation. The "Light Force" in this volatile area are the Arab/Palestinian and Jewish Believers who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is only they who can display the reconcilable power of God to bring hated enemies together as brothers in Christ. The ministry of "Musala" is just one example of how the Lord is working to bring both Jew and gentile (Muslims and ethnic "Christians") to display the glory of God to the lost.
Not only does Andrew reveal some of the roots of the conflicts as seen by both the Jews and Palestinians, he also provides us, the Western Christian; with practical ways of how we can assist in this work of recollection.
I highly recommend this book to every Believer in America, especially if you're "pro-Israel". I still support Israel but I now have a slightly different and in many ways fuller view of the Middle East conflict.
As one Palestinian evangelical pastor humbly requested said...."We don't want you to stop loving Israel, but please love us also".
How can one argue with this?? These Arab and Palestinian Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ are a part of the Body of Christ just as we are. And "IF ONE MEMBER SUFFERS THEN ALL MEMBERS SUFFER WITH IT. OR IF ONE MEMBER IS HONORED THEN ALL MEMBERS REJOICE WITH IT.", 1Cor. 12:26

Engrossing account of Middle East persecuted church.......2006-01-10

Brother Andrew, well known during the Cold War-era as God's Smuggler, has been called by the Lord to go to the Middle East as friend, prayer partner, advocate, and amanuensis. Operation Desert Light tells the engrossing story of these adventures over the last several decades.

From country to country, chronologically presenting the growing story, Operation Desert Light gives intimate glimpses into the lives of endangered, dying, and dead Christians as well as others from Lebanon, Gaza, and Israel. Armed only with his Bible, Christian literature, love flowing through him from God, and God's directive, Brother Andrew lived with these people, learned their problems first hand, and sought ways to help them help themselves. He went to all who needed an understanding ear and voice: Palestinian, Israeli, and terrorist. This is not a politically-correct volume. There is no rhetoric, just a heart-stopping, direct account.

Brother Andrew tells why Christians hurt, sometimes in graphic detail, and how they help or harm each other in these terrible situations. He gives reasons why terrorists hate. He never takes any one side, sometimes even wondering how he, who loves God's people, the Israelis, can feel so much sympathy with other groups. With both tragedy and triumph portrayed, as you read this book be prepared to think the thoughts of other people, feel their desperations, and agonize as they seek the Lord's will for their lives. Be prepared to be moved out of your comfortable American way of life and thinking.

Operation Desert Light is the youth version of the 2004 book Light Force. Keeping the same narrative, important side bars and closing materials have been added.

I would encourage you to read one of these books - either Operation Desert Light or Light Force. Another good companion book to these, one which I have just recently reviewed, is Paul Meets Mohammad by Michael Licona. - Donna Eggett, Christian Book Previews.com

how to be a source of true peace and light.......2005-11-14

"Operation Desert Light:
Standing Up for Those Caught in the Middle East Crossfire"
written by
Brother Andrew
and
Al Janssen
ISBN: 080075980X
trade paper (softcover, but not mass market paperback) 6x9"
2005-09
304 pages
Revell Books (a division of Baker Publishing Group)

I 'revoked' one star because a compact mass-market paperback copy
(pocket book) would be more affordable AND allow an international
traveler to bring along at least one copy: less weight and volume

Look before you leap; size up the SITUATION in this other volume:
"Light Force:
A Stirring Account of
the Church Caught in the Middle East Crossfire"
(also written by Brother Andrew and Al Janssen)
ISBN: 0800731042 (this is for the less-expensive, softcover one)
An affordable abridgement on 4 audio-CDs exists; ISBN: 0800744349
2005-09
336 pages

OK, now back to the book which is the focus of our attention, ODL

Description: Your mission, should you choose to accept it,
is to shine light into the most volatile region on earth.
Bringing hope to the Middle East.
Sound impossible?
Brother Andrew didn't think so.
He proved that one person really CAN make a difference.
In the midst of riots, suicide bombings, and constant war,
he risked everything to encourage weary Christians and
church leaders to become a force for change.
Recounting Brother Andrew's incredible journeys,
Operation Desert Light introduces you to
the people behind the news statistics:
people who, like you, have families, friends, hopes, and fears.
In these pages, you will find
- behind-the-scenes accounts,
- Q & A sections,
- maps, and
- helpful sidebars
that will put the people, places, and events
of the Middle East conflict into perspective.
So what does this have to do with you?
Operation Desert Light will take a look at
your mission--your calling from God--
on how to be a source of true peace and light
to the people in Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, and
at home!

Caught in the Crossfire: Helping Christians Debate Homosexuality

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A few good chapters

Caught in the Crossfire: Helping Christians Debate Homosexuality
Sally B. Geis
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A few good chapters.......1999-10-05

This book contains a few good chapters, but overall it was lacking in philosophical and critical content. Many of the chapters present a "case-study" method of ethical inquiry by presenting the reader with stories about this issue in the lives of people. Although a few chapters make some good points, it seemed to miss out on some key issues or only briefly touch upon those issues.

Caught in the Crossfire: Revolution, Repression, and the Rational Peasant

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ASIN: 0742525392

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Caught in the Crossfire presents a multi-faceted explanation of why people participate in something as dangerous and uncertain as a revolutionary movement. Visit our website for sample chapters!

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As backwards as they come
Finally a book that understands Patrick Buchanan and Co.
Our NEXT President!

Buchanan: Caught in the Crossfire
George Grant
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson Inc
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Binding: Paperback

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George Grant explores the roots of Patrick Buchanan's populist appeal--not only detailing what he stands for, but why. This book traces the origins of his thinking, examining the background of his greatest influences, and drawing apt historical parallels. Buchanan is an insider's guidebook to this fascinating and powerful political trailblazer, his followers, and their burgeoning movement to reform American politics.

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As backwards as they come.......2001-04-12

Far from being a progressive Bull Moose, Patrick J. Buchannan is as conservative as they come.

He and his supporters were the ones who in 1992 caused my party to retake the white house because of the excesively hard line on social issues at the Houston TX national GOP convention. Because Bush Sr.'s campaign was so afraid of ailenating the religious conservative powerbase, they essentially let this group declare open season on anybody who did not fit into the traditional mold. of the ideal American.

Furthermore, Roosevelt supported women's suffrage. Judging by his retrograde concepts of women's work (no, having your sister as a campaign manager does not make you a liberated man)Buchannan also does not care about the needs of women voters. Buchannan has openly denounced the concept of abortion, birth control and the equal rights amendment because they violate his relgious beliefs---without even stoping to think how somebody else may view those things.

Buchannan's inability to realize the neccesity of a global market also renders him obsolte to the modern American system of government and politics. Because of technological advances, the question is no longer going to be "Do we have to work with people of different countries?", but rather "When are we going to work with people from different countries."

Finally a book that understands Patrick Buchanan and Co........2001-01-16

George Grant's work is remarkable. Finally there is a book on the shelves that understands Pat Buchanan and seeks to explain why he thinks the way he does and what it can mean for our nation. Since his amazing runs of 1992, 1996, and 2000, people have been quick on the trigger to criticize this potential Teddy Roosevelt of our time. Grant's work is an excellent one about the ever condemned, but never refuted Patrick J. Buchanan.

Our NEXT President!.......2000-03-30

It was a great book, a must read! It was a very insightful look at the man who will be the next President of the United States! All citizens of voting age should read this before the election. It was a great show at his views and why he believes the things he does. GO PAT GO!

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