Dead 13 Times: Learning to Live After Dying

by Cam Tribolet

In 1986, Cam Tribolet was on his way home from a night of drinking when, at a Ft. Wayne, Indiana, stoplight, three men tried to carjack him. During the assault, Cam was shot three times in the stomach. One bullet ripped through his aorta, another lodged near his back, and the third tore through his bowels, spewing infection throughout his body. Cam’s family was informed that he probably wouldn’t survive the night. But he did.
In the days and weeks that followed, both of Cam’s legs would be amputated above the knee. He would endure thirty-six operations and require resuscitation thirteen times. His fiancée would break up with him in the hospital. He would become addicted to drugs to deal with the pain. And he would face the loss of his career. He would even contemplate suicide. But God was not done with Cam Tribolet.
During his remarkable recovery, Cam befriended and eventually married his physical therapist, Sue, who was instrumental in helping him to find God and begin living again. Since then, his disability has not slowed him down. Cam became an engineer. He and Sue had one child and adopted another from Russia. Cam became an engineer, a father, a downhill skier, and more.
Born out of tragedy, Cam’s life is fuller and more rewarding than he ever imagined it could be. His story of redemption, perseverance, and hope is for anyone who needs to discover that our God is a God of amazing second chances.
 

112 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2014

Reviews

[Sara McInerney Hauck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know Cam's wife personally and when she told me just a piece of his story, I had to know the entire background. I read his book in two sittings. His honestly and authenticity is gripping and the story itself illustrates how to grab life by the horns and make the most of any situation thrown at you.

[Stephany Efflina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks, Cam, for reminding me not to give up! Your testimony is encouraging me and I believe the other readers are also feeling the same way. God bless you

[Trinity Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far this year Dead 13 Times by Cam Tribolet is my favorite book. It is a true story and will keep you reading. It is a small book, but I couldn’t put it down until I read the whole thing.
At the beginning you will read how Cam was destroying his life with his lifestyle, but he was soon woken up by being shot and coded 13 times. During the times he died he saw God and Satan both. While his experiences seeing God were wonderful, seeing Satan put deep fear and regret in him.
You will read how Cam fought to live and how he overcame each step in his life.
He had thoughts of suicide, was addicted to drugs, loss his legs, but God had plans for him.
When you read this wonderful book you will see how God works out all things for Cam and how even small things in our lives matter to God.
If you don’t read any other books this year it would be well worth your time to read this inspiring, encouraging book. I just loved reading it.


Thank you to Whitaker House for providing this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255