Nothing But a Thief: The Street and Her Children [Paperback]

Danielle Speakman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2003

"I write because it would be difficult not to. Lima, Peru, is filled with stories that go untold. I met these stories close up at every moment, and many of them turned themselves into people, who became people I love, and their stories became my own. These people engraved their lives into mine ...the children of Lima have graffitied their names in the wet cement of my soul. It is for them that I write this book - to give them a voice, and in so doing, to bring them the justice and love all humans deserve to receive. This book contains the voices of those dear children who became my wise teachers ...gentle little children who grew up too fast - those who, to the world, are nothing but a thief. Nothing but a thief, and everything but a child ..." - from the author's introduction. American author Danielle Speakman spent several years engaged in relief work amongst steet children in Lima, Peru. She was deeply affected by her experiences there as she sought to bring practical aid and to share the love of Christ with some of the neediest on the earth today. This powerful and moving book aims to bring the plight of children into sharp focus again for the Church.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An honest and challenging book written by someone who clearly 'walks the talk'. Danielle is rightly outraged by the unacceptable reality of children living on the streets and by the apathy and indifference meeting their plight. In that she is identical to Jesus of Nazareth whom she follows and his huge commitment to action. Read it but better yet, respond to it." Patrick McDonald, International Director, Viva Network

About the Author

After graduating from Wheaton College, Illinois, Danielle Speakman spent time engaged in relief work in Peru, Honduras and Chile with the Word Made Flesh organization. She currently lives in Pasadena, California, where she is studying for a PhD in psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She continues to travel to Peru during the summer to maintain contact with the street children. When she graduates from Fuller, Danielle plans to work in Latin America providing mental healthcare to the poor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Sovereign World (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852403225
• ISBN-13: 978-1852403225
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,518,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)