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Once Life Matters: A New Beginning
There is a newer version now available. The second edition of Once Life A New Beginning. 0985107723 978-0985107727
202 pages, Paperback
First published December 15, 2005
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May 23, 2012
ONCE LIFE MATERS is a quick, easy read. Right from the first page you're drawn into Marty's world. The insight to being in the music industry in that era and all it entails is fascinating. Though it's a biography/non-fiction, ONCE LIFE MATTERS reads like great fiction.
As I read about Marty's journey I couldn't help but be amazed what he survived. It's clear that God had a bigger and better plan for Marty then he had for himself. And He wasn't giving up on him. Marty just needed to walk through that door that was being held open for him time and time, again.
ONCE LIFE MATTERS is straightforward in how one repeatedly ignores Gods whispers, and where that road can lead. Without God we are lost souls, constantly searching for purpose and meaning in our lives.
I loved the way Marty wove in scripture relevant to what was going on in his life, hindsight that will speak to its readers.
It may have taken Marty years, as it often does many of us but he finally found his way. Not only did he find his way but he continues to walk through open doors, following Gods whispers, and sometimes shouts to do amazing work in His name.
Marty is a walking testimony that lives can be changed, and not only changed but totally turned around. A great inspirational story for those of us in the Prison Ministry, as well as for those struggling with some of the same issues Marty had.
I highly recommend this book for those in the Prison Ministry, as well as for those struggling with addictions, in prison or are far from God and feel their life is meaningless and hopeless.
ONCE LIFE MATTERS is encouraging to those struggling in life, as well as inspiring to those with loved ones far from God and caught up in their own nightmares.
As I read about Marty's journey I couldn't help but be amazed what he survived. It's clear that God had a bigger and better plan for Marty then he had for himself. And He wasn't giving up on him. Marty just needed to walk through that door that was being held open for him time and time, again.
ONCE LIFE MATTERS is straightforward in how one repeatedly ignores Gods whispers, and where that road can lead. Without God we are lost souls, constantly searching for purpose and meaning in our lives.
I loved the way Marty wove in scripture relevant to what was going on in his life, hindsight that will speak to its readers.
It may have taken Marty years, as it often does many of us but he finally found his way. Not only did he find his way but he continues to walk through open doors, following Gods whispers, and sometimes shouts to do amazing work in His name.
Marty is a walking testimony that lives can be changed, and not only changed but totally turned around. A great inspirational story for those of us in the Prison Ministry, as well as for those struggling with some of the same issues Marty had.
I highly recommend this book for those in the Prison Ministry, as well as for those struggling with addictions, in prison or are far from God and feel their life is meaningless and hopeless.
ONCE LIFE MATTERS is encouraging to those struggling in life, as well as inspiring to those with loved ones far from God and caught up in their own nightmares.
June 21, 2010
Marty Angelo has written a memoir about his past mistakes, and journey in life as a Rock `N Roll star including band-meeting career and meeting with the great Jimi Hendricks. He also reveals his drug and alcohol use, sent to prison for a 60-year sentence reduced to 6 years in which he only served two and a half years of the term, and his early years before he discovers who he is in Christ.
He also resided in Buffalo, NY, where my father was born and raised, and once I lived there too. We read about his high school years, losing his virginity to a woman who lied about being a virgin, attending college at University of Buffalo, a school I thought of attending before. He also attended Catholic School and other things to get him on track but wished he would have found Jesus Christ in his earlier years of his life. However, everything happens on God's timing and long as he turned and surrendered his life to Christ, all is well. He even sends free books to prison ministries, jails, rehabilitation centers, and troubled homes.
Moreover, he confesses his same cycles, behaviors, and experiences until he sought after Christ. His life was empty regardless of his musical career. Jesus is still waiting for you to turn over a new leaf, and this is what Marty did and wants to help others see the goodness of Christ.
Dream 4 More Reviewer,
Adrienna Turner
3.5 stars, Sweet Dreams
*This review is only the opinion of the reviewer and does not reflect the views of Dream4More Firm. The author sent his book for interview on online radio showcase and post a review for author too.
He also resided in Buffalo, NY, where my father was born and raised, and once I lived there too. We read about his high school years, losing his virginity to a woman who lied about being a virgin, attending college at University of Buffalo, a school I thought of attending before. He also attended Catholic School and other things to get him on track but wished he would have found Jesus Christ in his earlier years of his life. However, everything happens on God's timing and long as he turned and surrendered his life to Christ, all is well. He even sends free books to prison ministries, jails, rehabilitation centers, and troubled homes.
Moreover, he confesses his same cycles, behaviors, and experiences until he sought after Christ. His life was empty regardless of his musical career. Jesus is still waiting for you to turn over a new leaf, and this is what Marty did and wants to help others see the goodness of Christ.
Dream 4 More Reviewer,
Adrienna Turner
3.5 stars, Sweet Dreams
*This review is only the opinion of the reviewer and does not reflect the views of Dream4More Firm. The author sent his book for interview on online radio showcase and post a review for author too.
September 18, 2009
Overview
Marty Angelo chronicles the story of his life, from a trouble-filled youth to a music industry icon to rock bottom to saved to prison to ministry to others. This book is his testimony of a life changed by Christ.
My Review
Occasionally I wonder why so many celebs who seem to have it all seem so unhappy and even display suicidal tendencies. Marty's story gives some insight into why such a thing happens. I appreciated his no-holds-barred disclosures in his desire to display Christ's awesome transformational power.
He intersperses his story with applicable Bible verses. It's evident that the purpose of his book is to point others to Christ, as he ends the book guiding readers through a simple prayer of accepting Christ as their Savior.
The first-person writing style is simply a basic and straightforward account of life. If you like Damascus-road style testimonies, you'll appreciate this one.
And a quote from the book that summarizes the "B side" of Marty's life: "God's not finished with us yet." You can learn how God has transformed Marty's experiences into something that can bless others who are dealing with drug issues or are in prison.
There is more about Marty's book and his ministries - Outreach Ministry to Prisons, Substance Abuse Recovery Programs and Troubled Celebrities - at his website: http://www.martyangelo.com/
Marty Angelo chronicles the story of his life, from a trouble-filled youth to a music industry icon to rock bottom to saved to prison to ministry to others. This book is his testimony of a life changed by Christ.
My Review
Occasionally I wonder why so many celebs who seem to have it all seem so unhappy and even display suicidal tendencies. Marty's story gives some insight into why such a thing happens. I appreciated his no-holds-barred disclosures in his desire to display Christ's awesome transformational power.
He intersperses his story with applicable Bible verses. It's evident that the purpose of his book is to point others to Christ, as he ends the book guiding readers through a simple prayer of accepting Christ as their Savior.
The first-person writing style is simply a basic and straightforward account of life. If you like Damascus-road style testimonies, you'll appreciate this one.
And a quote from the book that summarizes the "B side" of Marty's life: "God's not finished with us yet." You can learn how God has transformed Marty's experiences into something that can bless others who are dealing with drug issues or are in prison.
There is more about Marty's book and his ministries - Outreach Ministry to Prisons, Substance Abuse Recovery Programs and Troubled Celebrities - at his website: http://www.martyangelo.com/
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