There Is an Urgency

by Gregrhi Arawn Love

Book Overview

Born into a world of horror, madness and chaos in 1973 to Debbie, a 23-year-old drug addicted prostitute and Howard, a 24-year-old addict and convict, Gregrhi Love grew up quickly with the Department... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0982307403
• ISBN13: 9780982307403
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Cwn Annwn Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Incredible but true

This heart-wrenching narrative, as incredible as it seems, is utterly believable. The various incidents described keep coming back to mind weeks after reading them. This is a book full of pain and hope that will stay with you forever. Every adult should read it -- it opens a door to a world most of us will never know and enhances our awareness of our own life and those lives around us. A MUST-READ!

Powerful book

I have been working with children for almost 20 years. The pain and abuse brought out in this book is unimaginable, but I would suspect more common than we think. Hard to believe a human being could survive such abuse, let alone become such an amazing role model. I have read the book 3 times now, and it is just as raw and gripping as it was the first time James

Literature worth reading!

There Is An Urgency is the most inspiring true story I have ever read! I could not stop reading until I reached the end. Gregrhi Love constructs his life story masterfully with words that are lucid, but dark. Emotionally, I was on a roller coaster through-out the book with mostly heartfelt tears dripping on my pages. In some areas of the book, you literally have to stop and collect your thoughts because the text is so raw. Gregrhi Love's blunt honesty will melt your heart with the turn of every page. Reading this book will change your thoughts on life, love, mercy, and family norms. I know for me, my awareness from a teaching stand point has been changed forever because I will never look at a case of abuse the same again. Without hesitation, I recommend this book as a must read for anyone seeking literature that is worth reading.

A must read for those who work with children and for survivors of child abuse!

I am astounded by this book and Greg's story. Even though we know that so many children are growing up in terrible, abusive situations, Greg's experiences are beyond anything I have ever imagined. The amazing part is that he survived and uses his experiences daily to have such a positive impact on those around him. This is a story of awareness and of hope. I have such respect for Gregri Love and his accomplishments, including sharing the story of his heart-wrenching childhood. I hope everyone who works with children will read this book!

Stunning!!!

Having known the author for a short time in high school, I was absolutely stunned at the horrendous level of abuse he suffered. This compelling work has made me re-evaluate my interactions with everyone I encounter in my life, especially my wife and children. Thank you Greg!