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Overview'It's impossible to visit Church on the Street and not be deeply moved by the work the organisation does for those in need. It is an extraordinary place ... 'HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES, from the Foreword 'There are so few people like Pastor Mick that this book deserves a shelf all to itself.' JEREMY VINE, BROADCASTER AND JOURNALIST An autobiography that is fast-paced, stirring and a powerful testament to the love of God, Blown Away tells the story of Pastor Mick Fleming. No conventional clergyman, Pastor Mick led a life of crime and addiction before being called by God to become a Christian minister. Brutally raped as a child, he was about to confide in his parents when the dreadful news came that his sister had died of a sudden heart-attack. Mick didn't cry again for 30 years, masking his pain with drink and drugs and working as notorious underworld fixer - until the day a revelation of faith unravelled his world, and he found himself utterly 'blown away'. Here he relates his incredible journey from hardened criminal to discovering who he truly is in Christ; from helping to destroy lives through drug dealing, to helping others and saving lives through selflessly serving those in poverty. Laying bare his struggles in full for the first time, including a failed attempt at suicide, Pastor Mick tells how sharing his pain has helped others who are suffering. Since that first call that set him on the road to becoming a Christian minister he has seen miracles happen - including being able not only to forgive, but to help, the man who ruined his life. Blown Away is a thought-provoking and inspiring Christian autobiography that offers insight into the violent underworld of crime, addiction and substance abuse in the UK and reveals the extraordinary power of faith, forgiveness and redemption. Pastor Mick's story will move and inspire you on your own faith journey, and offer hope to those struggling with addiction, grief and suffering. Told with raw honesty and full of warmth and humanity, Blown Away is an amazing example of how God can help those even in the darkest places. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pastor Mick FlemingPublisher: SPCK Publishing Imprint: SPCK Publishing Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.666kg ISBN: 9780281086658ISBN 10: 0281086656 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 21 March 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsList of plates xi Foreword by HRH The Duke of Cambridge xiii 1 Fifty pence piece 1 2 Deal done 9 3 Ruby lips 17 4 Trio 31 5 Father Jimmy 45 6 The visitation 59 7 Mad Mick 77 8 ‘I want my mu . . . da . . . gra . . .’ 91 9 Jesus in a shop doorway 101 10 McDonald’s showdown 115 11 Posh cakes and deliverance 125 12 Tailor-made 139 13 McDonald’s revisited 151 14 Dropping off the merchandise 167 15 The phone call 187 Resources and further information 199ReviewsThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wanted to visit Pastor Mick to offer support and understand more about the work that takes place in Church on the Street. -- Ed Thomas * BBC News * There are so few people like Pastor Mick that this book deserves a shelf all to itself. -- Jeremy Vine, Broadcaster and journalist Mick Fleming's story is at the same time both unbelievable and real. It reveals a man who was dreadfully wronged and guilty of many wrongs - yet miraculously found forgiveness and the ability to forgive. Liberated from bitterness and guilt, Mick's response has been to do more good in one life time than a whole roomful of politicians. A gritty, gripping and moving book. -- Tim Farron, MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, 2015-17 There are so few people like Pastor Mick that this book deserves a shelf all to itself.--Jeremy Vine, Broadcaster and journalist Mick Fleming's story is at the same time both unbelievable and real. It reveals a man who was dreadfully wronged and guilty of many wrongs - yet miraculously found forgiveness and the ability to forgive. Liberated from bitterness and guilt, Mick's response has been to do more good in one life time than a whole roomful of politicians. A gritty, gripping and moving book.--Tim Farron, MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, 2015-17 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wanted to visit Pastor Mick to offer support and understand more about the work that takes place in Church on the Street.--Ed Thomas Author InformationA month after Blown Away was published, Pastor Mick Fleming was consecrated Bishop of Church on the Street in Burnley and of The International Christian Church Network. COTS is a Christian community dedicated to helping others, particularly those who find themselves homeless, struggle with addictions, or are on the bread line. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |