{"product_id":"the-shot-caller-a-latino-gangbangers-miraculous-escape-from-a-life-of-violence-to-a-new-life-in-christ-casey-diaz-paperback","title":"The Shot Caller: A Latino Gangbanger's Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ -- Casey Diaz, Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" -- Nicky Cruz, bestselling author of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRun Baby Run\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe son of El Salvadorian immigrants, Casey Diaz was brought to Los Angeles at the age of two. An abusive, impoverished family life propelled Casey at only eleven years of age into the Rockwood Street Locos gang. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet, when a determined elderly woman paid Casey a visit, a whole new world of possibilities began to unfold. Casey scoffed as she quietly insisted God was going to use him. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who believe they're too far gone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents who want to keep their kids out of gangs - what are the warning signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial workers who interact with at-risk youth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose looking for a gritty, informed perspective on LA street gangs and gang culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA visceral insider's look at the violent world of gangs and prison life, \u003cem\u003eThe Shot Caller\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkable demonstration of God's reckless, unending grace and His desire to reach even the worst of sinners--no matter where they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Casey Diaz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780785224389\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casey Diaz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67705501909220,"sku":"9780785224389","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780785224389.jpg?v=1792569176","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-shot-caller-a-latino-gangbangers-miraculous-escape-from-a-life-of-violence-to-a-new-life-in-christ-casey-diaz-paperback","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}