One of the most powerful Christian testimonies of the twentieth century.

The book that has stunned and moved the hearts of millions is to be re-released with a dramatic new cover to be put into the Hodder Contemporary Classics series. Cruz's classic testimony is still compelling reading more than forty years after its first publication. A childhood overshadowed by spiritualism in his Puerto Rican home preceded a harsh and violent adolescence as the leader of one of New York's toughest street gangs. Chilling scenes of knife fights, torture and murder dominated the life of a young man proud and feared on the outside, but inwardly running scared. His fears and loneliness were brought to the surface through an encounter with the unlikely character of preacher David Wilkerson, who led Cruz to open his life to Christ - an incredible conversion that amazed all who knew him.

Nicky Cruz's story is a remarkable one: Born one of 18 children to Puerto Rican parents, Nicky suffered severe physical and mental abuse as a child. When he was 15, his father sent him to visit an older brother in New York. But Nicky didn't stay with his brother long, instead choosing to make it on his own. By age 16 he had become a member of the notorious Brooklyn street gang known as the Mau Maus. Within six months he became their president and fearlessly ruled the streets as warlord of one of the gangs most dreaded by rivals and police. Lost in a cycle of drugs, alcohol, and brutal violence, his life took a tragic turn for the worse after a friend and fellow gang member was horribly stabbed and beaten and died in Nicky's arms. As Cruz' reputation grew, so did his haunting nightmares. Arrested countless times, a court-ordered psychiatrist pronounced Nicky's fate as "headed to prison, the electric chair, and hell." No authority figure could reach Cruz - until he met a skinny street-preacher named David Wilkerson. He disarmed Nicky - showing him something he'd never known before: relentless love. His interest in the young thug was persistent. Nicky beat him up, spit on him and, on one occasion, seriously threatened his life, yet the love of God remained - stronger than any adversary Nicky had ever encountered. Finally, Wilkerson's presentation of the gospel message and the love of Jesus melted the thick walls of Nicky's heart. He received the forgiveness, love and new life that can only come through Jesus. Since then, he has dedicated that life to helping others find the same freedom. In the forty years that have passed since coming to Christ, Nicky Cruz has ministered around the world, speaking to hurting people in all walks of life. He has reached thousands of inner-city gang members as he speaks to their need from his own experience. His most famous book is Run Baby Run. Jamie Buckingham is a freelance writer and pastor.

"Run Baby Run" recounts Nicky Cruz's transformation from gang leader to Christian evangelist. This gripping testimony explores themes of faith, redemption, and resilience.

Jamie Buckingham; Nicky Cruz

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Also by Nicky Cruz

Introduction

Preface

Foreword

1 No One Cares

2 Blackboard Jungle

3 On My Own

4 Baptized with Blood

5 Rumble in the Streets

6 Hell Burners

7 Lucifer’s Child

8 The Laugh of Satan

9 Into the Pit

10 The Encounter

11 Out of the Wilderness

12 School Daze

13 Where Angels Fear to Tread

14 Gloria!

15 Excursion into Hell

16 With Christ in Harlem

17 Through the Valley of the Shadow

18 Walkin’ in Jesus’ Turf

Epilogue

Cruz, Nicky

In the forty years that have passed since coming to Christ, Nicky Cruz has ministered around the world, speaking to hurting people in all walks of life. He has reached thousands of inner-city gang members as he speaks to their need from his own experience.

A story of gangs and grace, Run Baby Run is a modern Christian classic and has inspired lives for decades.

"Run Baby Run" by Nicky Cruz recounts his journey from gang leader to Christian convert. This gripping testimony explores themes of violence, fear, and redemption.

\["Ideal for teens and young adults","This autobiography of gangs and grace is a sharp call to faith","You'll discover how one New York gang member found God "\]

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I purchased this book around mid-day. I'd finished it by midnight on the same day. I couldn't put it down. This man has an amazing story to tell of what God has done in his life. He is so open and honest and you can't help but want to know what happens next. It causes you to think about where you are going in God and to stand in awe at how great a God He is. After reading this book i went straight out to buy 2 more of his books.

Incredible Book

This book changed my view on life, its heaps good. i read this book in year 8 n i will never get tired of it. im gonna pass it to my children to read too.

I loved this book n im not even into all that religous stuff

It grabs you from the first page, a must read for everyone, this book will steal your mind.

I'll never forget I read this book.

I have read this book over and over again,this book is timeless.An incredible read,its hard to put down.I will recommend this book for anyone especially if you are interested in youth envengelism.Its a most read,I loved it!

Incredible

I can't even begin to describe how incredible Nicky Cruz's story is. This book has to be read! I couldn't put it down, and was crying tears of joy by the end. However, readers should be aware that there are some graphic details of Nicky's life as a gang member.

WOW!

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