Found: A Story Of One Life Transformation

by Michael Jaffe

"I once was lost but now am found." These words from John Newton's Amazing Grace express the journey of Michael Jaffe, a journey through devastating grief to the wonder of meaning. Jaffe tells his story by sharing his most vulnerable life's moments. He straightforwardly and poignantly reveals how he survived the deep trauma of his early years and sought to find purpose through the turbulent sixties. Follow Jaffe's search for meaning through the Orthodox Judaism of his early years, the quest for social justice as a teenager, the seeming magic of Woodstock, and ultimately the despair that accompanies life's broken promises. Then in a moment of time everything changed. Despair gave way to hope, emptiness gave way to fulfillment and loneliness to the tender love of God. These are things that take place when a person is found by the One who gives life in the first place. Michael Jaffe's story goes well beyond an initial encounter with the love of God through Jesus Christ. It tells the story of how being found transforms the entirety of a person's life. Once hurt and broken without any sense of hope, his transformational journey has led him to a life rich in so many ways. That is the power of the Gospel.

280 pages, Paperback

Published January 15, 2016

Reviews

[Jenel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Jafee was a favorite professor at CBC/EU. His classes greatly shaped my theology. But, what I gleaned from him even more so was his intentional care for people. He lingered, asked questions, showed genuine interest in each student. He taught me how to preach the gospel in “Hom 2.”

So, it’s truly no surprise that I loved this book. I love autobiographies in general, but people you’ve learned from and respect deeply?! Wow. Even more so. I’m so thankful he chose to share his story. I wept more times than can count. But his last chapter on gratitude will be with me forever. He was the first follower of Jesus in his entire Jewish ancestry and his life has impacted literally thousands for Christ. What a legacy!

[Bart Skroh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Moving Testimony

In this book Dr. Michael Jaffe sharers his personal testimony of the triumphs of grace in his and his family's lives. A wonderful read. I couldn't put it down.

[Rosemary Alband · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational

Well written strengthened What I have known for years Jesus wants our all & our willingness to believe He Is our all