Lost Souls

About the Book

Becoming pregnant as a senior in high school wasn’t in Jackie’s plans, but it happened anyway. With a mother who chose drugs, lead her figuring out life for herself. Based on her true story, each journal chapter represents a month of pregnancy, giving insight into why life on the Westside of Chicago is the way it is. Her life is transformed from bad to worse and then a life-changing church changed her life forever. With two unlikely mentors teaming up, a lost soul was found. Included in the book are her ultra-sound pictures, newspaper clippings, and poems illustrating the daily struggles that growing up in the “hood” can bring when Christ is at the center.

About the Author

Robert Nobile Robert currently is a Chicago high school teacher, a youth minister, and a community leader. He has worked with youth for 12 years and his passion for working with inner-city teens lead him to attend Moody Bible Institute. He founded and directed the youth organization entitled, “Chosen Kingdom Generation”. He currently is the V.P. of “Reborn Ministry” whose entire focus is on community of Garfield Park. He has ministered in the Cook County juvenile detention facility and served in community centers through the city. He published his previous book entitled, “The Reluctant Messenger” in 2008. Dave Robinson Dave grew up in Garfield Park and is a current resident, but left vowing never to return. He brings his insight into the book as he remembers how the community uses to be. His passion for God and mentoring teenagers led him back. Awards include: Distinguished Member of International Poetry Society, the Who’s Who of Poetry, and a six time winner of the Editor Choice Award. Dave has five kids several in collage, two in private school, and one in the army.