The Wounded Spirit by Frank Peretti

I first published this book March 2, 2010 

 In August 2001 my book club read a book that has gone down in our book club history as the book that generated more discussion than any other book we've read.  The Wounded Spirit Frank Peretti's first work of non-fiction.

Peretti felt the need to write this book after the massacre at Columbine.  Personally, I would like to see everyone that works with young people read this book.  In fact I bought two extra copies and took to our local public school for the teachers to read.

With the "no bullying" rules made in today's public school systems I just think this is an important book to share with teachers, parents, youth workers, and anyone else interested in youth.

In this book, he calls on the strong to protect the weak, for those in authority to pay attention and for us to stop thinking of "bullying" as normal behavior. A call for bullies and victims to seek healing and forgiveness from Jesus Christ.

It's the story of his life and how he overcame all that was thrown at him. He understands how young people can be pushed to the edge. Tells how it happens and what should be done to prevent it.

Peretti reminds us that only in Christ is there hope for the wounded spirits.

I highly recommend this book.