Kids Off the Block

The Inspiring True Story of One Woman's Quest to Protect Chicago's Most Vulnerable Youth

By: Diane Latiker, Bethany Mauger - contributor

Narrated by: Lisa Reneé Pitts

"What can I do?"

That was the question Diane Latiker asked of herself as she watched the teens in her Chicago neighborhood succumb at an alarming rate to gangs and gun violence. Her answer started small, inviting 10 kids into her living room to talk about their struggles and dreams. But over the years it grew. With the help of God, her family, and many other people along the way, Diane's Kids off the Block morphed from a personal crusade to do what she could into a nationally known program that has helped more than 3,000 at-risk Chicago teens.

In this powerful, energizing book, she tells her incredible story to men and women who are sick of sitting behind their keyboards watching the world crumble and are ready to do something to make a difference. Through doubt, financial strain, and deep grief over lives lost, Diane has never lost her faith that God called her to this life-transforming work. In this book she'll show you that God is calling you to do something too. Maybe something that feels small...definitely something that will change the world.

©2020 Diane Latiker (P)2020 eChristian

You can save a life

This is fresh. What an inspiring and motivational memoir. It will challenge you to self reflect and ask the question “what can I do?” God bless you Diane!