Code Blue: Urgent Care for the American Youth Emergency [Paperback]

Nicky Cruz (Author)

Book Description

Code Blue graphically describes the mean streets of America that are crumbling under a deluge of youth violence. It also offers hope and a plan of action that can turn our nation around. It is time for the church of Jesus Chist to take a stand, insists Cruz. And if it does, this is one avalanche that can be stopped dead in its tracks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 221 pages
• Publisher: Vine Books (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089283904X
• ISBN-13: 978-0892839049
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,763,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, honest portrayal of life in America, July 23, 1999

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This review is from: Code Blue: Urgent Care for the American Youth Emergency (Paperback)

Although sociologists and the media report extensively on violence among children and teenagers, and the proliferation of gangs, little is said about the effect the decline in morality and lack of spirituality have contributed to this problem--until now. Nicky Cruz tells us that it is not only sociological, political and institutional issues that are responsible, but a "corruption of the heart." My only criticism is that at one point, when he compares gangs from the 1950s to today's, it appears that he romanticizes that the old gangs were somehow more loyal... honorable." In addition, he tends to be a bit exclamatory in his dialogue, but given his passion, it is understandable. Otherwise, if you really want to know why children are so violent, why children kill, read this!