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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Hounded Feb 03, 2010
By M. Turner
"The Raven"
I had the particular pleasure of meeting Truman Mahoney back in 1975 and was as impressed by the man as I was by his story, which has been richly retold in this book. I was a college student doing research on criminals from the Depression era and he happened to be attending my then-father in law's church in Vidor, Texas. Those interview tapes have long ago vanished but I remember being moved by his gentle nature and faith, to the point that I hoped that someone would someday put down his story in print. I was so glad to see that someone had.
I highly recommend Mr. Neal's book and its message, hoping that it will both entertain and lend some insight into the life of a man who was tried by fire and redeemed.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Hounded Nov 13, 2005
By Beverly J. Tauch
This is a must read for lovers of true stories. Find out what it is really like to live in prison, to run from the law, to live in hiding.The life of Truman Mahoney runs the gambit -- from a robber and killer to a man who loved and served God. Truman's life was action-packed, humorous, and a life where good triumphs over evil. The author, Clifford Neal, presents this thrilling true life story in an easy to read and unique writing style. Very entertaining. Truman's life showed that God truly "hounded" him. God doesn't give up on HIS plan for your life. This book gives hope to everyone, no matter how impossible their circumstances seem.
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"Hounded TRUMAN'S STORY" - By "Clifford Neal" - A Book Review Jul 27, 2010
By C. Cowger
As I set down to read the book titled "Hounded TRUMAN'S STORY" I did not know what to expect. It is written by a retired Baptist preacher so I feared it may be "preachy". I could not have been farther from the truth. I was amazed at the level of knowledge the author had concerning the criminal Truman Mahoney and the amount of compassion he had for this man. I was also amazed at the love of Christ that is so easily recognized throughout the book. Yes, I was wrong, this is a WONDERFUL story.
This story was not your typical boring biography. It was funny, entertaining, sad and most glorious in the aspect of a mighty change of heart. This is the second book I have read from this author and I can honestly say, he is very talented. He has a way of making the reader laugh out loud as if they were all in the same room with the characters. This is one of those books that is so good it takes you from the place you are to the place the characters are. The reader feels the emotion of the story and the feelings of the characters. The reader will feel pain and sadness as well as pure joy.
I enjoyed this book so much that I read the entire 305 pages in one setting. I only took time out to go grab another Coke. :)
This story is told in such a beautiful manner that you can almost feel the change in Truman as he experiences the life altering change to his heart and soul.
I think this story was beautifully written and came from the heart of someone who grew to love a man who had made many mistakes in his life. The one thing that grabbed my heart was when the author admitted that he was wrong to have judged this man so harshly and he humbled himself. That is a true sign of a man with the Spirit of God with him.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a happy ending. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read about the Lord in action as he humbles a criminal to his knees with love and compassion. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how Heavenly Father uses others to accomplish the goals he requires to save a soul. This is just more proof of the love of Heavenly Father and the Savior for all men and women.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Thank you! Jan 17, 2010
By Janice G. Wilson
"Jan Wilson"
This book was ideed a "page turner." I found my heart beating a little faster at times when the victim(s) were in danger be it the good man or bad! I learned things such as a look inside Alcatraz and the real story of the bird man...WOE--!
The telling of history also resonated with me concerning Model T Fords and no indoor plumbing and other things. I had seen old movies in earlier years of bank robbers and so I could picture the events as I read. But this was the real thing!
The writer has revealed some of history which has never been told publicly. And he has made a difference in the healing of one man's wounded heart. He listened and valadated the man's worth in his and God's eyes. I suspect the writer had more to do with leading this man to the Lord's plan for his life which we could hear more about but for Mr Neal's modesty.
After I closed the book, I found myself wishing I could have sat with Mr. Mahoney and heard his story first hand.
Thank you, Mr. Neal for a good read for which I lost sleep, not wanting to put it down and go to bed!
Jan Wilson
Silsbee, TX
awesome story of the forgiveness of God Nov 12, 2011
By lorialcorn2006
I was so privileged to read Hounded By Clifford Neal anyone who loves a true story would love to read Hounded.
This story shows the grace of God in every page and how God will reach out to his own and make use they come to Christ. In this Story we meet Truman Mahoney. Born into a family of strife Truman must deal with a whole lot of heartache in his life. As a result of his tragic childhood Truman turns to a life of crime.
All through Trumans life we see a man fighting agents Gods will for him to accept salvation, but God never gives up and eventually Truman finds and accepts Christs will in his life. This story starts out with the problems Truman and his brother had to face in a family that no longer wanted either of them. After their parents divorced Truman and his brother were put into a orphanage because both parents thought is was best for there new lives. Turman and his brother were throw away children and its not wonder that because of this they fell into the wrong company and a life of crime.
Trumans story will at time shock us and sometimes even make us laugh , but most of all it will make us be so thankful for the love and grace of God who can forgive us and call us his own in spite of ourselves. Hounded it the kind of story that makes us really see a loving and forgiving God whos grace is made perfect in our weakness and whos love for us cannot me measured. It teaches us that nothing can separate us from the love of God and that His will, can be done in our lives even when we think we are just to sinful to warrant his attention .This is a fantastic true story and one I will recomend to everyone.
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