How Do You Know He's Real?: God Unplugged [Paperback]

Amy Hammond Hagberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2006

"How Do You Know He's Real? God Unplugged," the second book in the successful "He's Real series," shares the profound real life journeys and dramatic encounters with the living God by young celebrities from the worlds of sports and music. The book addresses issues that young people deal with, like insecurity, anger, peer pressure, addiction and self-esteem. Always inspirational and often miraculous, "God Unplugged" is a must-read for those who desire to go deeper in their relationship with God.

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Most celebrities are people with problems just like you. Being famous doesn't make their lives any easier. They still struggle with anger, drugs, alcohol, sex, relationships, despair, and disappointment. Whether they are Olympic gold medallists, musicians, professional athletes, or extreme sports fanatics, they know that God is real--and here are their stories.

Life takes courage to wake up and face each day. Find out where some of today's most amazing young people get their strength to face each day, and how you can tap into your inner strength and discover the power of God Unplugged!

Find out how they overcame serious problems like: ·Abuse & Anger ·Despair & Death ·Drinking & Drugs ·Friends & Family ·Sex & Abortion ·Heartbreak & Healing

After reading these true stories of struggle and survival, you will have the courage to face the problems in your life.

About the Author

Amy Hammond Hagberg is an internationally published freelance writer. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines including Relevant, Radiant, Campus Life, HomeLife, Living with Teenagers, Christian Singles, Sports Spectrum, Living Light News, DisciplesWorld, Together, Insight, and Devo'Zine among many others. She is also a sought after speaker and a ghostwriter. She is the author of four books including the three-installment "How Do You Know He's Real" series, and "My Favorite Christmas," a collection of poignant holiday memories by well known athletes, musicians, actors and politicians.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 447 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers; 1 edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0768423880
• ISBN-13: 978-0768423884
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,614,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrities share their faith, March 10, 2007

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Terra Hangen (West coast, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How Do You Know He's Real?: God Unplugged (Paperback)

This is an ideal book to give to people who have questions about becoming a Christian, and who love sports and music celebrities.

44 extreme sports and music celebrities tell their stories in this book, from Jonny Lang (recording artist), to Barlow Girl (rock group), Kimiko Soldati (Olympic diving), CJ Hobgood (surfer), Dwight Howard (NBA player, Orlando Magic), Mick Hannah (downhill mountain bike racer), Jimmie McGuire (professional motocross rider) and more.

They share hard times they faced, how they became Christians and how their paths are more joyful due to their faith. Being a Green Bay Packer fan I turned to Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila's story of growing up in South Central Los Angeles with a tough background, a Muslim dad and a Christian mom, and how his becoming a Christian led to his current happy family life and NFL career. Christian Hosoi, professional skateboarder, after serious drug problems, is now leading a skateboarding ministry.

The two page "God's Road Map" at the end of each celebrity's story contains perceptive questions and Scriptures. Sports and music lovers will enjoy this book, and it can even be a "past watchful dragons book" that will steer doubting people on a new clear path.

4.0 out of 5 stars People teens admire talk about God, April 12, 2007

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Do You Know He's Real?: God Unplugged (Paperback)

Author Amy Hammond Hagberg wanted to help teens--her own and others--answer questions about God, including the big question: "How do you know he's real?"

Hagberg wrote to sports stars, recording artists and other celebrities, asking them to reflect on their life experiences and share how the reality of God was making a difference to them personally and professionally. The responses she received--from NBA players, Christian musicians, 'American Idol' contestants and others--are honest, revealing, and often compelling.

The resulting book is a collection of celebrity essays: mini-bios that focus on the reality of God in the midst of media attention, success and failure, and broken relationships. Contributors include Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic basketball team, quarterback David Carr of the Houston Texans, and popular Christian recording artist Clay Crosse.

Some of the interviews are especially helpful for Hagberg's original target readers: teens. Among these, Chrissy Conway of 'Zoe Girl' talks about her parents' divorce, the party scene, and the twists and turns along her personal career path in ways that connect with teens and with anyone who has ever considered attempting a career in music.

Hagberg is a gifted and skilled writer who keeps readers turning the pages as she unpacks celebrity affirmations of the presence of God in their lives. A great gift book for readers from teens through Gen X, but the stories here will interest readers of any age!

Note: Reviewer Dr. David Frisbie is an author and Executive Director of The Center for Marriage & Family Studies in Del Mar, California.

Armchair Interviews says: Anything that can help teens understand their role in living a good life is good.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After reading this, you certainly KNOW he is real!, January 24, 2007

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Ralph (Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How Do You Know He's Real?: God Unplugged (Paperback)

Truly, this, and the book before this, are really awesome books!
** Why?
Because they give some very good insights into other peoples way to God. Not only that, if you don't know the Bible inside and out (and even if you do, actually!), there are quotations from the Bible explaining the why and hows, depending on the story of the person interviewed.
All this, with Amy Hagbergs very nice way of writing (down to earth serious mixed with a nice blend of humor) makes this book a pleasure to read!
Personally, I strongly recommend this book to everyone. It might be those who Seek, or those who have found, it doesn't matter, in my opinion! :)