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    The Shot Caller: A Latino Gangbanger’s Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ
    The Shot Caller: A Latino Gangbanger’s Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ
    The Shot Caller: A Latino Gangbanger’s Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ
    Audiobook6 hours

    The Shot Caller: A Latino Gangbanger’s Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ

    Written by Casey Diaz, Mike Yorkey and Nicky Cruz

    Narrated by Bob Borquez

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    When you feel like you've made too many missteps to go forward, how do you find the strength to carry on? Join Casey Diaz as he tells the remarkable story of God's heart for second chances.

    The son of El Salvadorian immigrants, Casey Diaz was brought to Los Angeles at the age of two. An abusive, impoverished family life propelled Casey into the Rockwood Street Locos gang at just eleven years old.

    Casey was willing to do anything to be number one, but years of chasing rival gang members led to a dramatic ambush and arrest by the LAPD. By age sixteen, Casey was sentenced to more than twelve years in solitary confinement in California's toughest prison as one of the state's most violent offenders.

    He thought his life was over--but as the days in solitary wore on, Casey realized someone else was calling the shots. What happened next can only be described as a miracle.

    Join Casey as he shares how we can all:

    • Embrace the incredible gift of God's redeeming love
    • Change our lives for the better
    • Find our God-given purpose

    A visceral insider's look at the violent world of gangs and prison life, The Shot Caller is a remarkable demonstration of God's reckless, unending grace, and desire to reach even the worst of sinners--no matter where they are.

    Praise for The Shot Caller:

    "When I read about the life of Casey Diaz, I see so much of my own life. This is a story of a tough young man who lost his way, and of a loving God who never forgot him, no matter where he was. I know you will be inspired by Casey's story. I hope you, too, will surrender to the love of Jesus Christ."

    --Nicky Cruz, bestselling author of Run Baby Run

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateApr 2, 2019
    ISBN9780785224532
    Author

    Casey Diaz

    Darwin “Casey” Diaz is a native of El Salvador and a former gang leader. Growing up on the mean streets of Los Angeles, he was forced to fight for his life. He was eventually incarcerated as one of the most violent criminals in California and placed in solitary confinement. His life was forever changed in that cell when one day God approached Casey in a miraculous way. Upon his release from prison, Casey landed a job making signs and today runs his own company, Cheap Signs. Casey enjoys teaching at church and sharing his story with audiences around the country. Grateful for a second chance at life, Casey is now married to Sana and is the father of three children.

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    • 1/5
      There is no getting past the terrible narrator. Listened for less than 5 minutes.
    • 5/5
      Awsome!!! REFRESHING .... nothing more rewarding than to hear that JESUS OUR LORD is truly alive. This is truly a witness that The Gospel Of Jesus Christ is a life changer. Good News such as this needs to spread and this forum is a perfect one. I encourage the author to be steadfast in the Lord, continue his journey and may God bless him continue to use him. ONE FINAL NOTE: Our youth needs to listen to this testimony.
    • 5/5
      Amazing story of God’s miraculous intervention in someone’s life through impossible circumstances! Riveting—truth is stranger than fiction!