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Countless stories. One incredible ending.
A major league baseball player. a Tennessee pastor. A reality TV star. a single mom. A multi-platinum rocker. What do these people have in common? They ve all hit bottom. And none of them stayed there.
Famous or unfamiliar, these are the stories of real people who reached the end of their strength, the end of their control, and found...more
A major league baseball player. a Tennessee pastor. A reality TV star. a single mom. A multi-platinum rocker. What do these people have in common? They ve all hit bottom. And none of them stayed there.
Famous or unfamiliar, these are the stories of real people who reached the end of their strength, the end of their control, and found...more
Published January 2nd 2012 by Thomas Nelson (first published January 1st 2012)
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Mar 07, 2012Tung rated it it was amazing
I try not to let my faith influence my reviews because book reviews aren’t the appropriate venue for proselytizing. But when you’re reviewing books about your faith, it’s impossible to do. I Am Second is the book form of a larger movement aimed at getting people to put God first in their life. Their website has a collection of videos of mostly-famous individuals sharing their testimonies about how and (more importantly) why they became Christians. This book shares these same testimonies, but the...more
While the base concept is admirable, and all the famous tragedies are passably interesting in a gossipy way, reading them was kind of boring. At least it was a fast read, and good for my 13 year old to pick out a few morality lessons.
Jan 02, 2017Tina rated it it was amazing
there's nothing I love more than reading people's testimonies.
Oct 20, 2012Harold Cameron rated it it was amazing
“Countless stories. One incredible ending.
A major league baseball player. a Tennessee pastor. A reality TV star. a single mom. A multi-platinum rocker. What do these people have in common? They’ve all hit bottom. And none of them stayed there.
Famous or unfamiliar, these are the stories of real people who reached the end of their strength, the end of their control, and found the most surprising truths. It taught them not to rely on self or substance but to lean on the only completely reliable so...more
A major league baseball player. a Tennessee pastor. A reality TV star. a single mom. A multi-platinum rocker. What do these people have in common? They’ve all hit bottom. And none of them stayed there.
Famous or unfamiliar, these are the stories of real people who reached the end of their strength, the end of their control, and found the most surprising truths. It taught them not to rely on self or substance but to lean on the only completely reliable so...more
May 31, 2018Michał Kasztura rated it it was amazing
I read the book called I am Second. The author’s purpose in this book was to show people that even though if they have a big addiction or something that you are doing wrong over and over again that you can overcome it. In the book there are many examples of people having drug addictions and they overcome them when they put themselves second and start accepting god in their life. One example is when Josh Hamilton a famous baseball player who plays for the Texas Rangers, got addicted to drugs. He...more
I Am Second contains an extraordinary collection of short stories from famous celebrities to everyday people. Everyone has a unique message of their struggles and hopes to share with the world. Throughout the book readers get to read stories from Michael W. Smith, Bethany Hamilton, Sam Bradford, John Hamilton, Brian “Head” Welch, Karen Green, Michelle Aguilar, Vitor Belfort, Brian Sumner, and many others. They all come from different backgrounds and careers. The book reveals details about how th...more
May 18, 2012Starr rated it liked it
I had never heard of the I Am Second Movement. Yes, I mean movement. This is so much more than just a book, but I didn’t know that until after I read it and browsed the webpage. But in a way, I am glad that it’s a movement. Sometimes you read an intensely good read about life and you wonder who’s really living like this? But I Am Second is the stories of people who have chosen to live a life where they are not in control. They have chosen to give up what wasn’t working in their lives, the secre...more
The book I am reading is called I Am Second by Doug Bender and Dave Sterrett. This book is full of testimonies and stories from lots of different people. They all connect in the way that they all found Jesus. Jesus was their healer and the one who made their chaotic life better. Each person finds who to put first and who to put second.
In the first chapter, Brian “Head” Welch spoke on how he found Jesus. He talked about all the noise and chaos in his life. He was a rock star and had everything he...more
In the first chapter, Brian “Head” Welch spoke on how he found Jesus. He talked about all the noise and chaos in his life. He was a rock star and had everything he...more
I am second-real stories. Changing lives
I decided to read this book because my sister and mum had read it and they both thought it was really good and a good testimony. I also really enjoying listing/reading about other people's life and what they have gone thought and how they came thought it.
This book fits under the category: a book based on a true story. I really enjoyed this category as it was so inert eating finding out about other people's struggles and their life story and how God has be...more
I decided to read this book because my sister and mum had read it and they both thought it was really good and a good testimony. I also really enjoying listing/reading about other people's life and what they have gone thought and how they came thought it.
This book fits under the category: a book based on a true story. I really enjoyed this category as it was so inert eating finding out about other people's struggles and their life story and how God has be...more
Aug 20, 2012Stephanie Ziegler added it
I Am Second is not only a powerful book but a powerful understanding of faith. The courageous people in this book shared their story in hopes they can pass the understanding and feeling of peace of putting God first in your life. These people share with us secrets and you can feel the raw emotions in each story. “I Am Second is the revolutionary change in your life that starts when you put your trust in Jesus alone for your eternal life. It continues as you decide each day to put Jesus above all...more
Doug Bender and Dave Sterrett have compiled stories from famous people and everyday, ordinary people who have all met God in a deep and difficult place in their life and chosen to place Him FIRST in their lives. If God is FIRST then, by definition ... I Am Second.
This book is an easy read but not a light read. The words will dramatically change your views, your perspective and possibly your life. Each chapter is a different person and a different story all concluding to the same ending. God is a...more
This book is an easy read but not a light read. The words will dramatically change your views, your perspective and possibly your life. Each chapter is a different person and a different story all concluding to the same ending. God is a...more
One white chair
underneath
one overhanging lamp
illuminating
the one endlessness of the darkness.
And one by one people come out of the shadows,
take the seat,
and tell their story.
Stay at home moms and prostitutes.
Musicians and politicians.
Celebrities and “nobodies.”
Athletes and intellectuals.
High school students and senior citizens.
Victims and victimizers.
Everyone from all walks of life gets a voice and though each story may be different there’s one thing that binds them all together - The be...more
underneath
one overhanging lamp
illuminating
the one endlessness of the darkness.
And one by one people come out of the shadows,
take the seat,
and tell their story.
Stay at home moms and prostitutes.
Musicians and politicians.
Celebrities and “nobodies.”
Athletes and intellectuals.
High school students and senior citizens.
Victims and victimizers.
Everyone from all walks of life gets a voice and though each story may be different there’s one thing that binds them all together - The be...more
I received my copy of I Am Second free from the Amazon Vine program, in exchange for writing a review of the product.
I love to read inspirational stories of people who got tangled up in life (drugs, infidelity, crime, gangs) and finally surrendered when they realized that Jesus is the only way to be happy in this life and saved for eternity. It took a lot of courage for some of these people (like the adulterer) to admit his sins and allow everyone to know.
I am Second has a wonderful premise - in...more
Jun 28, 2015Tim Baumgartner rated it it was amazingI love to read inspirational stories of people who got tangled up in life (drugs, infidelity, crime, gangs) and finally surrendered when they realized that Jesus is the only way to be happy in this life and saved for eternity. It took a lot of courage for some of these people (like the adulterer) to admit his sins and allow everyone to know.
I am Second has a wonderful premise - in...more
Shelves: evangelism, christianity, biography, christian-theology, christian-living, non-fiction
I am always SO encouraged by testimonies. That's what this book is--20 testimonies of people's wrecked lives before they learn to fully trust and obey the Lord Jesus Christ. They cover people who are famous and not famous, but there are lots of ways people can see parts of their own story in these particular stories (which I find VERY encouraging).
SOAPBOX ALERT: Another thing to consider when hearing testimonies, is we have a tendency to yearn to hear 'crazy' stories of how we 'come to Jesus.' T...more
SOAPBOX ALERT: Another thing to consider when hearing testimonies, is we have a tendency to yearn to hear 'crazy' stories of how we 'come to Jesus.' T...more
I Am Second is a collection of stories from people who have learned to put God first and themselves second. If you're familiar with the website's video shorts, then this book won't break any new ground. But if you're looking for a gift for someone who may not be inclined to surf the interweb, then this is the book for you.
The most popular people from the I Am Second videos are here, including Josh Hamilton, Brian 'Head' Welch, Bradie James, Bethany Hamilton, and Sam Bradford. There are some reso...more
The most popular people from the I Am Second videos are here, including Josh Hamilton, Brian 'Head' Welch, Bradie James, Bethany Hamilton, and Sam Bradford. There are some reso...more
'I Am Second' by Bender and Sterret is a book that stems from the I Am Second movement which is: 'I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifesty...more
'I Am Second' contains concrete illustrations of how God can and will change people's lives. There are stories from all kinds of people, from every walk of life--athletes, businessmen, actors, soldiers, you name it. No matter who you are, you will find someone here whose life you identify with.
I especially like the few instances where you get to see how one changed life effects and changes another life in a later story. (The first two stories are an example of this.) The book also has links and...more
I especially like the few instances where you get to see how one changed life effects and changes another life in a later story. (The first two stories are an example of this.) The book also has links and...more
Aug 19, 2014Rod rated it liked it
This was a very nice collection of Testimonies. (I enjoyed the dangerous ones that weren't so nice.)
An enjoyable read for any new Christians or those about to dig deeper into their beliefs. But this book stops there! The problem is most Christians church goers seem to stop there - right where they started years earlier.
Here's what I suggest:
Read this book. It is inspiring after all.
Then read your Bible. Don't be a religious celebrity with no theology. Or worse yet: BAD THEOLOGY!
Learn who the Go...more
An enjoyable read for any new Christians or those about to dig deeper into their beliefs. But this book stops there! The problem is most Christians church goers seem to stop there - right where they started years earlier.
Here's what I suggest:
Read this book. It is inspiring after all.
Then read your Bible. Don't be a religious celebrity with no theology. Or worse yet: BAD THEOLOGY!
Learn who the Go...more
Feb 23, 2012Tonya rated it it was amazing
Period. End of story, beginning of another better, more beautiful story if you will. When you put God first, you will begin to see Him moving in ways you never dreamed. As you will read in this book -- time and time again, God first, us second -- your life will NEVER be the same. When you see life through His eyes, everything takes on a whole new life.
I really enjoyed every person's story, all a common theme, but so uniquely different. I love how God can take what we have made a mess of and mak...more
I really enjoyed every person's story, all a common theme, but so uniquely different. I love how God can take what we have made a mess of and mak...more
Apr 11, 2012Gail Welborn rated it it was amazing
I am “Second,” real stories, changing lives, by Dave Sterrett and Doug Bender, Thomas Nelson, 2012, 240 Pages, ISBN-13: 978-1400203734, $19.99
I Am Second, a collection of twenty stories about radical change from the www.Iamsecond website, adds context to stories now in book form, previously only seen as video-clip testimonials. Discover stories of individuals, some famous, some not so famous and their life-changing encounters with Jesus Christ.
Encounters that prompted people to understand why G...more
I like the idea behind this book and found it interesting to read about different people. Each chapter/story is about one person telling his/her story. Most stories seemed to follow the same pattern and there was not that much of a variety between the stories. I was glad that the stories were short because it made them easier to read, especially when some were not that exciting. It definitely wasn't a book that I didn't want to put down - which in some ways made it nice because it was easy to le...more
Apr 05, 2013Joan rated it really liked it
I bought this book around Thanksgiving, hoping that 'famous people' and the short essay concept would appeal to my teenage boys. It did not; nor did I read much of the book myself. It stayed on my coffee table, untouched, until a girl in our church youth group mentioned that she wanted to read it. I offered to loan it to her, but also decided I should read it myself, beforehand.
The book is excellent, in my opinion. Realistic testimonies with access to more (if interested) online. The book ends...more
The book is excellent, in my opinion. Realistic testimonies with access to more (if interested) online. The book ends...more
Feb 22, 2014Candace Lazzaro rated it really liked it
Interesting book full of Christian testimonies of the famous and semi-famous and the not so famous. I'm glad they started the book with Brian 'Head' Welch's testimony because 1. He looks absolutely like the last person in the world who would be a Christian and 2. He has a great testimony! I enjoyed this book because I could identify with most of the testimonies in one way or another and because it's a great remember that God can use us even if we aren't the most holy person in the world. I am ta...more
Jun 28, 2012Flanno rated it it was amazing Shelves: christian
This is such an inspiring book! I would recommend it to anyone, as probably at least one story is bound to resonate with you and be applicable to your life. One thing that I wasn't expecting was to know so many of the people sharing their stories in this book! I especially enjoyed reading Bethany Hamilton's testimony; I've been familiar with her story for a while now, what with magazines and the new movie and all, but to actually read in her own words what has really happened in her life was tru...more
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Apr 17, 2015Claudette Smith rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
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I don't know how anyone who is a Christian, can give this book anything other than a 5 star rating. To read how people who are part of the Jet Set crowd, are totally human, sinners, and lost like me, until Jesus came into their lives, and made them His children.
As I read this book, I realized that EVERYONE has to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. To those out there who have never had that, this book is helpful in many ways.
It is well worth the effort to read it. I have s...more
I don't know how anyone who is a Christian, can give this book anything other than a 5 star rating. To read how people who are part of the Jet Set crowd, are totally human, sinners, and lost like me, until Jesus came into their lives, and made them His children.
As I read this book, I realized that EVERYONE has to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. To those out there who have never had that, this book is helpful in many ways.
It is well worth the effort to read it. I have s...more
Apr 09, 2012Michelle rated it liked it · review of another edition
I liked it. Listened to it on my way to and from work. Even my daughter caught a couple of the chapters and really liked it as well. I was really expecting a tear jerker though - those real-life come to Jesus moments tend to do that to me. Love hearing testimonies, but this one didn't really get to me all that much. Perhaps it was because I was focusing on the traffic in front of me instead of really listening to the stories. Some of them did get to me though - perhaps because those ones hit a l...more
Mar 12, 2014Vanessa rated it it was amazing
What did I think? This book made me think...and try to figure out myself more...and be very very glad I have not gone done some of the roads others have had to travel. I've had my own mistakes and my own road to a personal relationship with Jesus. Not always smooth (my fault...not his)...but I'm traveling it with him. I gave it the highest rating because I got so much out of it. The writing is good. The one lesser comment is that there are not enough women stories that I identify with. Still got...more
Oct 06, 2016Jessica rated it liked it
I wasn't familiar with the I Am Second movement before reading this book, but now I will definitely check out some of the videos. The book is a really quick read with most of the stories only a few pages long. There were some celebrities and familiar faces, but mostly just 'normal' people who have struggled with things millions of people struggle with - addiction, infidelity, overeating, suicidal thoughts, etc. But, all these people at their lowest point reached out to God and felt Him respond a...more
Oct 02, 2013Christopher Payne rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
It's not too often that we think a supermodel, NASCAR driver, hip-hop artist, and a football player would have much in common. 'I am Second' shows that these, and many others, share a common bond. They have all experienced times in their lives when they needed to fully trust in God. I would recommend this book to anyone that questions their own personal story of coming to faith in Jesus Christ. This book shows that we all have a story, and that by putting God first we can live lives where we are...more
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