Run Baby Run by Nicky Cruz, Jamie Buckingham Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Run Baby Run
Book Review: If you run into this message... EMBRACE IT!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book starts with somebody yelling, "Stop that crazy kid!" I think right then and there was when my fears were ceased. I've really wanted to read "Run Baby Run" for quite sometime. Yet you run into somebody else's life story, and it isn't as interesting as you thought it might be. So, I did take a chance, and I'm glad I did. If you are looking for the power of Christ, you've come to the right place. If you are looking for the possible description of a street fight, you've come to the right place. If you want a little bit of romance added to the picture, (YEP) you've come to the right place! And the story is all true, that's the amazing thing. Mario Puzo didn't pen this out and send it out to his publisher. Nicky Cruz LIVED it, and he's here to tell his story. Some might be wondering if it's the same old "blood, sweat and tears" story. Hmm... maybe the words blood, sweat, tears, puke, convulsions, profanity, narcotics, spiritual warfare and MORE might fit the bill. Don't let that scare you away though.
If you've ever heard Nicky Cruz speak, he isn't always the easiest to understand, yet his language of love through Christ is universal. He's ticked off at Satan, people! I believe he has every right to be. He tells an amazing story of coming from Puerto Rico to the States (New York) and almost immediately getting involved in gang activity. He talks of the Mau Maus, and how he became the president eventually. He speaks of his best buddy, Israel. He talks about friends killed in gang warfare. He goes into detail about the rumbles. But that's just the beginning. He also talks of a man named David Wilkerson. He talks of Pastor Wilkerson with much awe and reverence. And from there he talks of a great relationship with Jesus Christ. He goes into detail about Bible college, he tells of his struggles. He tells of his ministry. Now some of you reading my review might be asking, "Uh, Wolfe... did you just TELL us the whole story?" I don't think so. You'll have to get the book for that. The time invested in well worth it.
There is power in the testimony of Nicky Cruz, yet there is more power in the one who saved him, Jesus Christ. Embrace the message of this book! If you are one who is still running, run to a Heavenly Father who is waiting. Then you'll run an awesome race! So don't let the title intimidate you. Pick it up, and don't run from what Nicky Cruz has to say.
Book Review: Insane Clown Posse
Summary: 5 Stars
Run Baby Run is about a gang warlord vicious cop fighter and a drug addict all untill he turned 18 and met a preacher.I liked this book because it was a true story and it tells what real life is in a gang.
I think people who are interested in gangs should read this book so that they know what real life is in a gang.
Book Review: Inspiring and heartbreaking... very emotional
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read the novel Run Baby Run 3 or more times and it has really moved me and I recommend this book to all my friends and my boyfriend. It is amazing how God can change someones life so dramatically. I would love to go to one of Nicky Cruz's ministries sometime in the future and actually meet the man who has made a dramastic change in my life.Book Review: It was a truly inspirational book for teenagers
Summary: 5 Stars
I learned how rough the gang life was and I was really inspired at how Nicky converted to Christ after being such a feared gangster.Book Review: Kids Love this Book
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was a middle school teacher in the 80s and 90s (I left teaching for another occupation), I used to read this text to my students the last 10 minutes of class (with my school principal's permission). My students were riveted to Nicky's story and begged each day for more time with the reading. Nicky's message is a powerful and positive one. I believe this story is still very relevant today. Some of the religion, although vital to the story, may need to be toned down for public school classrooms. I would edit the reading during the read-alouds but even doing this, the story remained compelling and transformative. I highly recommend the book and am pleased to see that its appearance has been updated and that Nicky Cruz's message continues to inspire young people today.