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A Distant Prayer: Miracles of the 49th Combat Mission
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First published October 1, 2001
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September 15, 2009
Awesome. This book left me speechless. If there is anybody out there who doesn't know why the men and women who brought this country safely through World War II are called "The Greatest Generation" by some, this book will answer it.
I give my sincere thanks to Joseph Banks for his distinguished service, and my heartfelt admiration for writing (with Jerry Borrowman) one of the best testimonies of God's love and watchful care that I have ever read. Thank you both for this great book.
I give my sincere thanks to Joseph Banks for his distinguished service, and my heartfelt admiration for writing (with Jerry Borrowman) one of the best testimonies of God's love and watchful care that I have ever read. Thank you both for this great book.
July 23, 2009
What an amazing true story of a WWII bomber engineer who flew combat missions in Europe. It follows the miracles that saved him and his crew on one particular mission, and then the subsequent suffering in the hands of the Nazis when, on his 49th flight, his plane got bombed over enemy territory and he was the lone survivor. Without getting too detailed and gory, he describes the horrors of the war, the POW camp, how he struggled to not give up. It's heartbreaking to think about what so many people have gone through, and are still experiencing, in war-torn areas.
Joe's story is very remarkable because he did survive, and there were plenty of very specific moments when it seemed impossible and he should have died. I also appreciated that he told more about his life after the war, instead of just leaving us to assume that everything was just perfect once he got home. He still suffered pain and mental anguish, and it made it all the more real and complete.
I like to read historical books, even if they are hard to read because of the stories of human suffering and privation, but I feel like if those people are remembered and honored somehow, then their deaths aren't completely in vain.
Joe's story is very remarkable because he did survive, and there were plenty of very specific moments when it seemed impossible and he should have died. I also appreciated that he told more about his life after the war, instead of just leaving us to assume that everything was just perfect once he got home. He still suffered pain and mental anguish, and it made it all the more real and complete.
I like to read historical books, even if they are hard to read because of the stories of human suffering and privation, but I feel like if those people are remembered and honored somehow, then their deaths aren't completely in vain.
May 25, 2019
If I could give this book 10 stars I totally would. I finished this book in one day because I just couldn’t put it down! So so amazing. What great faith he has! Totally recommend.
November 30, 2020
4.5 is probably more accurate. (I’m pretty stingy with 5 stars.) I particularly loved how Joe’s voice came through in this book. It’s like listening to my grandfather tell stories (though Grandpa fortunately didn’t have to endure being a POW). I love how Banks tells it like it was while also recognizing the miracles.
October 28, 2009
This was a great story. An LDS guy is drafted to be an engineer on a bomber plane during WWII, and miraculously survives 49 out of 50 combat flights, only to be shot down on that second to last flight. Oh, that had to have been frustrating! He is the only survivor of his crew. He's then caught by German soldiers and put in a prison camp. He escapes with three friends during a forced road march, only to find out later the group of prisoners he escaped from were all murdered. It's like, CRAZY how many times his life is miraculously saved. Obviously this guy was supposed to stick around on earth. Very, very, very neat story.
I wish I could hear his wife's side of the story. He left her when they were still newlyweds and she was two months pregnant. He didn't make it home for quite some time. As an army wife myself, and having had good friends whose husbands were injured at war, I am more interested in her side of the story than anything else. I just can't imagine what the women went through back then. Instead of nearly instant information, they waited weeks and months to hear anything. And then they got a short telegram. "Dear Mrs. Soldier, Your husband is missing. Promise to look for him. Love, The General." Six months later: "Hey, we found him. He's in a hospital. He'll probably get to call you sometime. Cross your fingers he stays alive. Out."
I am so glad I live now.
I wish I could hear his wife's side of the story. He left her when they were still newlyweds and she was two months pregnant. He didn't make it home for quite some time. As an army wife myself, and having had good friends whose husbands were injured at war, I am more interested in her side of the story than anything else. I just can't imagine what the women went through back then. Instead of nearly instant information, they waited weeks and months to hear anything. And then they got a short telegram. "Dear Mrs. Soldier, Your husband is missing. Promise to look for him. Love, The General." Six months later: "Hey, we found him. He's in a hospital. He'll probably get to call you sometime. Cross your fingers he stays alive. Out."
I am so glad I live now.
July 5, 2011
I have to admit--I read this book quickly and was very much wanting to be done with it. To put it simply I've read too much about WWII in the last month and I am emotionally drained from it. Which really makes it all the more miraculous anyone could survive such circumstances. This is for my book group so I needed to read it quickly and pass it on. Tom Sawyer is next on my list!
The story read like one recounting his life--without strong plot or development of his character. I would have liked to have known more about his childhood and what made him the type of man who was honorable amidst so many trials. What were the events that taught him the power of prayer? What circumstances taught him that God listens? Who taught him to be kind and honorable and to do his duty and how did those lessons sink in? It was simply "this is how it was" which I appreciated, but felt a lot was missing as far as connecting with him and his friends and enemies.
My 2 stars is not for the man but for the of the telling of his story. I don't think it did him justice.
As for the man I have a high admiration and anxiously await hearing him speak at the end of the month.
The story read like one recounting his life--without strong plot or development of his character. I would have liked to have known more about his childhood and what made him the type of man who was honorable amidst so many trials. What were the events that taught him the power of prayer? What circumstances taught him that God listens? Who taught him to be kind and honorable and to do his duty and how did those lessons sink in? It was simply "this is how it was" which I appreciated, but felt a lot was missing as far as connecting with him and his friends and enemies.
My 2 stars is not for the man but for the of the telling of his story. I don't think it did him justice.
As for the man I have a high admiration and anxiously await hearing him speak at the end of the month.
October 12, 2014
Joseph Banks provides a deeply moving, inspirational account of his experiences as a combat flight engineer during World War II. I marveled at the heroism and bravery displayed by Banks, as well as his comrades. He was generous in describing a combined effort so that the reader feels of the brotherhood felt by those who fought together and endured as prisoners of war together. There were several moments that touched my heart deeply, so it was good to have a box of tissues nearby, but I was completely uplifted overall. In addition, it helped me to recognize the importance of a deep faith in God and living true to one's beliefs, as well as being grateful for the wondrous privileges we enjoy living in the United States. I highly recommend this book.
March 11, 2008
I have the pleasure of actually knowing the man who went through these harrowing times. He cannot eat apples to this day. (Read the book and find out what I mean!) This book is about an LDS man who is captured by the Germans during WWII and is sent to a POW camp in Germany and of his actual and amazing escape - and yes he lived to tell the tale. He kept all of this secret and bottled up until just a a couple of years before it was published. Not even his wife knew. I bought this book for my dad for Father's Day and it swept through my whole family like wild fire. We all strongly recommend this book!
December 31, 2009
The book reminded me of In the Shadows of War and I'm not sure which I like better. Both airmen are heroes in my book! Joseph Banks, the main character in A Distant Prayer, had quite an extraordinary war experience. Can you imagine having to patch up 8 wounded crew members and then be told by the co-pilot that he needs your help to land despite the fact that you're a flight engineer, not a pilot? I'd say he definitely earned his Flying Cross for that mission. I enjoyed the way the author counted his close calls (and there were many of them) as miracles and blessings rather than just lucky breaks. That's an attitude I can learn from. An inspirational, good read.
June 27, 2008
I have to admit, I cried. My wife and I read this book together on a camping trip and found it quite inspiring as it puts life's trials into perspective. Written by the main character himself, he takes you on a journey of trial, faith, and survival. It was particularly moving as Joseph Banks (main character/author) was separated from his wife and new-born son indefinitely as a prisoner of war in Nazi Germany. Having just gotten married, the thought of being separated from my wife overran my emotions multiple times.
August 20, 2009
I really liked this book even though I also was not super-excited about it. Mostly because I like fiction the best. But, I thought it was a wonderful story and even though sometimes the writing style seemed a bit ameteurish, I liked it because it made the story seem more authentic, like it was this man sitting and telling his story, instead of his co-author changing everything so it sounded more polished. It made me grateful all over again for people in the armed forces and their sacrifice. I could say more but I'll just save it for my book club!
September 5, 2021
Wow! This book was an amazing book that was life changing. The first few chapters were a little slow, but chapter 3 was amazing and the rest of book was captivating. It was so very faith promoting and touching to see God’s hand in his life and the many miracles God provided in preserving his life. I am so grateful for Joseph Banks for his service and for having the courage to write this book. I am grateful for all that have served or continue to serve in the military to preserve our freedoms and rights and blessings we have in America.
September 15, 2011
This is a must read and I love to give it as a gift on holidays. It's got the most amazing and faith promoting stories in it that are not only true but told from the pen of the man that they actually happened to. You'll feel such warmth and suspense and all the feelings in between those as you read this book.
I just read it again. It's just the best! I hope our book club feels the same as I do about it.
I just read it again. It's just the best! I hope our book club feels the same as I do about it.
August 20, 2018
Incredible story/biography as all WWII stories seem to be (although it’s the telling of the story that can make or break the story). Joe Banks definitely had a hard time of things but through his faith in God, he saw prayers answered and miracles occur. I appreciated his vulnerability in telling his story.
April 22, 2023
One of the best books I’ve read, seriously. It infused a sense of patriotism and gratitude in me again…a paradigm shift I needed with all the congressional division and pettiness these days
November 16, 2019
This was an amazing book about a young man named Joseph Banks and his trials as a POW in World War Two and how God helped him home despite his very hopeless position in Germany.
June 9, 2021
This was a great step into Joe's POW experience. What a strong and determined man physically and spiritually. He went through many experiences that are terrifying during the war and after. Joe and every man and woman who fights for our freedom deserve our respect.
The way this book reads is more like a documentary or journal.
The way this book reads is more like a documentary or journal.
March 9, 2012
As Joseph Banks is in training for his combat fighting he has no idea what is to come. After being drafted for service during world war II he was flying his 49th mission (one mission before he would earn his discharge back to the states) when his aircraft was shot down behind enemy lines. He was the only survivor from his aircraft from what he knew after watching one of his friends die when hitting the ground at great speed due to a malfunction of his parachute. After his safe landing Banks was soon captured by German soldiers and taken to an interrogation building where he spent endless days alone in a concrete cell. He was interrogated many times by a man who at first was very kind and considerate. But, once he found that Banks was not going to tell anything but his name, rank, and serial number He decided to have a more forcing attitude. He ordered his men to try to beat the information out of him but with no success. After a few days, he is moved by train car to a P.O.W. Camp where he meets other prisoners that would soon become some of his closest friends Lloyd, Roland, and Bob. He is imprisoned here for the next several months and become friends with many of the other prisoners. While imprisoned, Banks suffers from many different diseases including gangrene which almost cost him his arm and his life. When the German army is forced to retreat Joseph Banks and his fellow American P.O.W. soldiers are forced by their P.O.W. leaders to travel by foot through the rough terrain of Germany. This journey makes everyone very weak and kills many of the prisoners. Many times the German soldiers would simply just become frustrated and kill the American soldiers for misbehaving even the slightest bit. They would beat them to death with their rifles or set their dogs loose on them. By the middle of the walk the men have very little strength to march any farther after marching eight hundred kilometers. They decided to take matters into their own hands and attempt and escape plan. With the help of other prisoners of war they slipped into the brush along the trail while the guards are breaking up a fight higher up the line. Joseph and his friends Lloyd, Roland and Bob escape from the German guards. They begin walking towards friendly lines. They soon come across a small town on their way and they enter it to try to find some food to help sustain their energy. But, when doing so they are almost caught by some civilians. Banks froze because he was the only one in plain sight due to the darkness of night. By god’s grace he opened his mouth and amazingly started to speak German and was able to get the German man to leave them alone. Prior to this event, Joseph did not know how to speak German but somehow he was able to, in order to save his life that of his friends.
They continued on their journey back to enemy lines when they come across a field that they were sure the American allies would overtake so they decide to dig a trench and hide until the allies arrived. While they are hidden in this trench a retreating German infantry goes by and a tank drives directly over their trench that was covered by boards. Miraculously their lives were spared again. To their relief they are soon found by some British soldiers. They have to answer many American sports questions to convince them that they were Americans and to insure that they were not German spies. They are then rescued and taken back to a medical unit behind friendly lines and Joseph is soon sent back home to Salt Lake city, Utah. Where Banks was received an honorable discharge and enjoyed spending time with his young son and his wife that he missed terribly.
They continued on their journey back to enemy lines when they come across a field that they were sure the American allies would overtake so they decide to dig a trench and hide until the allies arrived. While they are hidden in this trench a retreating German infantry goes by and a tank drives directly over their trench that was covered by boards. Miraculously their lives were spared again. To their relief they are soon found by some British soldiers. They have to answer many American sports questions to convince them that they were Americans and to insure that they were not German spies. They are then rescued and taken back to a medical unit behind friendly lines and Joseph is soon sent back home to Salt Lake city, Utah. Where Banks was received an honorable discharge and enjoyed spending time with his young son and his wife that he missed terribly.
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June 29, 2018I recently just had the chance to read the book A Distant Prayer by Joseph Banks and Jerry Borrowman. To say that I loved reading it would be an understatement. I loved this book and it really brought a lot of perspective to me. The book follows the story of a man by the name of Joseph Banks a distant relative of mine and follows his journey in World War 2. In the book, Banks is a member of the Army’s Air Force. On his 49th mission, one shy of completing his 50th which would have had him relieved of combat duty he was shot down in Germany. Taken a Prisoner of War in Germany he spends the next several months trying to desperately survive. As the war progresses and begins to take a turn the Prison camp that he is in is abandoned and the soldiers are forced to march. During this time he makes an escape and eventually finds his way back into the hands of the Allies. The wonderful thing about this book is that it shows the blessings that come from living the gospel while in war.
This books value and enjoyment is huge. I loved reading it and honestly had a hard time putting it down and focusing on other homework. It does a great job of catching you up into the spirit of World War 2 with both the excitement and deadly consequences that come with war. The book's strengths is that it allows you to feel the intensity of what Banks is going through and puts you into his perspective. The storytelling is fantastic, you know that he is going to get out of just fine but you don’t know how and they do a great job of keeping you guessing of what’s coming next. The only weakness that I see is that I would want the book to be longer, and go a bit more in detail of Banks life later on in life. Other than that though there’s not a whole lot to complain about. Its one of those books that brings back memories of reading books such as Unbroken and watching films such as The Great Escape.
One of my favorite quotes from the book comes at the end stating, “I simply know that my life was preserved by miracles, and I have always felt that The Lord had other work for me to do.” This simple quote shows to me the central message of the book. The main message being that Bank’s life was preserved through following and keeping God’s commandments. It shows that when we follow God’s commandments he will be with us and help us in whatever purpose he has for us in this life. I think that this can apply to us in life as well with that same promise that as long as we follow God’s commandments.
I loved being able to read this book from page one to the end it provided a wonderful woven together story about spirituality, humor, drama and surviving World War 2. I would totally recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good read.
This books value and enjoyment is huge. I loved reading it and honestly had a hard time putting it down and focusing on other homework. It does a great job of catching you up into the spirit of World War 2 with both the excitement and deadly consequences that come with war. The book's strengths is that it allows you to feel the intensity of what Banks is going through and puts you into his perspective. The storytelling is fantastic, you know that he is going to get out of just fine but you don’t know how and they do a great job of keeping you guessing of what’s coming next. The only weakness that I see is that I would want the book to be longer, and go a bit more in detail of Banks life later on in life. Other than that though there’s not a whole lot to complain about. Its one of those books that brings back memories of reading books such as Unbroken and watching films such as The Great Escape.
One of my favorite quotes from the book comes at the end stating, “I simply know that my life was preserved by miracles, and I have always felt that The Lord had other work for me to do.” This simple quote shows to me the central message of the book. The main message being that Bank’s life was preserved through following and keeping God’s commandments. It shows that when we follow God’s commandments he will be with us and help us in whatever purpose he has for us in this life. I think that this can apply to us in life as well with that same promise that as long as we follow God’s commandments.
I loved being able to read this book from page one to the end it provided a wonderful woven together story about spirituality, humor, drama and surviving World War 2. I would totally recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good read.
October 28, 2020
4.5 stars! An incredible story of survival, miracles, and traumatic WWII experiences. Clipped along at a quick pace, didn’t go into too much detail, but shared enough for us to experience the injustice and horrors alongside with him. I love that he is open about his faith, and that it saved him many times during his trials. I love the idea that was mentioned that he was preserved to testify of God’s goodness, not only in the book, but to all the other crew members and prisoners. He is a living testament to God’s goodness, the power of prayer, and that He hears and answers and loves us.
October 19, 2017
A Distant Prayer Book Review
A Distant Prayer written by Jerry Borrowman and Joseph Banks, is a true story about one of the author’s, Joseph Banks. Joseph Banks was taken as a prisoner of war during WW2. He was held captive in Germany for several months and was forced to walk thousands of miles in the dead of a northern European winter. Joseph started out as a pilot who was trained to fly a B-17 Bomber in the war. My favorite character was one of Joseph’s friends he made at the POW camp. He always managed to lighten the mood after a day of unbearable suffering.
A Distant Prayer was amazing and inspired. I loved how much he relied on God to help him endure through his sufferings and how much faith he was able to maintain during such an overwhelming trial. My favorite part of the book was how many times he mentioned that the thought of his wife and his child back at home got him through his trials in Germany. The author made me feel like I was there without going into too much detail. His sufferings were so much greater than mentioned in the book, but he could not include things that were too gruesome for readers. The author really made you forget that he was telling a story and made you feel like you were there with him. I loved how he included so many miracles into the story and made us as readers appreciate all those that fearlessly serve our country.
I would definitely recommend A Distant Prayer to others. I think Christians would enjoy this book. It is definitely a religious book and he talks a lot about how his religion and God helped him to survive so I would be careful recommending this to people who are not religious. I also think this could really be a saving grace for someone who is going through a hard trial and needs hope and faith. I know this book was a great source of hope and faith for me, and I know it would be for others too.
A Distant Prayer written by Jerry Borrowman and Joseph Banks, is a true story about one of the author’s, Joseph Banks. Joseph Banks was taken as a prisoner of war during WW2. He was held captive in Germany for several months and was forced to walk thousands of miles in the dead of a northern European winter. Joseph started out as a pilot who was trained to fly a B-17 Bomber in the war. My favorite character was one of Joseph’s friends he made at the POW camp. He always managed to lighten the mood after a day of unbearable suffering.
A Distant Prayer was amazing and inspired. I loved how much he relied on God to help him endure through his sufferings and how much faith he was able to maintain during such an overwhelming trial. My favorite part of the book was how many times he mentioned that the thought of his wife and his child back at home got him through his trials in Germany. The author made me feel like I was there without going into too much detail. His sufferings were so much greater than mentioned in the book, but he could not include things that were too gruesome for readers. The author really made you forget that he was telling a story and made you feel like you were there with him. I loved how he included so many miracles into the story and made us as readers appreciate all those that fearlessly serve our country.
I would definitely recommend A Distant Prayer to others. I think Christians would enjoy this book. It is definitely a religious book and he talks a lot about how his religion and God helped him to survive so I would be careful recommending this to people who are not religious. I also think this could really be a saving grace for someone who is going through a hard trial and needs hope and faith. I know this book was a great source of hope and faith for me, and I know it would be for others too.
July 29, 2008
What a great story that was informative inspirational and entertainging all at once.
Very well written a easy read/listen so good in fact that I finished it in one day just couldn't press stop on my iPod.
It's the story of a LDS guy in the air force who was on his 49th mission he had just one more mission to go then he could go back home to his wife and baby boy.
His plane was accidentaly hit by bombs from a US bomber and he made it out of his plane he was the lone survivor of his crew.
He was then captured by the Germans and was in POW camp for 9 months.
He and 3 others escaped while on a 500 mile march a good thing because as it turned out everyone on that march was stuffed in a barn that was set on fire and tragically no one lived through that.
A great book that shows the power of prayer that is a important part of the story he was blessed so much by the lord in so many ways a good book if you like history I think you'll enjoy this.
Very well written a easy read/listen so good in fact that I finished it in one day just couldn't press stop on my iPod.
It's the story of a LDS guy in the air force who was on his 49th mission he had just one more mission to go then he could go back home to his wife and baby boy.
His plane was accidentaly hit by bombs from a US bomber and he made it out of his plane he was the lone survivor of his crew.
He was then captured by the Germans and was in POW camp for 9 months.
He and 3 others escaped while on a 500 mile march a good thing because as it turned out everyone on that march was stuffed in a barn that was set on fire and tragically no one lived through that.
A great book that shows the power of prayer that is a important part of the story he was blessed so much by the lord in so many ways a good book if you like history I think you'll enjoy this.
October 8, 2008
I really liked this book a lot- and it was another short/quick read. It's an LDS insight to WWII and being a POW. Joseph Banks was certainly the focus of many miracles and he has a wonderful outlook on why he was- not because his life was so much more important than the millions of others affected by the way, but because by living he could tell the tales of all those who died courageously in pursuit of greater ideals. He was often one of the few- or the only- survivor. While reading his book, I came to think of the perspectives during WWII in a whole different light. For example, he talks about how he hated the German prison guards for not feeding them adequately. However, when they walked through some of the towns in Germany that had been raided, they realized that Germany's own countrymen were eating just as poorly. Another thing to think about before saying the Germans were so terrible...
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October 8, 2016Joseph Banks a B-17 flight engineer saves the lives of his crew members while under nazi fire. Author Joseph Banks and coe author Jerry Borrowman tell the story of Joseph Banks experiences as a prisoner of nazi occupied Germany most of his P.O.W time was spent in the barracks. He compares the size to his home “Our living quarters weren’t even as big as the living room and bedroom in the house where Afton and I lived in Salt Lake City, yet twenty of us were crammed in there.” (Afton’s his wife) The theme is that God will help his children no matter what they have to go through and the importance of prayer “I said many a prayer of thanks and acknowledgement this as yet another miracle where the Lord saved my life. There’s simply no other explanation.” I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who like WWII history, LDS literature, and just really cool war time stories.
January 26, 2014
I ordered this for my Dad for his 99th birthday, but when it arrived, I sat down and read it before giving it to him. It's a quick read that I found compelling enough to finish it throughout the day. The author did a decent job of retelling his experience as a B-17 engineer, lone survivor and POW. I admired him and his effort to get his story in print. My uncle was a pilot of a B-17 and survived his 25 missions. In this case, and towards the end of the war the B-17 crews had to fly 50 missions before they could come home, primarily because so few crews survived that those who did were required to keep on flying. These were brave brave men. I tend to be drawn in to POW stories. I admire the courage and inner strength of these courageous heroes.
November 1, 2010
Joseph Bank, a young LDS soldier, was shot down over Germany in WWII. This is a story of his survival in a prison camp, the long march the prisoners were forced to make in winter, and his escape and rescue. Stories like this are always inspiring and remind us of the sacrifices made in war for others. This man kept his faith alive in ugly and hard circumstances. He was protected and saw miracles because of this faith. He was also able to help others. This story is a good reminder of the simple things we have to be grateful for--like food, showers, and a warm bed. Thank-you, Joseph Banks, and the many others like you for your sacrifices and for sharing your story to help us remember.
April 14, 2014
This autobiographical account of Joseph Banks' life during WWII as the navigator on a B-24 bomber and his POW stint when they were shot down over northern Germany, was gripping, fascinating, and remarkably honest. With great courage and faith, he endured much and had his faith re-enforced several times with unmistakably miraculous experiences. Since my father was a B-24 pilot, this was especially relevant to me. Once again I send out a sincere thank you for the service of the "Greatest Generation". Their courage and sacrifice shaped the history of the world for the good. I am grateful to all of them.
April 9, 2015
Absolutely amazing true story of a young man who survived WW2. While on his 49th (of 50) bombing mission over Germany, his plane is destroyed. He survives parachuting into enemy territory, beatings and a dungeon stay in Germany, then freezing and starving in a POW Camp followed by a forced march across Germany as the war is about to end, and (when he predicted the POW's would soon be killed) he escaped into the woods and waited for the allies to advance. I read this to 13-year-old Josh and he was just as fascinated as I was. (I wouldn't recommend it for younger children.) Five stars for an amazing story and a true American hero! He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Cross medals.
April 7, 2010
What an awesome inspirational story! You can't read this book without taking minute to "count your many blessings." A harrowing story of an only survivor of his aircraft being shot down and then being captured by the Germans. I loved it from start to finish and so did my 14 year old son. It should be required reading for everyone. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the writing wasn't that great. But the story was magnificent. An inspirational journey into what some of soldiers went through to fight to keep our freedom! READ IT!!!
May 27, 2015
I was reluctant to read this book at first because I didn't want to read about the horrors of WWII, but then I figured that if my book club read it (before I joined) it wouldn't be too graphic. I am so glad I read this amazing firsthand account of a WWII bomber engineer, who flew combat missions in Europe and was later a POW. Without getting too detailed he describes the awfulness of the war, the POW camp, and how his faith and prayer helped him to survive. A wonderful testimony of the power of faith and prayer!!!
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