No More Bullies: For Those Who Wound or Are Wounded

by Frank E. Peretti

If you've ever been there, you've never forgotten how it feels. It's being undersized or oversized or less than beautiful. It's knowing you are vulnerable and that someone is ready to take advantage of your weakness. It's the fraternity you never wanted to join-the fellowship of the wounded spirit. And Frank Peretti is a member, too. In this powerful book, Frank Peretti shares his deeply personal story of growing up different , and the persecution he suffered because of it. And from this reservoir of memories he urges: This groundbreaking work shows how we all - bullies and victims alike - can find both healing and forgiveness from the anguish and torment associated with the growing epidemic of bullying.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Parenting, Christian Non Fiction, Memoir, School, Reference

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

About the author

Frank E. Peretti is an American author whose work transformed the landscape of contemporary Christian fiction by introducing suspense, supernatural conflict, and spiritual warfare into mainstream religious storytelling. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the Christian thriller genre, he achieved international recognition with the bestselling novels This Present Darkness (1986) and Piercing the Darkness (1989), books that captivated millions of readers and helped redefine the possibilities of faith-based fiction. His novels combine fast-paced storytelling with biblical themes, presenting unseen battles between angels and demons alongside the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Over the course of his career, Peretti's books have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and have been translated into dozens of languages, making him one of the most influential Christian novelists of his generation. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and raised primarily in Seattle, Washington, Peretti overcame a difficult childhood marked by a facial tumor that impaired his speech until corrective surgery and therapy allowed him to communicate more freely. Those early experiences of isolation, ridicule, and perseverance later inspired both his memoir The Wounded Spirit and his lifelong concern for children facing bullying. Before becoming a full-time writer, he studied English, filmmaking, and screenwriting, worked various jobs, performed with a bluegrass band, and served alongside his father in pastoral ministry within the Assemblies of God. His experience teaching children at church camps rekindled his passion for storytelling and ultimately led him toward writing. After publishing the children's adventure novel The Door in the Dragon's Throat, Peretti experienced a breakthrough with This Present Darkness, a manuscript rejected by numerous publishers before becoming an extraordinary bestseller through enthusiastic reader recommendations. He continued his success with novels including The Oath, The Visitation, Monster, Illusion, and the popular Veritas Project series for younger readers. Several of his works have also been adapted into films, including Hangman's Curse, The Visitation, and House, the latter co-written with fellow novelist Ted Dekker. In addition to fiction, Peretti has written memoirs and nonfiction books addressing bullying, personal healing, and Christian living. His writing is distinguished by its vivid portrayal of spiritual warfare, moral conflict, redemption, and the enduring struggle between good and evil. While many readers praise his compelling narratives and imaginative vision, his theological interpretations have also generated discussion and criticism within Christian circles, particularly regarding the depiction of angels, demons, and supernatural conflict. Nevertheless, his influence on Christian publishing remains profound. Many authors and commentators credit Peretti with opening the door for a new generation of Christian suspense and speculative fiction, while scholars have noted the lasting cultural impact of his novels on evangelical readers and modern religious literature. Through his storytelling, Peretti established a distinctive literary voice that continues to inspire readers seeking fiction that combines suspense, faith, and the supernatural.

Reviews

[Katherine]

Peretti turns from fiction to real-life as he reflects on his own experience as a bullied child. Revelations are two-fold: 1) personal, in that Peretti has overcome enormous set-backs in life, including the harsh reactions of his peers in formative years, and 2) social, as we visit a virtual dissection in the anatomy of a bully.

[Daniel Johnson]

No More Bullies By Frank Peretti is another Non-Fiction "Anti-Bully" book and the followup to "The Wounded Spirit" and "No More Victims." A very good teaching tool for everyone. This book hits home on a personal level.

[Steve]

The Wounded Spirit - Retitled

[Rodney]

Excellent book!

[Jun]

Very good book~

[Susan]

Speaking from his own experience as a child and school student, Peretti walks you through the world of the wounded. He has sound information for those who are wounded, those who wound, and those adults who watch from the sidelines. As a teacher, who was wounded as a child and who wounded others herself so long ago, I now have a lot to think about before the new school terms starts.

[Hannah Elizabeth]

amazing book it is so inspiring and it really speaks to you

[Karissa]

This book thaught me a very good lesson for life.

[Rhonda]

Everyone should read this book.

[Nora Olmo]

A wonderful educational written book everyone should reads this book we are living in a violent culture including. with our people who paid service. There’s different kinds of abuse from newborn through adults ; autism, special needs, handicaps, learning disabilities, elderly with brain diseases, depression, etc and even animals. There’s also abuse in food department money and the LAW and our environment. However, look at the entertainment department , movies , books and magazines. Etc. Lastly abuse sales fast in our country., we are addict to abuse in this country., we are a broken country and need the Lord more than ever.....One day a year for “National Day of Prayer” not good enough..... everything in this earth belongs to the Lord and we are all abusing everything in this earth. Read your BIBLE. ...

[Nancy Bandusky]

The author provides valid reasoning for why human life is not valued today; combine the acceptance of evolution (survival of the fittest) with the lack of a set standard of morals and add in the false claim there is no truth and we have the audacity to be surprised there are bullies. Besides using his own life as an example, the author also explores solutions to this devastating crisis.

[Cathy]

Frank Peretti is a very good writer, and this book is no exception. I was a bit more eager to get to the problem-solving part later on, but the intro stories were dramatically well done, and drew us into the topic. He has some key pieces of wisdom for the wounded, such as "If you are wounded, you are not alone," "It was not your fault," "You don't have to put up with it," and "Speak up. You really don't have to tolerate the abuse any longer." Peretti discusses the positive things that happen when you speak up, versus the negative things that people think will happen when they speak up. I think that is a key point - getting the courage to speak up, and ditching the idea that speaking up is somehow tattling.