Once an Arafat Man

What a Day it is, Freedom at Last

Last night Karen , Dean Merrill and I decided to celebrate the completion of the book. Admittedly, I have not felt this free for a long time. There was no champagne or any spirits apart from the Holy Spirit. Guess what, we really got drunk in the joy of the lord. Do you ever feel that way?  The overwhelming joy and appreciation for what God has completed in this book overtook our time together. Praise the lord.

Today, I drove Dean to the airport to return home. As we were having breakfast before we left, he shared with me a quote that sums up the process of "birthing" an autobiography.

“Writing a book is an adventure: to begin with it is a toy and an amusement, and then it becomes a mistress, and then it becomes a master, and then it becomes a tyrant, and the last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster and fling him about to the public.” - Winston Churchill

It was exciting, exhilarating and exhausting all wrapped in one.  The book will be on shelves September 15.  I hope you enjoy it.  Keep watching the blog as snippets will be posted over the coming weeks.

-Tass

" It Is Finished"

Men, naturally none of us experienced a child birth. however, I can say, emotionally I may have experienced that through the birthing of this book :) :)

It will have been 9 months from the time we began talking about the English translation and the time it will be released on September 15th. I am wondering why God arranged it to be released within  days from the anniversary of 9/11?

Today, as the last chapters have been completed and reviewed, I can say, borrowing the word's of our Lord on the cross " IT IS FINISHED ".   Now comes the waiting and seeing of how this story God has given me might impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Blessings

-Tass

"The Crossover" Video Interview

Over the years I've been interviewed by various networks regarding my life transformation.  Without my knowledge, several folks have been sharing these video interviews over YouTube.  Here's one I did with an organization called "The Crossover" that's been on the net since October 2006.  It's a bit lengthy at around 28 minutes, but is well worth the time if you're interested in getting a sneak peek at the content of "Once an Arafat Man".

The Last Stretch

Wow. Friends, I am just beside my self. We are working on the last four chapters of the book. I am looking at the book and can not believe my eyes. I never in my wildest dreams thought that I would have a book published. I am truly humbled. Praise the lord.

"Once" Available for Pre-Ordering

It appears the book is now available in a couple of online retailers for pre-ordering.

• Amazon.com - Currently $13.59 with a list price of $19.99. Order here.
• Christianbook.com - Currently $16.99 with a list price of $19.99.  Order here.

I'll let you decide which is the better place to purchase.

-Tass

God is Good

I am so excited to announce my new book coming out by October 2008. It's a book that has been in the making for the past three years...and it's finally coming!  The book "Once an Arafat Man" is currently in European circulation written in the German language by Brunnen of Basel. I've been humbled to see how God's victory in my life has impacted the lives of others.  I'm anxious to see how the Lord uses the English version over the coming years.

The English autobiography coming this fall will talk about the conflict in the Mideast and it's roots while sharing the story of how the conflict in my heart was defeated by the love of God.  It's my prayer that this book will be an encouragement and testimony to the grace, love and goodness of God.

Once an Arafat Man Coming Fall 2008