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Love Changes Everything: Seven Remarkable Real Life Stories
80 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
About the author
Paul Alkazraji
5 books226 followersPaul Alkazraji (first name Muthena) worked as a freelance journalist in the UK from the mid-nineties. His articles were published in Christianity Magazine, The Christian Herald, The Church Times, The Baptist Times and other publications. His travel articles were also published in The Independent. His first book Love Changes Everything, a collection of seven testimonies, was published by Scripture Union in 2001. His second book Heart of a Hooligan, a biography of ex-football hooligan Dave Jeal, was published by Highland Books in 2000. His third book Christ and the Kalashnikov, a biography of missionaries Ian and Caralee Loring, was published by Zondervan in 2001 (all on goodreads).
From 2004 to 2010 he was editor and publisher of Ujëvarë magazine in Albania. His thriller 'The Silencer', set in Albania, Greece and Turkey, was published by Highland Books in 2012. His new novel, ‘The Migrant’, set in Albania and Athens during the austerity troubles, was published by Instant Apostle in February 2019. He likes listening to music, being by the Aegean Sea or Ohrid Lake, and skiing when the snow comes.
From 2004 to 2010 he was editor and publisher of Ujëvarë magazine in Albania. His thriller 'The Silencer', set in Albania, Greece and Turkey, was published by Highland Books in 2012. His new novel, ‘The Migrant’, set in Albania and Athens during the austerity troubles, was published by Instant Apostle in February 2019. He likes listening to music, being by the Aegean Sea or Ohrid Lake, and skiing when the snow comes.
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May 23, 2013
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'A famous footballer, a man imprisoned for raping his wife, a building society cashier traumatised by robberies, a drug-taking ‘alternative’ person, a Peruvian immigrant, a student nurse with ME and a woman involved with the occult – in their seven remarkable real-life stories there is something for everyone.
The style is straightforward, often using the protagonists’ own words, and no testimony is longer than eight pages. This makes it an ideal evangelistic tool and it would be a determined person who could resist this format.
It is also encouraging for Christians to hear of the amazing ways God draws us to himself. Hearing God speak through robins is a new one on me – but then, I’m not called Robin! Since men seem to be more resistant than women, it is interesting to hear the four men telling how they became Christians. Hans Segers is treated exactly like Robin the Christian traveller or Bob the coach driver – refreshing in our ‘personality’ obsessed day. The epilogue, ‘an explanation’, is hardly necessary and indeed runs on longer than some of the stories, though it does include several passages from Scripture. The book is illustrated with a simple black and white photo of each person.'
Angela Rigby. ‘Candle and Keyboard’ - Magazine of the Association of Christian Writers, UK.
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'This is a small book which tells the stories of seven individuals, including the footballer, Hans Segers, who was accused of match swinging, and whose lives were transformed by an encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ just when they felt they had reached the lowest point.
The stories were obviously true but in one or two I felt unclear about the extent to which the teller had experienced a 'conversion experience' - at times there just seemed to be an awareness of God stepping into a difficult situation but without the life-changing knowledge of sins forgiven.
The final chapter by the book's author, however, gives an excellent explanation of the gospel and includes a prayer which an unbeliever seeking forgiveness could pray. It is this chapter which makes the book suitable for giving away to a person who is either seeking God or perhaps going through difficult circumstances.'
Reviewed by Pippa Underwood, EN.
New by Paul Alkazraji, 'The Migrant'.
'A famous footballer, a man imprisoned for raping his wife, a building society cashier traumatised by robberies, a drug-taking ‘alternative’ person, a Peruvian immigrant, a student nurse with ME and a woman involved with the occult – in their seven remarkable real-life stories there is something for everyone.
The style is straightforward, often using the protagonists’ own words, and no testimony is longer than eight pages. This makes it an ideal evangelistic tool and it would be a determined person who could resist this format.
It is also encouraging for Christians to hear of the amazing ways God draws us to himself. Hearing God speak through robins is a new one on me – but then, I’m not called Robin! Since men seem to be more resistant than women, it is interesting to hear the four men telling how they became Christians. Hans Segers is treated exactly like Robin the Christian traveller or Bob the coach driver – refreshing in our ‘personality’ obsessed day. The epilogue, ‘an explanation’, is hardly necessary and indeed runs on longer than some of the stories, though it does include several passages from Scripture. The book is illustrated with a simple black and white photo of each person.'
Angela Rigby. ‘Candle and Keyboard’ - Magazine of the Association of Christian Writers, UK.
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'This is a small book which tells the stories of seven individuals, including the footballer, Hans Segers, who was accused of match swinging, and whose lives were transformed by an encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ just when they felt they had reached the lowest point.
The stories were obviously true but in one or two I felt unclear about the extent to which the teller had experienced a 'conversion experience' - at times there just seemed to be an awareness of God stepping into a difficult situation but without the life-changing knowledge of sins forgiven.
The final chapter by the book's author, however, gives an excellent explanation of the gospel and includes a prayer which an unbeliever seeking forgiveness could pray. It is this chapter which makes the book suitable for giving away to a person who is either seeking God or perhaps going through difficult circumstances.'
Reviewed by Pippa Underwood, EN.
New by Paul Alkazraji, 'The Migrant'.
April 13, 2014
the book caught my attention with first page.even though im not christian i was quite curious about book.the accepting and forgiving nature of christianity really affected me.the real stroies are inspiring.they not only reveal that the faith is essential when we have hard times but also give hope.With love and faith you can overcome every problems such as traumas,fears,addictions,illnesses and darkness stated in stories.there is healing with touch of god,holy spirit.It was pleasure to read the book.I would love to read more stories with second book.excuse my weak english.stay with blessings.
April 7, 2014
If you believe in Christ, the stories would do you good :)
July 19, 2017
Lovely book, sadly short :). I loved the short stories, very inspirational. It's the kind of read i prefer. Thanks for the free copy! I'm so glad I win the giveaway!
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