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Prepared For A Purpose: The Inspiring True Story Of How One Woman Saved An Atlanta School Under Siege (2014)

by Antoinette Tuff(Favorite Author)

4.21 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

076421263X (ISBN13: 9780764212635)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Bethany House Publishers

review 1: As an avid reader and writer, I can clearly see that Alex Tresniowski crafted and orchestrated the story in writing form and Antoinette Tuff participated in the verbal recording which he had to transcribe. The words are done so creatively, and masterly weaved to tell her inspirational, courageous story that we saw only on TV.My only complaint is that the writer choose to tell her backstory (or autobiography of life events) in increments while repeating the August 20, 2013 event per chapter, edging the reader with a little more than what you read in the previous chapter(s). It also tries to give a narrative voice of the intruder's (murderer) plan of action, movements, and calculated methods in this school siege event. What motivated me through the book was her determination... more to "break the generational curse" by changing things with her upbringing and hopes in her children's future even though her son has ADHD and blind. She uses scriptures to express how she'll break the curse, and speak things aloud that gives the voice to our dreams and goals. I agree that our words speak evidence to our faith. I have seen it in my own life but unbelief or doubt can easily creep in, usually with our words and then we start to doubt inside out. Ultimately, we have to walk into our destiny.I only picked this book up since it was showcased in the front of new reads at the library. Leisure read 2014.
review 2: This is the story behind the story of a tremendous act of courage. Antoinette Tuff firmly believes that God is sovereign over our lives, over each and every moment, and that He uses all circumstances to mold us into vessels fit for His use.Prepared for a Purpose takes us on a journey through her life, from the young girl whose mouth got her into trouble, to the woman whose mouth was used by God to avert a potential disaster. From the broken home of her childhood, through tempestuous teen years, a troubled marriage, the breakup of that marriage, and learning to face and deal with the special needs of her son, Antoinette was gradually changed into someone whose reaction in time of need was to turn to God. That reaction served her well when – just as she was faced with a huge crisis in her personal life - a heavily armed gunman managed to breach the security in the school where she worked, barking out orders and threatening the lives of hundreds of students, staff, and police. In that moment, the strength and reliance on God that had been developed in Antoinette over a lifetime was gloriously used to avert disaster. Instead of bemoaning the many difficulties she has faced, or regretting that filling in for someone else landed her in the “hot seat”, Antoinette instead chooses to rejoice that she had been fitted by God for His purposes.What an example! I enjoyed this book, not only for the riveting tale, but because of the many Scripture verses that are included to “prove” the fundamental truth that God is sovereign, loving, and active in our lives, working as the Master Potter to form us into vessels which can be used by Him. An inspiring read! less

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