When All Alone I Stand: The Story of a Soldier Whose Convictions Cost Him a Mother's Love

by Jan S. Doward

Drafted! As World War II raged around him, Jan Doward fought his own battles to be classified as a conscientious objector. A wisecracking prankster with acting potential, some of his buddies said he was destined for the stage. But God had another destiny in mind—and a life-changing encounter at sea.
Some of Jan's bunkmates knew the Scriptures. One day their testimony hit home. "Oh, God!" Jan prayed, "forgive me for all of my selfish and sinful ways. Forgive me for taking the name of Christ without living His life. You can have all there is of me. It isn't much—only a tough-talking, smart-acting guy-but you can have me!"
Jan rose from his knees a new man. But his dream of taking over the family ranch would soon be shattered by a letter from his mother. "I'd rather have you a thief," she wrote, "than a Seventh-day Adventist!'
Doward's remarkably detailed chronicle of Army life shows God's providential leading and saving graced for those who dare to stand alone.

Book Specs Paper Back
Review & Herald Publishing Association
2002
256

Table of Contents Prologue
" You Have Now Been Selected"
"You'll Be Sorry"
"I Suggest You Be a Good Soldier"
"Just Shoot Anywhere, Son"
"Now I'm a Full-fledged Bedpan Commando!"
"Well, Have a Good Time!"
"Ever Been to Fort Still Before, Doward?"
"Now, Hear This!"
"You Believe in Doctrines of Devils!"
"I Think We've Got the Wrong Island!"
"I'd Rather Have You a Thief"
"You'll Get the Day Off or I'll Smash 'Em!"
"You Were in Grave Peril!"
"Please Help Me Understand"
"So This is What Your Religion Has Done for You!"
"I'll See You in the Morning Buddy!"

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002