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Terry Whalin (Author)
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Today's Heroes
The story of a modern hero who overcame oppression and prejudice with forgiveness and reconciliation.

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Poverty and prejudice couldn't keep him from his dream. Born into a family of poor sharecroppers, John Perkins could keep pace with grown men by age nine, picking 100 pounds of cotton a day for one dollar. But no amount of labor could help him escape the racial tension that was building in Mississippi. Then John discovered something that would change his life. He learned how much God loved him -- and he began to share God's love with others. His passion for spreading the Gospel led him to found the dynamic Voice of Calvary Ministries. As a civil rights activist, John was unjustly jailed and brutally beaten. But he refused to let the hatred of others destroy his dream of justice, equality, and brotherhood between races. He became a pillar not only in his community, but also in the country -- a man whose wisdom on racial issues has been sought by three presidents of the United States. John Perkins is the inspiring story of one man's courage, faith, and love in the face of racism -- and of the dream that led him to forgive rather than hate his oppressors.

About the Author

W. Terry Whalin has written numerous children's books and is a former editor of Decision and In Other Words magazines. He is currently a freelance author and editor living in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Zondervan (May 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0310202086
  • ISBN-13: 978-0310202080
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #455,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

W. Terry Whalin knows and understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer and a literary agent. For five years, he was a book acquisitions editor and a former literary agent, now he's a Vice President and Publisher at Intermedia Publishing Group. He worked as a magazine editor for Decision and In Other Words magazines. His magazine articles have appeared in more than 50 Christian and general market publications plus he's written more than 60 books. His personal site is located at: www.terrywhalin.com.

A journalism graduate from Indiana University, Terry writes a wide spectrum of subjects and topics for the magazine and book marketplace--from children to teen to adult.

His latest books include Book Proposals That $ell, 21 Secrets To Speed Your Success (Write Now Publications) and Running On Ice by Vonetta Flowers with Whalin (New Hope Publishers). He is an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (the leading nonfiction writers group in the nation) and an associate member of the Evangelical Press Association.

Also Terry is the creator of a popular site for writers at:
www.right-writing.com. Terry blogs about his life as a writer and editor at The Writing Life or www.thewritinglife.ws. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Scottsdale, Arizona.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars John Perkins is true hero, November 9, 2006
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John Perkins is a modern-day apostle Paul. In Terry Whalin's book, John Perkins (ages 8-12), we find a man who overcame poverty, racism, beatings, humiliation, and unbelievable odds to spread the gospel of Christ. Growing up in the deep south where racial tension was at its highest and most volatile, Perkins persevered and diligently sought after his dream. He is a role model for all of us, a shining example of what God can do in and through a man totally sold out to serving Him. Whalin does a remarkable job of capturing the fervor and heart of John Perkins. Get this book for your child; introduce him/her to a real hero.
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