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SOUL ON FIRE
How could Eldridge Cleaver, with his background-militant, violent, criminal expect the public to believe that he is now a Christian? Soul on Fire answers the questions that have confronted the public mind ever since this ex-Black Panther returned to America to face trial. In Soul on Fire, Eldridge Cleaver tells of his childhood and young adulthood; the years which shaped him into the man he was to become. Here is the tumult and violence of the 60's-from the viewpoint of one of that decade's most notorious outlaws; a viewpoint that will surprise some and outrage others.
Here is Eldridge Cleaver's personal account of his cloak-and-dagger escape into exile; a flight toward the "workers' paradises" of communism-the doctrine that he came to espouse as the answer for America's problems. Soul on Fire is a chronicle of high hopes and noble aspirations-and the shattering disillusionment which resulted from the unique close-up look into the governments of North Korea, North Vietnam, China, Russia, Cuba, and the Third World which Eldridge, as revolutionary, was afforded. Soul on Fire reveals the marvelous paradox that became Eldridge Cleaver's life, once he found the answer he had-unaware-been looking for all along. For here is his account of being a free man in Paris, yet miserable to the point of near-suicide; and returning to a jail cell in California, yet being happy to the point of tears. Soul on Fire is a story for the times, for it includes the drama of so much of recent history-the hopes, the dreams, the political and spiritual seeking that have occupied young and old alike. Has Eldridge Cleaver really experienced something that offers an answer to his-and a generation's-seeking? In Soul on Fire, you'll find the answers-from the man himself.
Here is Eldridge Cleaver's personal account of his cloak-and-dagger escape into exile; a flight toward the "workers' paradises" of communism-the doctrine that he came to espouse as the answer for America's problems. Soul on Fire is a chronicle of high hopes and noble aspirations-and the shattering disillusionment which resulted from the unique close-up look into the governments of North Korea, North Vietnam, China, Russia, Cuba, and the Third World which Eldridge, as revolutionary, was afforded. Soul on Fire reveals the marvelous paradox that became Eldridge Cleaver's life, once he found the answer he had-unaware-been looking for all along. For here is his account of being a free man in Paris, yet miserable to the point of near-suicide; and returning to a jail cell in California, yet being happy to the point of tears. Soul on Fire is a story for the times, for it includes the drama of so much of recent history-the hopes, the dreams, the political and spiritual seeking that have occupied young and old alike. Has Eldridge Cleaver really experienced something that offers an answer to his-and a generation's-seeking? In Soul on Fire, you'll find the answers-from the man himself.
238 pages, Hardcover
First published February 14, 2006
About the author
Eldridge Cleaver
43 books141 followersLeroy Eldridge Cleaver, better known as Eldridge Cleaver, was a writer and political activist who became an early leader of the Black Panther Party.
In 1958 he was put in jail for rape. There he was given a copy of The Communist Manifesto. When he got released he joined the Black Panther Party. He then joined the Oakland-based Black Panther Party, serving as Minister of Information, or spokesperson.
His book Soul On Ice is a collection of essays. In the most controversial part of the book, Cleaver acknowledges committing acts of rape, stating that he initially raped black women in the ghetto "for practice" and then embarked on the serial rape of white women. He described these crimes as politically inspired.
Later in life he converted to Mormonism.
In 1958 he was put in jail for rape. There he was given a copy of The Communist Manifesto. When he got released he joined the Black Panther Party. He then joined the Oakland-based Black Panther Party, serving as Minister of Information, or spokesperson.
His book Soul On Ice is a collection of essays. In the most controversial part of the book, Cleaver acknowledges committing acts of rape, stating that he initially raped black women in the ghetto "for practice" and then embarked on the serial rape of white women. He described these crimes as politically inspired.
Later in life he converted to Mormonism.
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January 11, 2023
I got it to see if it would help me know how to help those around me who have been divorced better.(..plus I was a huge fan of her singing when I was younger.) This book didn't really do that. It you are blending a family she had some okay advice. It is more about 2 families coming together than even just surviving divorce. You had to dig through a ton of fluffy family stories to find it though. It was more her telling you what all she did wrong.
May 2, 2016
I read this book just because it was written by Sandi Patty. I was disappointed because I was expecting more. Yes, I realized that I am not divorced or in a blender family but I was as a child. This book is an easy read. This was a case of the popularity of the author is what made me want to read this book, but yes I am still a fan of Sandi Patty and yes I will read her other books and still listen to her music. I am so sad that she is retiring but that doesn't have anything to do with the book. I must say Sandy does point out that God loves us all and we need to know that He grace covers all our sins and mistakes. Even through I didn't found the book was hopeful for me, others might find it a little helpful. I was looking for ( and yes it was my hope but it wasn't promised in the back of the book) help that would help all families and individuals, but I cannot fault the author that it wasn't in this book because that is not the purpose of this book!~
May 23, 2008
I am a big Sandi Patty fan, so when she I saw she wrote a book on stepfamily life, this stepmother got very excited. Unfortunately, it didn't end up being that helpful for me personally. For one thing, it isn't a self-help book per se. Sandi is too classy to air too many details of her stepfamily struggles publicly, but her main message is that your faith can get you through the trying times. For me, it just underscored that everyone's blended family experience is unique, but we are never as alone as we may sometimes feel we are in our journey.
November 6, 2011
I could not see the purpose for writing this book but a celibrity trying to make some money. Since her adultry the wheels have come off Sandi Patty's career. She appears to be trying to recupe that money with this book. After reading this book I have more respect for husband #1 and not much for husband #2. Patty uses some euphernism such as inappropriate relationsip rather than sin. She does say that her scandal, divorce and remarriage was played out in the ntional press and this took a toll on her children.
August 7, 2015
Great book about the struggles that happen following divorce and when blending families together. I have not personally gone through this but have shared this book with others in my life who have and are going through this time in their lives. Its powerful to know that the struggles are universal and gives helpful things that have been learned through the years of blending.
March 12, 2008
I got a few good tidbits from this book, and it's an easy read.
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