false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255977694m/3414922.jpg 3414922 1 <b>Cleveland Indians pitcher paul Byrd gives an honest account of how he has kept his faith in God despite all the trials and temptations associated with the Major league Baseball lifestyle. </b><P>Paul Byrd has experienced many struggles, victories, and life lessons both on the diamond and off. Throughout his life, the one thing that has kept him focused on walking clean is the glimpses he has received of God's goodness. He addresses the issues he has faced -- such as the temptation to cheat while pitching, the unhealthy desire to cheer against fellow teammates so he could benefit from their failure, and his personal battle with pornography.<P>Byrd gives readers Major League insight into the lifestyle of top-tier baseball players while showing how, even through a struggle, he was able to pick himself up and continue to believe and trust in a God who deeply loves us all. Paul's focus remains on the people we relate to every day and the significant conversations and interactions we can have with those we love, learning to build them up rather than tear them down.<P>In <I>Free Byrd</i>, readers see how Paul's life was changed through the lessons he was taught, and how he discovered a freedom he never imagined through a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. And, most importantly, he invites everyone to experience the same transformation. 3455255 1 7 2008 Free Byrd: The Power of a Liberated Life total:6|5:3|4:2|1:1| 6 24 11 4 5 0 false false Thu Jul 31 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Apr 18 08:24:19 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 18 08:24:48 -0700 2009
But I have to admit... this is an amazing book... it is down right unvarnished in your face... ...more...]]> 1 0 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Mar 22 13:39:40 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 22 13:43:41 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Jul 09 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 07 08:15:29 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 12 13:49:07 -0700 2008
So far this book is great! I've made it through the first two chapters with ease and anticipation of what Paul is going to reveal about himself next!

I appreciate that Paul is very raw and honest in his writing. I find myself not agreeing wit...more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Feb 12 09:48:41 -0800 2009 Mon Jun 09 13:12:50 -0700 2008 Thu Feb 12 09:48:41 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Tue May 12 18:38:07 -0700 2009 Tue May 12 18:38:07 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Apr 14 09:39:38 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 14 09:39:42 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Mar 30 20:09:10 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 20:09:10 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Sep 04 07:31:37 -0700 2008 Fri Nov 21 09:41:28 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Thu Jul 24 08:45:09 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 24 08:45:09 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Thu Aug 07 13:54:38 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 13:03:52 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 07 13:54:38 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Fri Jun 20 16:45:27 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 20 16:45:27 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3414922