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Jimmy Wayne is a former foster kid turned country music singer/songwriter whose songs and story highlight his mission to bring awareness to kids who age out of the foster system and become homeless. In 2010 Jimmy walked halfway across America raising awareness for these kids. He won the millionaire award for having 100,000,000 radio spins in America of his song Do You Believe Me Now, is the author of the novel Paper Angels, and the national spokesperson for CASA.
Ken Abraham is a fourteen-time New York Times best-selling author known around the world for his collaborations with high-profile public figures. A former professional musician and pastor, he is a popular guest with both secular and religious media. His books include One Soldier's Story with Bob Dole, Payne Stewart with Tracey Stewart, Falling in Love for All the Right Reasons with Dr. Neil Clark Warren, and Let's Roll! with Lisa Beamer.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Judith D. Collins
on October 7, 2014
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A special thank you to Thomas Nelson--W Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Walk to Beautiful, The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way is a poignant and inspiring account of Jimmy Wayne’s journey, written by Jimmy Wayne and Ken Abraham—one which will forever change your life!
Jimmy Wayne is known for his altruistic and giving heart. In the country music industry he is known for his song writing, and hit songs, while being supported by his many fans, worldwide.
However, readers may not be aware of the horrific childhood and challenges on his way to stardom and adulthood. This is like “Job”; one hurdle, obstacle, disappointment, and challenge after another, and yet Jimmy possessed the drive, talent, determination, and tenacity, even in his darkest moments; to overcome his troubled past. He was fortunate to have some people along the way who took a chance on this remarkable young man, and he desires to give back and pay forward.
I will be honest, I am not a country music fan (even though my sister who resides in NC is an avid fan). A great deal of Jimmy’s childhood took place in Gastonia, NC area, with some of the crazy people and backward views.
Wow, I had no idea the power and impact of this beautifully written and extraordinary book. The more I read, the more intrigued, I became and began reviewing Jimmy Wayne’s website, and listened to all the videos and was highly impressed.
Walk to Beautiful portrays the story of how Wayne was able to rise above his background with the help of supportive, adoptive parents as a teen, and become a successful country singer and in-demand motivational speaker.Read more ›
Walk to Beautiful, The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way is a poignant and inspiring account of Jimmy Wayne’s journey, written by Jimmy Wayne and Ken Abraham—one which will forever change your life!
Jimmy Wayne is known for his altruistic and giving heart. In the country music industry he is known for his song writing, and hit songs, while being supported by his many fans, worldwide.
However, readers may not be aware of the horrific childhood and challenges on his way to stardom and adulthood. This is like “Job”; one hurdle, obstacle, disappointment, and challenge after another, and yet Jimmy possessed the drive, talent, determination, and tenacity, even in his darkest moments; to overcome his troubled past. He was fortunate to have some people along the way who took a chance on this remarkable young man, and he desires to give back and pay forward.
I will be honest, I am not a country music fan (even though my sister who resides in NC is an avid fan). A great deal of Jimmy’s childhood took place in Gastonia, NC area, with some of the crazy people and backward views.
Wow, I had no idea the power and impact of this beautifully written and extraordinary book. The more I read, the more intrigued, I became and began reviewing Jimmy Wayne’s website, and listened to all the videos and was highly impressed.
Walk to Beautiful portrays the story of how Wayne was able to rise above his background with the help of supportive, adoptive parents as a teen, and become a successful country singer and in-demand motivational speaker.Read more ›
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Eve
on October 8, 2014
Format: Hardcover
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How good is Walk To Beautiful ? Well let me put it this way. In April I pre-ordered a copy from Amazon. Saturday I picked up 3 copies from Lifeway Christian store. One for myself and two for friends. Yesterday my husband decided he wanted to really read it after I read him a few passages here and there. Now Brian is not a reader. He has bought books in the past but never has he read past 2 chapters. Anyone doubting the truthfulness of this can either ask his Momma or come look at the collection of unfinished books in our closet. That being said, he wanted to read MY copy. NOPE!!! NOPE!! NOPE!! Any other book (excluding Paper Angels ) yes but #WTB NOPE. Every purchase of this book helps a kid. That and we consider Jimmy Wayne a friend so being supportive of this endeavor is critical. That being said I would have thought Brian would just wait until I changed my mind. NO, it is as if a new version of Black Ops had been released and everyone had a copy but him! Brian, my non-reader husband, called several stores until he found the book, drove way across town and not only bought the book but read 14 chapters in about 2 hours. The expressions on his face while reading went from smiling, to laughing, to anger, to sorrow, sadness and so on. His respect for JIMMY WAYNE (this Country Star who is responsible for hits such as 'Stay Gone" and "Do You Believe Me Now") ,his strong, kindhearted sister Patricia and even their mother skyrocketed. My kindhearted, macho husband at times nearly broke down reading #WalktoBeautiful . Brian has heard stories of my childhood. He and many of the his family members were even around when my mother abandoned me at 16. She had done so many times before but at 16 she never came back.Read more ›
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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WALK TO BEAUTIFUL ..Author Jimmy Wayne THIS IS by far is one of the most amazing books Ive ever read.. ..
I couldnt put the book down..from the minute i started to read it.. Ken Abraham did a fantastic job putting words to page of Jimmys life as a child who was in and out of foster homes , living on the streets after having been abandoned in Pensacola Fl. at such a young age 13. I cant even imagine what that would be like to be dropped off in the middle of nowhere. When i was younger i used to want to RUNAWAY from home. because i felt lke my parents loved my sister more then me. and i had my bags packed and was gonna leave but then as i thought really hard about it. i wasnt sure where i was goin.. Thank God as a female i didnt set off into the BLUE YONDER!! I can really see the HAND OF GOD all over Jimmys life in this book.. its a true testimonial of a life that was truly protected by Angels even though his heart was in despair.
The humility that he had to face especially in the jail when he was detained for running away. A FOSTER KID ON THE LOSE!
this is a book that will have you crying, laughing, shouting for joy and anger and one that will pull on your heartstring to take a look at your own life. about Forgiveness and the power of it!
Ive had many freinds who have adopted and fostered children. My own neighbors have three foster children.. this book really opens my eyes to the needs of our CHILDREN..
This is one book i will cherish for the rest of my life. Engaging life changing and simply BEAUTIFUL!!!
I couldnt put the book down..from the minute i started to read it.. Ken Abraham did a fantastic job putting words to page of Jimmys life as a child who was in and out of foster homes , living on the streets after having been abandoned in Pensacola Fl. at such a young age 13. I cant even imagine what that would be like to be dropped off in the middle of nowhere. When i was younger i used to want to RUNAWAY from home. because i felt lke my parents loved my sister more then me. and i had my bags packed and was gonna leave but then as i thought really hard about it. i wasnt sure where i was goin.. Thank God as a female i didnt set off into the BLUE YONDER!! I can really see the HAND OF GOD all over Jimmys life in this book.. its a true testimonial of a life that was truly protected by Angels even though his heart was in despair.
The humility that he had to face especially in the jail when he was detained for running away. A FOSTER KID ON THE LOSE!
this is a book that will have you crying, laughing, shouting for joy and anger and one that will pull on your heartstring to take a look at your own life. about Forgiveness and the power of it!
Ive had many freinds who have adopted and fostered children. My own neighbors have three foster children.. this book really opens my eyes to the needs of our CHILDREN..
This is one book i will cherish for the rest of my life. Engaging life changing and simply BEAUTIFUL!!!
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