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by Doug Batchelor

The extraordinary true story of Doug Batchelor, son of a millionaire father and show-business mother. Find out how God turned a rebellious teenager living in a cave into a tremendous soul-winner for Jesus Christ.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Christian, Religion, True Story, Inspirational, Biography Memoir

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Book2Dragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was blown away by this book. I received the book when I had cataract surgery last month from the clinic (Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute) with the instructions they gave me on discharge. They prayed with me before the procedure and it was an incredibly well run and fantastic clinic and experience.
The author of this book had a rough beginning, not money wise or abuse wise, but things he did to himself and the choices he made. Through a series of miracles he found his way.
I loved this book because the God in it is loving and the author is n0n-judgmental, and it says that there is always hope.
I recommend it highly, regardless of your religious affiliation, or non affiliation.
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[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a blessing of a read. Just proof of Gods amazing wonders of work. Amazing read! Definately recommend it to anyone.

[Agate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing true story on how the miracle of salvation can change everything

[Matija Kovačević · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meet a hippie who searched for meaning, living naked in the deserts of California. How he discovered God on that journey is truly amazing!

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

We just finished this as our family worship book. It was the second time that I read it.

[Priscila Pieper Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

O MILIONÁRIO DA CAVERNA

Filho de Ruth Batchelor, uma famosa compositora norte-americana e George Batchelor, um milionário do setor de aviação, Doug tinha tudo o que o dinheiro poderia comprar. Era mais um desses meninos que poderia ter todos aos seus pés, bastava estalar os dedos.

Apesar de toda a fortuna, Doug era infeliz. Os pensamentos suicidas o atormentavam e a decepção aumentava a cada briga que enfrentava na escola. Notas baixas, troca de escolas e confusões, eram apenas algumas das consequências das constantes como drogas, álcool e festas.

Certo dia, em uma conversa com colegas, é lançado a ideia de que seria difícil fugir de casa. A necessidade de aprovação e teimosia de Doug, o fizeram aceitar a aposta. A adaptação à vida solitária não foi fácil. Imaturo e sem uma forma de se manter economicamente, o fez buscar a ajuda das mais variadas pessoas, e por fim, cair no mundo do roubo.

Sua decepção pessoal aumentava, cada vez mais seus pensamentos se voltavam ao sentido da vida. As famosas perguntas, de onde viemos e para onde vamos, se faziam presentes, até que ele decide recomeçar. Mas para onde iria? Após pensar muito sobre o assunto, Doug se recorda de uma família de hippies que havia conhecido anos atrás. Eles eram moradores do vale aos arredores de Palm Springs. E foi para lá que decidiu ir.

Chegando ao seu destino, encontra a caverna perfeita, e nela, uma Bíblia. Como não tinha muito o que fazer, decide lê-la e para sua surpresa, as histórias o cativaram de primeira. No entanto, quanto mais lia, mais perguntas surgiam em sua mente, assim, ele inicia a sua busca por Cristo.

O Milionário Da Caverna nos faz sentir um misto de emoções. Com surpresa, pena, alívio e boas risadas, acompanhamos a jornada maluca de Doug em busca da felicidade plena. Suas histórias nos cativam de forma surreal, e apesar do enredo às vezes confuso, sua lições são fascinantes. De um adolescente rebelde, o vemos se transformar em pai e pregador, um verdadeiro milagre, quase impossível de acreditar.

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our family’s new favorite book ever! It’s an easy, interesting read, and I love how Batchelor tells of his escapades before Christ, but emphasizes the richness of his new life with Christ. Every family should read it!

[Linda Strawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was many years ago that I read this but I remember loving it. The whole story was so interesting.

[Cel · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Anja Rønning · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is quite intense, even though it is enjoyable to read. If all this really happened the way it is written then I'm not sure what to think.

[Bertold · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fost foarte interesant să citesc despre acest om.

[Sorochi Esochaghi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

Intriguing and easy read. It makes me think that if God can work miracles in his life, he can do it in mine as well.

[Audrey Webster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story of one man finding God. Book given to me at PCLI when I had my cataract removed.

[Doug · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice story, very uplifting.

[Viltė Čerkesaitė · Rating 5 out of 5]

perskaičiau per vieną dieną, negalėjau atsitraukti skaitydama, labai sužavėjo šis pasakojimas, o dar tikra gyvenimo istorija🤭

[Aisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this up late at night cleaning out a book case. Couldn't remember where I received it. Great testimony and shows the power of God! He becomes a Seventh Day Adventist, and I have my specific issues with that - but God was still working and it just proves that if we have the "majors" right - interdenominational relationships can still occur (like God sending him to help a sick neighboring pastor of a Bible Believing church on Sunday morning). I know some SDA denom's do not preach Gospel - but Doug clearly loves and serves the Lord and reaches people and tells them about Jesus. I realized later that the book was a gift from my old SDA employer! Regardless of what someone thinks about SDA's - pretty hard to not be inspired by God's Word - the Bible alone - and everything that transpired by the work of God over the course of several years in Doug's life. If Doug reads this thank you so much for sharing and may God continue to bless and keep you. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Your mighty testimony impacted me. Someone can live in the middle of NOWHERE - and God can move and speak powerfully! Amen!!

[Irena Labajová · Rating 5 out of 5]

Životní příběh muže, který se narodil, jako dítě dvou slavných a bohatých, rodičů. Přestože mohl mít vše, co se dalo za peníze koupit, nebyl v životě šťastný - postrádal radost, pokoj či samotný smysl života. Zkoušel svou vnitřní prázdnotu zaplnit vším možným, snažil se na sebe poutat pozornost problémovým chováním - to ho však přivádělo pouze do dalších nesnází, v nejtěžších chvílích přemýšlel dokonce o sebevraždě. V šestnácti letech se definitivně rozhodl pro útěk daleko od civilizace - stal se z něj poustevník ( nejbohatší poustevník :-) ). V jeskyni, v níž se zabydlel však objevil jistou knihu, ktera mu změnila život...

[Andresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

É uma bela estória de vida, o forte desse livro é realmente ter sido baseado em fatos reais. Recomendo a todos que lerem possam manter sua mente aberta a fim de captar todas as lições que são ensinadas nesse livro que são muitas, por sinal...

[Gabi Marinca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a very intense autobiography. Although the author had some questionable concepts at the beginning of his faith, I am relieved that he found out that not only with his type of church does God work with.

[Eldon · Rating 4 out of 5]

[I actually read a paperback not the kindle edition but it is not listed on here and I do not have my copy at hand.]

[Chris Trent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring testimony of pastor Doug Batchelor of amazing facts

[Rebecca Trent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing testimony. Loved every second of it!

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[Mihai (Noel)]

Very inspiring book describing God's transformation of a person. Doug is a run-away child from rich parents, who easily gets into troubles. His openness to new experiences but lack of discipline and self-control leave him in a cave seeking tranquility. A dust-covered old Bible, intentionally left-behind in the cave, causes this young hippie to repent. The following events show how a clean motivation and faith in Jesus can turn around a person's character. From a bully, disobeying child, new age hippie, disloyal, trouble-making, unfaithful wanderer, God turned this person into a strong believer, familist, disciplined worker, evangelist, pastor and a great leader who bettered the lives of many. This autobiography rises hope that change is more than possible through faith in Jesus Christ.