| The Deafening Sound of Silent Tears: The Remarkable Story of Caring for Life Contributor(s): Barker, Juliet (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853118508 ISBN-13: 9781853118500 Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - General - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
| Dewey: 362 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5" W x 8" (0.45 lbs) 140 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Caring For Life is a charity that began in a Baptist church in Leeds and for twenty years has provided vulnerable young adults with the stability they need to rebuild their broken lives. It has nationally unrivalled success rates in preventing re-offending (85 per cent) and in obtaining long-term settled accommodation (98 per cent). Its focus, as its name suggests, is not on quick fixes, but lifelong support that makes the love of Jesus tangible for some of the most damaged young people. Some of the stories of abuse and deprivation in this book are a shocking indictment of today's affluent society, but dedicated pastoral care has produced many miracles of transformation. This is an inspiring account of faith in action, answered prayer, and the gospel being practiced, rather than preached. It is essential reading for all churches and agencies who work with the marginalized. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barker, Juliet: - JULIET BARKER is an award winning writer and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. She is the author of major biographies of the Brontes and Wordsworth. All her royalties from this book will go to Caring For Life. She is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire. |