Is There Anybody Out There? - Second Edition: A Journey from Despair to Hope

by Mez McConnell

Overview

Since the publication of 'A child called "it"' by Dave Pelzer there hasn't been a story like this. But this is not just another harrowing story about an excruciating childhood and the ravages on a life it produces. The difference is that Mez not only escaped from his 'trial by parent' but he discovered a hope that has transformed his life. He in turn has helped others find hope in their lives. Mez's story is told with a frankness and wit that hides much of the pain and despair that was his everyday experience. Do you like happy endings? Mez still suffers from his experiences but you'll be amazed at how far you can be restored from such a beginning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845507732
Publisher:	Christian Focus Publications
Publication date:	01/20/2015
Series:	Biography
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Mez McConnell is the pastor for Niddrie Community Church, near Edinburgh. He is also the Director of 20schemes which is dedicated to revitalising and planting gospel churches in Scotland's poorest communities. Previously he was a missionary with street kids in Brazil. He is married and has two children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     7
Foreword     9
Memories     11
Life Begins or Does It?     21
The Big Bad World     27
Thinking Back     31
New Beginnings and Old 'Continuings'     39
Onward and Downward     43
Bed & Breakfast by Royal Appointment     47
250 Miles for 15 Minutes     63
Jesus Freak     69
New Life     81
Finding my Feet     87
Different from the Brochure     97
White Socks and Sandals     107
The End...or Not     113
Saved to Serve     119

What People are Saying About This

Mark Dever - Senior Pastor

This is a compelling, gripping, heart-wrenching, you-can't-put-it-down story of sin and grace. Read this and thank God that, as Psalm 136 says, 'His love endures forever.'

British Church Newspaper

This is another story of God's power to transform anyone who opens up their life to him... It could also be valuable to pass on to anyone beginning to look towards Christ from a seemingly impossible background. It is a short, gripping and challenging story.

From the Publisher

"This is a compelling, gripping, heart-wrenching, you-can't-put-it-down story of sin and grace. Read this and thank God that, as Psalm 136 says, 'His love endures forever.'" ~ Mark Dever(Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President of 9Marks.org, Washington, DC)

Al Barth - Global Network Coordinator for Redeemer City To City

In the chaos of people's lives that have been devastated by drugs, alcohol and the neglect of society Mez comes boldly and sometimes brashly with the message of the love of Christ that can bash down any barrier... will inspire and humble any reader.

J. I. Packer - Well known author & Board of Governors' Professor of Theology

It's an amazing, arresting and touching story.

Editorial Reviews

This is another story of God's power to transform anyone who opens up their life to him... It could also be valuable to pass on to anyone beginning to look towards Christ from a seemingly impossible background. It is a short, gripping and challenging story.

British Church Newspaper

This is a compelling, gripping, heart-wrenching, you-can't-put-it-down story of sin and grace. Read this and thank God that, as Psalm 136 says, 'His love endures forever.'

(Senior Pastor

In the chaos of people's lives that have been devastated by drugs, alcohol and the neglect of society Mez comes boldly and sometimes brashly with the message of the love of Christ that can bash down any barrier... will inspire and humble any reader.

Al Barth

It's an amazing, arresting and touching story.

J. I. Packer

This is a compelling, gripping, heart-wrenching, you-can't-put-it-down story of sin and grace. Read this and thank God that, as Psalm 136 says, 'His love endures forever.'

Mark Dever

This is a compelling, gripping, heart-wrenching, you-can't-put-it-down story of sin and grace. Read this and thank God that, as Psalm 136 says, 'His love endures forever.'

Mark Dever - Senior Pastor

It's an amazing, arresting and touching story.

J. I. Packer - Well known author & Board of Governors' Professor of Theology

In the chaos of people's lives that have been devastated by drugs, alcohol and the neglect of society Mez comes boldly and sometimes brashly with the message of the love of Christ that can bash down any barrier... will inspire and humble any reader.

Al Barth - Global Network Coordinator for Redeemer City To City

"This is another story of God's power to transform anyone who opens up their life to him. It would provide great encouragement to anyone working among the seriously deprived or engaged in prison work. It could also be valuable to pass on to anyone beginning to look towards Christ from a seemingly impossible background. It is a short, gripping and challenging story." ~ British Church NewspaperThis is a compelling, gripping, heart-wrenching, you-can't-put-it-down story of sin and grace. Read this and thank God that, as Psalm 136 says, 'His love endures forever.' ~ Mark Dever(Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President of 9Marks.org, Washington, DC)

From the Publisher