Extravagant Graces: 23 Inspiring Stories of Facing Impossible Odds,Used

Product Description About the BookThis collection of 23 thrilling stories includes the tale ofJeanette Chaffee'sincredible survival of a midair explosion on TWA Flight 840. You can also read aboutDon Richardson'sremarkable experiences with headhunters, go behindthescenes into the amazing life ofElisabeth Elliot, meet NFL playerDonnie Dee, and find out what happened to the singer of theHappy Daystheme song. What was it like being the daughter of evangelistBilly Graham? What were the last words ofDr. Francis Schaeffer? What troubledShirley Dobson? Learn about the musical miracle that took fifty years to be revealed. Discover how a nineyearold orphan helped reform a cannibal tribe, and much more. The book includesover 60 photos, many rare and unpublished.'...full of stories that will inspire and encourage.'Jim Dalypresident of Focus on the Family'...a mustread.'Les SteckelNFL Coach to two Super Bowls'Jeanette is simply another example that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways.'Richard Stearnspresident of World Vision, U.S.'Exciting... inspirational. Praise the Lord for Jeanette's life and testimony.'Pat Booneactor and singer'Riveting!''Couldn't put it down.''Wow! Gripping.'Various readersAbout the AuthorJeanette Chaffeesurvived the midair explosion of a terrorist bomb less than fourteen feet away from her. She has appeared onCBS Evening News with Dan Rather,20/20, andThe 700 Club. Jeanette has been quoted inUSA Today,The New York Times, andNewsweek. She's authored diverse national magazine articles and is recognized as a gifted communicator. From the Inside Flap Stories That Will Change Your LifeHave you experienced deep personal loss? Discover in 'Not Always Happy Days' how a Hollywood couple lost everythingand learned what's really important. Think your disability prevents you from accomplishing your dreams? Musician Ken Medema'A Different Way to See'is blind yet he's performed before presidents. Do you believe no one understands what you're going through? In 'From Depression to Wholeness' Steve Arterburn reveals he personally experienced the despair he counsels against. Struggling with grief or single parenthood? In 'Unprepared' Sandra Aldrich copes with the shock of losing her husband. After Jim Elliot was murdered'Survive? Impossible!'Elisabeth was alone in the Amazon with her baby daughter. About the Author Jeanette Chaffee was sitting fourteen feet away from a terrorist bomb that exploded on TWA Flight 840.She appeared on CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, 20/20, The 700 Club, and othertelevision and radio shows. Jeanette has been quoted in USA Today, The New York Times, and Newsweek. She's written diverse national magazine articles.Recognized as a gifted communicator, Jeanette challenges audiences with God'slifetransforming principles. She has spoken at community and church events,retreats, prisons, women's groups, schools, and hosted Reflections, a fifteen minuteweekly radio show that aired in cities from South Carolina to the Arctic Circle.With her background as a multicultural author, educator, and missionary, shegenerates rapport with audiences. Her enthusiasm and warm personality sparklein her speaking and writing style.For over thirtyfive years, Jeanette has personally interviewed some of the mostinspiring and influential people of our time, gathering a fantastic collection ofintimate testimonials, some of which have been included within ExtravagantGraces. She has met with national political and spiritual leaders on multiplecontinents.Jeanette has lived all over the world and has visited thirtytwo countries. Shepassionately loves adventure and missions. Her work with World Vision inspiredher lifelong sponsorship of children with them.She graduated from Westmont College, has since earned an MA in English asa Second Language and taught at the university level.Jeanette loves living among the lush valleys of Oregon's wine country, whe