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Tattoos on the Heart

The Power of Boundless Compassion

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Tattoos on the Heart

By: Gregory Boyle
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“Destined to become a classic of both urban reportage and contemporary spirituality” (Los Angeles Times) - Tattoos on the Heart is a series of parables about kinship and redemption from pastor, activist, and renowned speaker Father Gregory Boyle.

Thirty years ago, Gregory Boyle founded Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in Los Angeles, the gang capital of the world. In Tattoos on the Heart, his debut book, he distills his experience working with gang members into a breathtaking series of parables inspired by faith.

From giant, tattooed Cesar, shopping at JC Penney fresh out of prison, you learn how to feel worthy of God’s love. From 10-year-old Pipi you learn the importance of being known and acknowledged. From Lulu you come to understand the kind of patience necessary to rescue someone from the dark - as Father Boyle phrases it, we can only shine a flashlight on a light switch in a darkened room.

This is a motivating look at how to stay faithful in spite of failure, how to meet the world with a loving heart, and how to conquer shame with boundless, restorative love.

©2010 Gregory Boyle. All rights reserved. (P)2011 Highbridge, a division of Recorded Books. All rights reserved. Christian Living Christianity Personal Development Personal Success Spiritual Growth Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking
Heartwarming Stories • Transformative Message • Beautiful Narration • Powerful Storytelling • Emotional Impact
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Incredible. Best book I’ve listened to this year! Well-told, funny, poignant. To feel every emotion, take a listen. To develop compassion for your fellow man, read this book. To love people better, READ THIS BOOK. Thank me later.

Do not miss this book!

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this collection of stories and parables as changed my life, in the likeness of God, the breath inside the breath

thank you for sharing your experience

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A very good illustration that God's business is the people business. He shows God's heart towards people

It will get you

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The truest love of Christ. Made me cry, made me laugh, made me feel that love of our Savior.

Beautiful

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I cannot say enough good things about this book. The author tells this story beautifully. I could not stop listening. I finished in a day. I cannot wait to listen again. Amazing.

Everyone needs to listen to this book! Incredible!!

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I laughed, I cried, I thought. Amazing book. I be would highly recommend everyone listen to this book ❤️

Amazing book

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An amazing book that will make you laugh, cry, think, and love more deeply than you did before. You will see others in a different light.

It will soften your heart

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Through Father Boyle’s stories we are reminded of our humanity and our bonds of kinship. His Audible version only adds another layer of perfection to this beautiful book. You don’t need to be Catholic or Christian to find the beauty inside the words, you just need to be human….

Thank You Father Boyle

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This is a beautiful message…perspective changing and moving beyond words. It will make you laugh and cry, often at the same time. Most importantly is the way it illustrates God’s love for His children. Don’t pass this one up.

Wow! Life changing.

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Just read the book your soul will illuminate. I will keep this book for the rest of my life.

I could almost cry

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