What Readers Are Saying
"Though the book is not an autobiography in the most technical sense,
the book flows as a narrative with Jordan's voice clearly evident. Adams
did a fantastic job selecting from,editing, and compiling events from
whatever else Jordan must have shared with her. The book is short,
honest, and matter-of-fact. There is no plea for mercy or outcry for
restitution. The book supplies a true account of one man's (unfortunate)
upbringing and the surprising and deserved final ending. You will be
shocked at the quantity of wrongdoing described in this book. Though
descriptive and honest, the author does not step into unnecessary or
excessive details. It is a great book to remind us all why we ought to
be a little kinder - or a lot kinder - to everyone we meet and see every
day. We need more openness, love, and honesty. This book provides all
of that. Short read, yet powerful and worth it."
"Out of the Closet and Into the Light" is an authentic account of a
person who has experienced tremendous pain and abuse in childhood yet
have found the courage and capacity to continue to love. One sad result
of many who have experience abuse is becoming trapped in the belief
that they are not lovable and worthless, thus imposing on themselves,
after the original abusers have long gone, continued self-abuse through
drugs, depression, and for some, suicide. Jordan's account of his
journey through life shows that it is possible to "dare greatly" in the
face of his abusers so that he is not held hostage forever by their
actions. His humility and willingness to give a chance to opportunities
for growth and healing is a lesson everyone can learn from and emulate.
Although the experiences shared in this book are some of the most
heart wrenching I have read, ultimately, it is a hopeful book. Jordan
showed that despite all that is evil in the world, there is also
good...if you are willing to let that love in. I highly recommend it to
anyone, not just those who have experienced abuse, but for anyone who
has experienced pain, betrayal, and loss. "
"This book opens the door of a soul who has made the decision to turn
from a early life of dark, self-destructive, behavior where his
lifestyle is a series of bad choices and makes an astounding turn around
in his physical and mental behavior to find meaning and redemption in
his life as he seeks the help of the Savior to redefine his direction
and purpose in life."
"This is a well written book about what one child suffered at the hands
of those who should have loved and nurtured him. It makes me wonder how
many children suffer in silence. The day we received the book from
Amazon, I sat down and read it in two hours. I have purchased more books
and have been sharing them with family and friends. I highly recommend
this book for anyone to read. May the voices of the children be heard
and may each of us reach out with an understanding heart to all of God's
children.
J. Adams did an excellent job in writing the story of Jordan Jantz."
After living a life of abuse, abandonment and homosexuality, Jordan
Jantz made the ultimate choice. Leaving his old life behind, Jordan came
to know and understand God's love for him, as well as discover his own
part in the eternal plan. But this book isn't just about his Christian
conversion and lifestyle change, it is also about all the things he
suffered that helped to bring him to this point. It's about everything
he was, everything he is, and everything he is on his way to becoming.
Simply put, this is the story of his journey from the painful, cold
darkness into the light. A portion of the proceeds from Out of the
Closet Into the Light will be donated to The Christmas Box International
to support abused and neglected children.
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