LONGWOOD, FL-Today's youth feed on a steady diet of negative media coverage, much of which pertains to the younger generation. Eighteen-year-old author Jairus E. Hallums has taken up the mantle of his generation by penning Forbidden to Fail ($13.99, paperback, 978-1-60266-150-9), a book designed to build solid leaders and instill young people with the tools they need to succeed and to do so GodŐs way. Its proactive approach encourages young people to take authority in every situation of their lives and never settle for the status quo.
"I want my readers to recognize that God has a designed purpose for their lives," says Hallums. "We, as young people, were meant to shine, because God has called us blessed. We no longer should live under the curse of what the enemy says. We should only hearken to the voice of God that is the only voice that matters!"
The book covers a broad spectrum of colorful topics, ranging from relationships to homosexuality to humility. Hallums hopes his readers acknowledge their potential for success and thus effectively change their lives. "I want people to see that not all young people have lost their minds, and there is one who is speaking out for positive action."
Hallums admits he is different from most people his age: "There is one thing I have that I do not take for granted, and that is wisdom. Many say I am like an old man or have the wisdom of one. This is what keeps me out of trouble, and I'm thankful for it."
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order Forbidden to Fail through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.
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2007