| The Boy Born Dead: A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Triumph Contributor(s): Ring, David (Author), Driver, John (Author), Wideman, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801019451 ISBN-13: 9780801019456 Publisher: Baker Books OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.70 lbs) 254 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Where We See Tragedy, God Sees Possibility . . . Few American epics of tragedy, intrigue, friendship, and faith will entertain and challenge the soul like the narrative inspired by the events in the real life of David Ring--a boy literally born dead who survives with sobering consequences. Living with the harsh realities of cerebral palsy, Ring faces impossible odds yet stumbles into an improbable life of inspiration and influence in the small, unassuming town of Liberty, Missouri, in the 1960s. As a teenage boy, Ring finds himself tragically orphaned and being shuffled about to various homes. Along this journey, he faces secret, unspeakable atrocities that eventually plunge him into the depths of depression and attempted suicide. But amid the harsh troubles of life, he encounters another boy his age named David, the son of a local pastor. Their unlikely friendship begins on the rocks, but eventually develops into something extraordinary and unique that alters the trajectory of both of their lives--and the whole town of Liberty--forever. |
Contributor Bio(s): Driver, John: - John Driver is an educator-turned-pastor and ministry leader who created" Ignition 7", a global initiative of videos, books, apps, and resources crafted to equip people to be sustained in their faith. He is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen books, including "Reggie: You Can't Change Your Past, But You Can Change Your Future "(with Reggie Dabbs) and the upcoming "Diary of a Jackwagon "(with comedian Tim Hawkins). He lives with his wife and daughter, Laura and Sadie, in Tennessee.Ring, David: - David Ring has been an internationally known speaker since 1973, sharing his story with over 100,000 people each year at churches, conventions, schools, and corporate events. He is frequently featured on national television outlets, such as TBN's "Praise the Lord", " The Old-Time Gospel Hour "with Dr. Jerry Falwell, " "and "Focus on the Family". He and his wife, Karen, live in Nashville, Tennessee. They have four children and three grandchildren.Ring, David: - David Ring has been an internationally known speaker since 1973, sharing his story with over 100,000 people each year at churches, conventions, schools, and corporate events. He is frequently featured on national television outlets, such as TBN's Praise the Lord, The Old-Time Gospel Hour with Dr. Jerry Falwell, and Focus on the Family. He and his wife, Karen, live in Nashville, Tennessee. They have four children and three grandchildren.Driver, John: - John Driver is an educator-turned-pastor and ministry leader who created Ignition 7, a global initiative of videos, books, apps, and resources crafted to equip people to be sustained in their faith. He is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen books, including Reggie: You Can't Change Your Past, But You Can Change Your Future (with Reggie Dabbs) and the upcoming Diary of a Jackwagon (with comedian Tim Hawkins). He lives with his wife and daughter, Laura and Sadie, in Tennessee.Wideman, David: - David Wideman has been a pastor at Christ Journey Church in Coral Gables, Florida, since 1983. As executive pastor for campus operations, he oversees the finances, facilities, and staffing for a multi-campus church reaching thousands on physical campuses and online. He and his wife, Jenna, have two adult children and live in Miami, Florida. |