Love Hunger presents David Kyle Foster’s redemption story of a life of struggles with pornography, prostitution, masturbation, drugs, sexual confusion, isolation, and loneliness to a life of fulfillment in God. David recounts his experiences with blunt honesty, but is never explicit.

David describes his motivation for writing the book on page 17: “I do not write about it to seek sympathy or to elicit excuses for the choices I made. I write about it not only because it is true, but because, thankfully, I eventually found health and hope. And I have recorded my painful recollections because I know there are countless others who have walked along similar paths, felt similar hungers, and made similar bad choices.”

At times I was frustrated with the book as David seems to suggest that he was freed from his addictions as soon as he decided to follow Christ, when in reality the process is often a long a difficult journey. Finally, in the epilogue the reader learns of David’s more realistic journey from bondage (as well as his honest discussion about his current struggles). I would have liked to see this woven throughout the book.

Although the book is easy to read, I felt as if certain passages were rushed and others were written out of order. Also, while there are numerous books that recount an individual’s struggles and path to redemption, I appreciate David’s willingness to share his past involvement in areas that do not get discussed as openly as they should in the Christian community.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from Chosen Books through LibraryThing’s Early Reviewers program. ( )

This is a book about one man's experiences of sex, drugs, fame... I enjoyed the first parts where we get to know what drove him to such addictions. Abused at a young age by his father, the author was quickly disillusioned by God and life in itself. Then, a series of bad encounters, new experiences and extreme isolation and internal suffering led him to a life of sexual experimentations, even prostitution. The second part is more about how he overcame these situations;through faith and spirituality. Overall, there is nothing new here. This is one's man journey, but I do feel that there are so many other books about addiction or depression that are much more interesting, whether to help others or simply as literary objects. The writing is quite simple;a very easy read, but not an essential one. ( )

In our own personal journey towards God, it's easy to feel alone. Our temptations, our worst failings, our sins: all these can sow in us fears, self-doubt, and deep insecurities that can hinder our ability to trust that God really does love us and want us close to Him and His people. Can God really save a person like me? What a relief when we meet someone like ourselves: someone who's struggled and yet has discovered that God's love really does apply to them! In that moment, we find we're not so alone, and perhaps not so unlovable. David Kyle Foster's book is a means for God to create that kind of moment for you. David is transparent and honest about his life, his struggles and all the lengths to which he went in a search for love after a difficult childhood. The result is not merely a moving account of God's love for David, but an open declaration of the possibility of that love for you. As you meet David in this personal book you'll find you're not alone in your struggles, in part because David is out there, but moreover because his story will assure you that God is out there too: God looking for you; God able and longing to heal your soul and meet your deepest need. ( )

Wow! First of all, I love the cover of this book. It is beautiful and mysterious, just like the author himself.

I really could not put this book down. Love Hunger is truly a one of a kind testimony. David K. Foster gives an honest and fair account of his life, from childhood to adulthood. He shares with his readers the moments that shaped his life and details all the twist and turns along the way.

Not only is this book an inspirational account of his journey to true fulfillment but he doesn't leave us hanging there. He continues his story in all the good, bad and sometimes foggy moments a new Christian faces.

There are so many great things about this book and his life story.

I highly recommend this book! ( )

Love Hunger presented a powerful, honest account of Foster's struggles with pornography, prostitution, and sexual confusion. He walks us through the fundamental problems and issues that led him to decades of self-destructive behaviors, behaviors where he constantly tried to prove to himself that he was unworthy of love even while desperately craving love and affirmation. The subsequent story of his conversion to a cult and from there back to the Christian faith is in itself a fascinating story. This books also reveals the side of Hollywood that will never be featured in movies or newspapers: a world of predators who primarily get their satisfaction from destroying the innocence of others. The only criticisms I have are the rushed nature of certain passages, but those were in the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) version I read, so hopefully those have been fleshed out better in the final manuscript. Even if they weren't, I'd still give the book 4.5/5. ( )