The Hoodlum Preacher
Burton Barr Jr.
Kobalt Books, LLC PO Box 1062, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
097691171X, $14.95

Rebellion, Restitution, Reunion
 

Burton Barr bares his soul in this no holds memoir. It is his hope that he will spare the reader of some of the heart ache he experienced. He writes in a warm conversational style that draws the reader into his life as he shares his story. Burton struggled with the results of his bad choices for over twenty years. Much like the parable of the prodigal son from Jesus' teaching, Burton remembered his (heavenly) father's the call of God on his life. He once more responded to that call and has turned his life around. Instead of pursuing a drug abuse and drug dealing he is now leading a ministry reaching out to prisoners.

"Hoodlum Preacher" is Burton Barr's testimony of going full circle from a call to preach as a child, through a period of upheaval, and restoration. This is a book for the readers searching for meaning to life, whether from the street or from the church. It warns of Satan's snares, and gives the invitation to accept the message of God's love, His mercy, and His grace.

-Richard R Blake, The Midwest Book Review - June 2007