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Longtime fans and new listeners can experience the impact of Keith’s character, courage, and commitment in this revised and expanded testimony of his extraordinary life.

Who better to tell Keith Green’s story than the woman who shared his life and mission—his wife, Melody. At the time Keith and two of their children were killed in a tragic plane crash, Melody was pregnant and had a one–year–old child at home. She inherited Keith’s musical legacy of published and unpublished songs and his private journals, which she has put together in this extremely personal biography of Keith.


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  • Paperback: 392 pages
  • Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (March 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736903194
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736903196
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #546,608 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Finding the real man behind the legend, March 11, 2004
By Daniel L Edelen (Mt. Orab, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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There is no doubt that Keith Green has had a profound ministry. Even more than twenty years after his death, people are still being touched by his music and message. I know that I am a different person because of my exposure to this bold man of God.

"No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green" follows Keith from failed teen idol to the tops of the Christian music carts to a fiery plane crash in Texas. We see his early days as a struggling musician whose life was one of constant seeking but never finding until the day that Jesus put an end to the search. Along the way, Melody Green (with David Hazard) paints a picture of the early Jesus Movement of the late Sixties and early Seventies, showing how she and Keith were in the midst of it. Anyone who has been a Christian for a long time will be fascinated by how God put the Greens into the right places at the right time. There is a look at the nascent days of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship; friendships with classic Christian musicians like Randy Stonehill, Larry Norman, Barry McGuire, and Phil Keaggy; radical days of ministry highlighted by long nights ministering to anyone who would listen; and a sense of destiny shared by a small group of people with a common vision. It is almost a textbook-worthy look at a post-hippie Christianity finding its way.

To say that Keith Green is revered in certain circles is an understatement. One of the nicest features of this book is that it demythologizes the man himself. The "shoot first and ask questions later" perspective of Keith that made so many consider him a prophet is examined more closely, revealing feet of clay that some might find surprising. Often the hard-hitting songs that we have taken for granted were written as much for Keith himself to hear as for anyone else, the stinging messages a form of self-discipline for the author as much as his audience. Yet even in the correction of bad eating habits and too much TV, we are shown a prophet who examined his own life and often found it wanting. Finally, we get to see how Keith's self-defining brashness often backfired and how he came to a more gentle place in his ministry shortly before his death.

All these revelations are helpful in understanding the man behind the myth. Still, there are lapses. Very little is said about the recording sessions that led to the amazing albums. They come and go and we learn little. Certain anecdotes don't seem to lead anywhere, either, leaving the reader to merely surmise how or why Keith came to a certain place in his thoughts, actions, and spiritual development. Short excerpts from his journals are included, but more would still have been better. I know that I wanted to probe further into the subtle changes in the spiritual life of the man that led him into the situations outlined here, especially in the last year of his life--a year that zips by in the book. I suppose a wife can only know so much, and for those of us who want to know exactly how everything fell into place, I can only say that this book serves to drive us closer to God in order to ask Him those unanswered questions for our own ministries.

That said, this is still a very good biography of a man that practically packed a whole lifetime of spiritual growth into twenty-eight all too short years. Anyone who loves biographies of the great saints of God would be remiss to skip over this one. It definitely got me thinking and praying.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A very engaging story about a passionate Christian musician, November 29, 1999
By Marc Axelrod (Potter, Wi USA) - See all my reviews
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No Compromise is the perfect title for this book, because Keith Green did not compromise when it came to the Christian life. He loved Jesus more than anything else in the world, and it comes through in this biography written by his widow Melody Green.

You will read of Keith's early interest in spiritual things, his life in the 70's hippie sub-culture, his shattering conversion to Christ in response to the Spirit-filled preaching of Kenn Gullickson, (and his wife's conversion the following week), and his excitement at coming to know Jesus.

You also read of his zeal in winning people to the Lord, and how over the course of months, he felt the leading of the Lord to make Christian music albums. You read of his love for the writings of the Rev. Charles Finney, and his desire to see people totally broken and spilled out before the Lord in repentance and faith.

You read of his later interest in world missions, and his tragic death in a plane crash (along with his son Josiah and daughter Bethany and others who were on board).

Melody then has a brief appendix illustrating how keiths music stills fans into flame the fire of faith in the lives of so many. I am one of those people, and I highly recommend this stirring biography.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It Changed my Life, January 17, 2005
By Jennifer Kendrick (Monroe, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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I read this book for the 1st time right after I became a new Christian almost 20 years ago. It changed my life. The title that Melody used for this book perfectly described Keith Green's heart. He made many mistakes and was often over zealous in his faith, but what inspired me the most was his complete trust in God at all costs. He gave up the opportunity to be rich and famous according to the world's standards, and in turn became rich and famous according to God's standards. I recently read this book again and cried so hard I couldn't breathe. Not so much for Keith & his family, but for myself, that I wish that I had even a fraction of the faith and zeal that Keith had.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
This is an awesome book. Highly recommended for any believer or Keith Green fan.
Published 5 months ago by David E. Kline

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books of all time!
I've always been a big fan of Keith Green and especially love the story of his life. Melody Green did an excellent job telling the story and this will always be one of my most... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dave Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
After having speedily received my order from Amazon, I indulged myself with a creatively written, adequately detailed story of the life of Keith Green. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. M. Masters

5.0 out of 5 stars No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green
No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green
If you love the music of Keith Green then you are going to love the story of the man behind those songs. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Leastofall

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent biography
Such a great subject for a biography. Keith was such a genuine and caring person thanks to God's intervention.
Published 13 months ago by E. Consulting

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
I listened to his music in the early 1980's never realizing what his life was like. Although his life on earth was brief, his intensity and passion along with his unwavering... Read more
Published on October 5, 2007 by Elizabeth Ellis

5.0 out of 5 stars Like his life, it ended too soon.
I grew up listening to the Music of Keith Green. My parents were big fans, and to them, Keith was more then just a singer. Read more
Published on September 13, 2007 by winkattheduck

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!
Melody green did an amazing job at letting us in on her life with Keith Green. She is very open and honest and makes it easy to follow. Read more
Published on August 23, 2007 by S. Talsma

5.0 out of 5 stars Sold out for God
Keith Green's book "No Compromise" was an in depth look at this Christian mans life. He lived his life solely for God, and never looked back. Read more
Published on June 8, 2007 by L. Maywald

5.0 out of 5 stars No Compromise
This book is a great book describing a man who lived a life loving the Lord and encountering some of the issues we individually face. Read more
Published on January 16, 2007 by Edward J. Karl Jr.

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