Somebody's Child: The story of a man who found hope - and took it back to the streets

by John Robinson, Jan Greenough

"Nobody's Child" described John Robinson's journey from brutal foster homes, through borstal, prison and life on the streets, to his discovery of the transforming love of Christ. Today he leads the astonishingly effective Eden Bus Ministry in Manchester. In 2004 he received the Unsung Heroes Award. "Somebody's Child" continues John's story. The Bus Ministry operates in tough, often volatile areas, and the volunteers rely on skill, teamwork and prayer support. John tells dramatic, profoundly moving stories of damaged young people who discover the life-changing power of Christ's love. John and his wife Gillian, a Church of England minister, juggle the demands of family life, their calling from God, supporting each other and caring for their two daughters.

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2007

About the author

John Robinson leads the Eden bus ministry, part of The Message in Manchester. He is author of Nobody's Child and is married to Gillian, a vicar in the Church of England.

Reviews

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very inspirational book. John Robinson brought to the fore the need to reach the mostly rejected and neglected youths on the streets of Manchester or any where else for that matter. A daunting task, only possible through the help of the Holy Spirit. The many testimonies presented in this book in the wake of his first book 'Nobody's Child' has also blessed me, I am particularly touched by the half caste Aboriginal woman's testimony and the 18 year old who identified himself as a fellow Nobody's Child. A committed servant of God John Robinson, his life and example is an inspiration to many myself included.