Mairi Lack - Christian Medical Fellowship - January 1993
This book is the true story of the mighty power of God working on a man, Malcolm Worsley. Born to hard-working Lancashire parents, Malcolm served his apprenticeship in the buidling trade. But National Service, with a posting to the Malayan jungle resulted in his becoming addicted to alcohol as his only relief from the horrors of jungle warfare. Demobilisation in 1959 brought release from the awfulness of the Malayan situation but also left him without a structured way of life. For most of the time insatiable desire for alcohol controlled his life. This led to the breakdown of his marriage and the downward spiral of crime. Eventually, during Malcolm's seventh, and final, prison sentence God broke through into his life and in a wonderful process transformed him into a probation officer, an evangelist and a teacher of Christian Counselling. This remarkable account is a gripping read and includes a clear description of the gradual, though painful, healing process of deep traumatic memories with the resultant joy of reconciliation between various members of the family.
Simon Barrington-Ward, Bishop of Conventry
"Gripping and remarkable."
Book Description
It's against the rules for an ex-convict to become a Probation Officer, but, by God's power, Malcolm Worsley succeeded and found healing in his family plus a role in the church. A feature is the pivotal role of a Christian community on his release.
From the Publisher
For anyone who reads the papers and despairs at delinquency. It underlines the pivotal role of the Christian community that received Malcolm after his seventh release from prison. The battle is to move a criminal mind out of low expectations and into authority and credibility.
From the Back Cover
What did Malcolm Worsley have to look forward to, after prison? A few drinks to help him forget - alone, since he was estranged from family and friends; and then joblessness would lead to more stealing until he was 'nicked' again. Finally, during his seventh sentence, he experienced a 'Damascus Road' conversion. This is an account of how salvation brought lasting change.
About the Author
The author is a journalist and clergy wife. She is the author of 'Smiling Through' a biography of radio presenter Don Maclean.
