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September 2, 2018
s is biographical account of the prision ministry of Reverend Noel Proctor beginning with his background as a child growing up in turbluent times in Belfast in the 1930s to the present of 1980s when this book was published.
I enjoyed this book for having the perspective of christian experience and testimony. It is easy to read and follow although did appear at times to me that some of conversations recalled by Noel were extended and adlibbed by the author. I found there was a lot that could be learned from Noel's life in his confrontations with evil, trust, trauma, hardship and moving on in God's will.
It is very interesting to note how this book details Noel's service during the prision riots of the late 70s/early 80s at Strangeways Prision which was taken over and became a staging event for an infamous riot that led to the 1 death and 47 injured.This book is in direction of light of faith in oneself.
I enjoyed this book for having the perspective of christian experience and testimony. It is easy to read and follow although did appear at times to me that some of conversations recalled by Noel were extended and adlibbed by the author. I found there was a lot that could be learned from Noel's life in his confrontations with evil, trust, trauma, hardship and moving on in God's will.
It is very interesting to note how this book details Noel's service during the prision riots of the late 70s/early 80s at Strangeways Prision which was taken over and became a staging event for an infamous riot that led to the 1 death and 47 injured.This book is in direction of light of faith in oneself.
November 28, 2010
This is biographical account of the prision ministry of Reverend Noel Proctor beginning with his background as a child growing up in turbluent times in Belfast in the 1930s to the present of 1980s when this book was published.
I enjoyed this book through the perspective of christian experience and testimony. It is easy to read and follow although did appear at times to me that some of conversations recalled by Noel were extended and adlibbed by the author. I found there was alot that can be learned from Noel's life in his confrontations with evil, trust, trauma, hardship and moving on in God's will.
After reading this book I was stunnned in amazement to see the picture and thoughts of Noel Proctor that I had built up in my mind appeared exactly as that in a youtube interview. It is very interesting to note how this book details Noel's service during the prision riots of the late 70s/early 80s when about 8 years later after being published Noel was leading a service at Strangeways Prision which was taken over and became a staging event for an infamous riot that led to the 1 death and 47 injured.
I enjoyed this book through the perspective of christian experience and testimony. It is easy to read and follow although did appear at times to me that some of conversations recalled by Noel were extended and adlibbed by the author. I found there was alot that can be learned from Noel's life in his confrontations with evil, trust, trauma, hardship and moving on in God's will.
After reading this book I was stunnned in amazement to see the picture and thoughts of Noel Proctor that I had built up in my mind appeared exactly as that in a youtube interview. It is very interesting to note how this book details Noel's service during the prision riots of the late 70s/early 80s when about 8 years later after being published Noel was leading a service at Strangeways Prision which was taken over and became a staging event for an infamous riot that led to the 1 death and 47 injured.
May 25, 2015
This has to be one of my top 5 books , it tells the story of Noel a Proctor from his childhood in Ireland to his work as a Prison Chaplain , the copy I have is a special Edition so it also features "Light through Prison Bars" which covers The Strangeways Riots , where Noel was working as a Chaplain ... The stories in the book if how hardened criminals gave turned their life around through Jesus Christ , is at times hard to believe but they are there in black & white ... Noel's faith is at times tested especially when his wife Norma is ill but it is once again faith that's helps them ... Such a very emotive book it will definitely be read again ....,
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