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Book SynopsisThe story of a self-destructive hard man, bodyguard and boozer whose life was utterly transformed by Christ
Trade Review“Billy Gilvear is a remarkable man. From a life dominated by family break-up,drugs & despair, he has been transformed by an encounter with Jesus Christ. He is now a role model for so many people. His story will offer hope to everyone who reads it.” -- Revd Nicky Gumbel, Holy Trinity Brompton
“A thriller. The pages of Billy's life seem to turn themselves. All the elements of the greatest adventure except this one’s true!” -- Revd Anthony Delaney, Leader Ivy Church, Manchester
“I have seen first-hand just what an incredible impact Billy's testimony has in the prisons and tough communities where we live. I can't wait now to see this amazing story get the wider audience it deserves.” -- Andy Hawthorne OBE, CEO of The Message Trust
"From soldier to officer, drug pusher to attempted suicide victim, Billy is an ordinary man who has lived an extraordinary life. No matter how hopeless a situation may appear, his testimony is that there is always hope. I am so glad Billy's remarkable story is now in print, and cannot recommend it highly enough." -- Major Rhett Parkinson RE
"Gritty, punchy, brutally honest and very real. This is an incredible story of one man’s journey through a living hell to redemption. Buy a copy, read it and give it to a mate." -- Carl Beech, General Director CVM
This is a well-written and engaging account of a remarkable life. -- John Gibbs * www.amazon.com *
"A compelling story" * The Church Times *
“This is a powerful book on a number of levels ... A great book to give to non-Christian men too!” * Evangelicals Now *
`The contrast of the love of God in his new life with the darkness of his past is wonderful, and his honesty about the struggles of his new Christian life are very welcome.’ -- Heather Tomlinson * Christianity *
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments 9
Foreword 11
1. “D” (for Darkest) Day 13
2. Roots and Shoots 17
3. Escape to the Army 30
4. Freedom at Last? 35
5. Hitting the Wall 43
6. Growing Up Fast 51
7. Day of Pride 54
8. P Company 58
9. A Scottish Soldier 67
10. Don’t Mention the War! 72
11. Beaconsfield and Bev 84
12. Rowallan Company at Sandhurst 90
13. The White House at Sandhurst 96
14. To Wed or Not to Wed? 101
15. Welcome to the Celebrity Lifestyle! 106
16. Big Breakfast Birthday Bash 111
17. Life in the City 115
18. On the Road 119
19. Touring and Trouble 122
20. A Criminal in All but Name 130
21. Scotland and Attempted Suicide 138
22. Wales Again 146
23. Farmyard Miracle 154
24. My New Family 165
25. “Good Morning, God!” 172
26. Making a Big Splash 180
27. “On Your Knees, Pal!” 185
28. Walking the Walk 191
29. Enlisting Again for Active Service 194
30. The Great Questions of Life 202
