Hugh Macdonald

A Man Who Made a Difference: Bill Crooks 1924-1997 Hugh Macdonald

Hugh MacDonald was the young and apparently successful minister of one of the largest congregations in Western Canada. Yet one October morning, he found himself in the high bell tower of his church, planning to jump to his death! In this book, he tells of how he was saved from suicide by a most remarkable man, Bill Crooks. He goes on to outline the stories of scores of others whom Bill also rescued from hopeless situations: the book abounds in personal accounts of how God intervened through the life and witness of a most remarkable man.

Bill Crooks was described by many as the most "Christlike" man they had ever met. Despite incredible personal tragedies, he gave his life without reservation to helping those who were in any kind of need, often doing so at immense cost to himself. Profesionally, he founded two of the largest and most effective chemical dependency clinics in the United States, introducing alcoholics and addicts to the "Higher Power" who could lead them to recovery. Personally, he lived out that same message to all with whom he had contact, leading many to know for the first time that they were truly loved by God.

This story of Bill Crooks is both for those seeking God and for those who have been found by God. It is for everyone who ever doubts that it is possible to lead a completely godly life. It introduces us to an unforgettable man and has a message that is for everyone, young and old, sceptic and saint. This book can change the life of anyone who reads it.