The revelatory memoir of Lezley McSpadden—the mother of Michael Brown, the African-American teenager killed by the police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri on August 9, 2014—sheds light on one of the landmark events in recent history. “I wasn’t there when Mike Mike was shot. I didn’t see him fall or take his last breath, but as his mother, I do know one thing better than anyone, and that’s how to tell my son’s story, and the journey we shared together as mother and son." —Lezley McSpadden When Michael Orlandus Darrion Brown was born, he was adored and doted on by his aunts, uncles, grandparents, his father, and most of all by his sixteen-year-old mother, who nicknamed him Mike Mike. McSpadden never imagined that her son’s name would inspire the resounding chants of protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, and ignite the global conversation about the disparities in the American policing system. In Tell the Truth & Shame the Devil, McSpadden picks up the pieces of the tragedy that shook her life and the country to their core and reveals the unforgettable story of her life, her son, and their truth. Tell the Truth & Shame the Devil is a riveting family memoir about the journey of a young woman, triumphing over insurmountable obstacles, and learning to become a good mother. With brutal honesty, McSpadden brings us inside her experiences being raised by a hardworking, single mother; her pregnancy at age fifteen and the painful subsequent decision to drop out of school to support her son; how she survived domestic abuse; and her unwavering commitment to raising four strong and healthy children, even if it meant doing so on her own. McSpadden writes passionately about the hours, days, and months after her son was shot to death by Officer Darren Wilson, recounting her time on the ground with peaceful protestors, how she was treated by police and city officials, and how she felt in the gut-wrenching moment when the grand jury announced it would not indict the man who had killed her son. After the system failed to deliver justice to Michael Brown, McSpadden and thousands of others across America took it upon themselves to carry on his legacy in the fight against injustice and racism. Tell the Truth & Shame the Devil is a portrait of our time, an urgent call to action, and a moving testament to the undying bond between mothers and sons.

A pastor's life is uniquely difficult. "Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil," then, is an attempt to expose some of the challenges that young clergy often face. While not exhaustive, this collection of essays is a superbly compelling and diverse introduction to how tough being a pastor under the age of thirty-five can be. Pastors belonging to a wide swath of Christian traditions share their stories here: Episcopal, Baptist, United Methodist, Assemblies of God, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Church of the Brethren, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Foursquare. These humble servants of our souls give clergy and congregation much to learn through their real-life vocational testimonies.

A prominent Jew says the "Holocaust" is a propaganda myth which has turned into an extortion racket; Germany was mostly innocent for the outbreak of WWII; Hitler has been unjustly vilified; a powerful Jewish-dominated plutocracy has been behind the World Wars, just like behind many revolutions, wars, and other types of bloody "regime changes."

This book shares the author¿s challenges with addiction and control. This autobiography tells a story about deliverance through God¿s grace and mercy. The author reveals the tools he uses daily to overcome his selfish desires. Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil is his assignment from God to help those struggling with addiction and control. Dr. S. Collins is a disciple for Christ and he shares his testimony to remind you that ¿God loves you and is able to do exceedingly above all that you ask or think, according to the power that works in you.¿ (Ephesians 3:20). Just try Him.

I felt led of God not to be ashamed of what I did because somebody needs to hear it, to know they can come through to the other side. My heart and spirit are in this book. God directed me and gave me the strength, endurance, willpower, wisdom, and knowledge to proceed. I couldn't have done this without his direction and without being obedient. God humbled me to complete this assignment, and he blessed me along the way. I experienced spiritual warfare as I wrote on certain subjects, the devil tried to take my life. Praying saints surrounded me and helped me fight attacks by people that knew, and people that didn't know. Thank you Jesus for the guardian angels. God is good! I'll never go back to my past life; that life is dead to me. My steps are directed by the Lord now.

We are all programmed one way or another. Anyone who thinks otherwise is the most programmed. Anything can be programmed. It is natural to condition the body for optimum potential. However, half the things we are programmed to do is being used against us, without our consent. How is this possible?

A-- Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil Chief Inspector Bish Ortley of the London Met, divorced and still grieving the death of his son, has been drowning his anger in Scotch. Something has to give, and he's no sooner suspended from the force than a busload of British students is subject to a deadly bomb attack across the Channel. Bish's daughter is one of those on board. Also on the bus is Violette LeBrac. Raised in Australia, Violette has a troubled background. Thirteen years ago her grandfather bombed a London supermarket, killing dozens of people. Her mother, Noor, is serving a life sentence in connection with the incident. But before Violette's part in the French tragedy can be established she disappears. Bish, who was involved in Noor LeBrac's arrest, is now compelled to question everything that happened back then. And the more he delves into the lives of the family he helped put away, the more he realises that truth wears many colours. With its cast of unforgettable characters, social insight and wry wit, -- Marilyn Stasio, 'A novel of great scope, of past and present, and above all, the Marchetta trademark of a fierce and loving heart.' -- -- -- -- Women's Weekly.