Street God: The Explosive True Story of a Former Drug Boss on the Run from the Hood - and the Courageous Mission That Drove Him Back
Written by Dimas Salaberrios and Angela Hunt
Narrated by Calvin Robinson
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His street name was Daylight. But he was a nightmare.
On the streets of New York, darkness and violence reigned. Dimas "Daylight" Salaberrios began selling drugs when he was 11 years old, and by 16 he had served his first stint at the notorious Rikers Island prison.
Dimas saw only one way to survive: by reigning over the streets. He would be the richest, most powerful ruler in the hood...or die trying.
Street God is the true story of one man's dangerous journey through the underworld of crime, drugs, and almost certain death. It was an encounter with the real God that saved his life - and then made it even more dangerous. Because that God sent Dimas back down the darkest streets he'd ever known - with other lives depending on it. And Dimas had to ask the question: How far am I prepared to go?
A dramatic, compelling memoir full of twists and turns, Street God delves deep into a world from which few ever emerge - and shows how a single spark of light can illuminate even the darkest existence.
©2015 Tyndale House (P)2015 Oasis Audio
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5SPOILER ALERT:
Here's a quick summary of this book:
1) Protagonist was a bad middle class kid
2) Protagonist makes lots of money selling drugs, often ends up behind bars
3) Protagonist finds Jesus
4) Protagonist invites everyone to find Jesus too, devoting half his book to trials and tribulations as a Christian in NYC and abroad as a missionary.
If this plot interests you, then listen on. If not, find a different book to listen to.4 people found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Powerful transformation. God is amazing and I love how He worked through this man to change the lives of so many. An encouraging life story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5excellent story. First I hated him them grew to respect him. Please read this inspirational book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved it. Very real and heartfelt. Highly recommend for young and old alike.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is what I call a testimony. GOD does things and HE is still doing them now. GOD bless you Mr. Dimas and I love what GOD is doing in you. My prayer is, I will be just like JESUS CHRIST and my faith will be just like yours too. GOD bless you big bro!!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was an amazing book on transformation from thug to a wonderful human being!!! True definition of overcoming a very dark and dangerous past to being a productive member of society. Being of service and giving back! Loved that he was willing to share with us such the details of his past.
Still a very good read for those of us who are not that into religion or don't normally enjoy religious focused books. Yes he does talk about Jesus a lot towards the end but it's not over the top. All in all I found this book grate and very personal! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really great book. I spent 2 days focused on finishing this great read. I haven’t had a book capture my attention like this. Plus I’m from queens and I am familiar with some of the things mentioned. I loved this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow!
So good!
God is amazing !
Yeshua is amazing! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing, amazing, and AMAZING!!!!! His story is so powerful and I admonish everyone to read it!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a beautiful story of redemption! I loved it!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Phenomenal book of the changing power of God! a true account of how the Lord can change even the hardest of hearts!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Inspiring, Empowering, Yahweh is an Awesome God! Amen, Amen, Amen
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5There are very few books that I've read that really reach into my soul and fill it with hope and freedom . This book is one of those few. It gripped me from the first page as I read the words "pop, pop, pop. Shots rang out ." I have not read a book so honest and transparent as this one. Dimas began his drug dealing career at a very young age. He had great parents, but wanted to be cool , run with the bad crowd and be rich. Be careful what you wish for, because there is a price for being famous as Dimas found out. He describes his early life as a drug dealer who seemed to always be a heartbeat away from death. He definitely had someone watching over him, but at the time he didn't recognize who it was. His trips to jail and then prison was so overwhelming I couldn't believe he lasted during those times. He met a lot of tough men in there and at times his anger got the best of him. As I read his story I felt sick at the many beatings he took to prove himself and how his determination to survive was so powerful. It is a hard book to read at times, because of the unbelievable life on the streets he led. Dimas was around some of the worst drug dealers known on the streets, but somehow always managed to survive. As time went on and he knew he needed a change, God was ready to walk beside him as he took his journey to turn his life around. There is no way he could have survived all the painful times he spent in jail and on the run without Jesus watching over him. Sometimes we have to reach the bottom of the pit before we ask for help. The day Dimas gave his life to Christ and made a decision to walk away from his past, was the first day of the rest of his life. After attending several churches he found the right one that he felt God had called him to. He became involved in ministry and was able to take mission trips to reach others . This book is filled with hard core facts about being a drug boss but it also shows how a person can overcome that and be used by God. Today Dimas is married and has three children. He pastors Infinity Bible Church in the Bronx and does many speaking engagements. God does have a plan for our lives. Will we listen to his voice? Are we ready to make changes in our lives? Let this book be an encouragement to those who are struggling and feel like there is no hope. "When we get serious about walking with Jesus, he takes care of the obstacles in the road."I received a copy of this book from Tyndale House Publishers for an honest review.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is fabulous! It's a beautiful testimony of God's grace and mercy. There were so many close calls that could have cost Mr. Salaberrios' his life either in death or in a prison cell. Yet, he was spared. I was touched by this young man's testimony, his honesty tells it all. This is a great book about redemption and salvation that left me wanting to learn more about writer.