Read The Shot Caller A Latino Gangbanger&rsquos Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ Audible Audio Edition Casey Diaz Mike Yorkey contributor Nicky Cruz foreword Bob Borquez Emanate Books Books

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 6 hours and 2 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Unabridged Publisher Emanate Books Audible.com Release Date April 2, 2019 Language English, English ASIN B07K2HKBFG

The Shot Caller A Latino Gangbanger&rsquos Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ Audible Audio Edition Casey Diaz Mike Yorkey contributor Nicky Cruz foreword Bob Borquez Emanate Books Books Reviews

• I won’t lie. The night after reading Casey Diaz’ account of life in the streets of LA as a hell-bent gangbanger, I lay awake in my house thinking that I was hearing people breaking and entering. He might have pulled some punches in describing doing whatever he could to show his peers how dark he was. But I think he didn’t pull many.
  
  “The Shotcaller” may not be a read for the faint of heart.
  
  But it is a read for people with a heart, and a soul. Diaz’ life was supernaturally transformed through the power of some things that many in the 21st century disregard as old-fashioned, or pure myth. The persevering prayer of a virtual stranger. The life’s work of a carpenter born centuries ago in a stable outside of Bethlehem. It takes heart and soul to read an honest man’s account of a supernatural intervention that he was not looking for or planning on or working toward. When a strong man with a strong mind admits to giving himself up to something so real, so powerful, and so foreign to his previous way of thinking and living – and when he tells us of all of the things that started happening in his life, against all hope – maybe we should listen. Today, one of those men is Casey Diaz.
  
  This is not the story of a rotten-to-the-core man who one day woke up and decided on his own to turn over a new leaf. This is not a testament to the penal system and its power to transform a life. This is the story of a sinful child who was shown mercy by his supernatural father, who created him and whose love for him was unshakable despite that child’s complete and utter rebellion.
  
  Some may find the violence Diaz describes in “The Shotcaller” to be upsetting. But acknowledging the sin may serve to fully illustrate the magnitude of the triumph. And to remind us to be careful in our judgments no one is beyond the reach of their supernatural father.
• This is an amazing story of how God's redemptive power changed the life of someone no one believed could change. At 16, Casey was so feared he had to be placed in solitary confinement in prison, not for his safety but for the safety of other prisoners and correctional officers. One woman's prayers and belief in God's power to redeem made all the difference in Casey's life. This book was an eye opener in terms of revealing the total devaluation of human life that exists in gang culture and the resulting violence that occurs. But more importantly it's the story of God's love and power triumphing over the worst of man's sin nature, and how He will use anyone who makes himself/herself available to Him to accomplish great things. The most significant takeaway for me in this book is that I need to pray more, pray boldly, and be available myself to be used by God.
• Reading Casey’s story is a glimpse into the heart of God. Who would want a violent savage gang member, with years of hate, hurting people, and self destruction? Jesus would! And Jesus is still using ordinary people to do extraordinary things!
• I received his book a few days ago. WOW!!! I CANNOT express how I feel after reading this great story of a GREAT miracle, created by the GREAT God...my God! I cried in sadness, I was SO angry, I was lost in thought, I sobbed in joy, I was a total emotional mess! I could NOT put it down! I felt as if I were there with him! IT IS INCREDIBLE!
  Casey, THANK YOU for sharing your story. There's an immense admiration for what you allowed our Lord to do in your life! I'm in awe of it!
  GOD IS REAL!!! Never stop praying for your loved ones - the "impossible" ones. If God did it in and for this man (READ THE BOOK!), GOD CAN CHANGE ANYONE AND DO ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING!!! ❤
• I always wanted to know how "religious" a convict had to be for parole. Through Mr. Diaz's transformation and the input from the INS agents, Mr. Diaz has genuinely changed his life through his conviction to Christ. His life has been truly blessed after his acceptance of his evil deeds. The book also gives insight to the world of the gangs — an excellent read. Kudos to you and the best to you, your family and your congregation.
• Really enjoyed reading how Christ transformed this man's life. All of us have sinned and need to acknowledge what Jesus did for us by his death. Mr. Diaz was repentant, very brave and truthfully shared his faith with others even when it could have cost him his life here on earth. He knew he was saved either way. I encourage you to read this...I couldn't put it down.
• This book had me from the beginning. I don't even know how I heard about the book, but I pre-ordered it and was excited when it arrived. Reading Casey's life experience was hard sometimes and is not for the faint of heart, but it helps you see the dramatic change that took place. This book is an encouragement to me as I have felt discouraged in not seeing prayers for unsaved friends and family answered, but this book reminded me to keep praying. Keep interceding for those you love in prayer because prayer works. I highly recommend reading this book!
• I read the Shot Caller in just a couple of days. Casey Diaz was transformed by Christ in prison from a ruthless gang leader to a model citizen, a loving son, father and husband. I especially enjoyed his insights on keeping kids out of gangs and the warning signs to look for. His experience of leaving prison and looking for a good church and fellowship was convicting. I would encourage everyone to read this book to better understand the gang issues, and consider where the Christian community can do more to combat societal issues that lead to gang involvement.