The Boy Born Dead
- Christian Living
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
Where We See Tragedy, God Sees Possibility . . .Few American epics of tragedy, intrigue, friendship, and faith will entertain and challenge the soul like the narrative inspired by the events in the real life of David Ring--a boy literally born dead who survives with sobering consequences. Living with the harsh realities of cerebral palsy, Ring faces impossible odds yet stumbles into an improbable life of inspiration and influence in the small, unassuming town of Liberty, Missouri, in the 1960s. As a teenage boy, Ring finds himself tragically orphaned and being shuffled about to various homes. Along this journey, he faces secret, unspeakable atrocities that eventually plunge him into the depths of depression and attempted suicide. But amid the harsh troubles of life, he encounters another boy his age named David, the son of a local pastor. Their unlikely friendship begins on the rocks, but eventually develops into something extraordinary and unique that alters the trajectory of both of their lives--and the whole town of Liberty--forever.
Endorsements (5)
Foreword
“Very few people can speak to adversity and overcoming obstacles with greater authority than David.”
“Very few people can speak to adversity and overcoming obstacles with greater authority than David.” —from the foreword by Mike Huckabee “In the following pages you will begin to realize that living is more than being healthy, happy, or normal. You will come to understand that living can include struggle and pain. Living doesn’t necessarily belong to those with strong bodies as much as it does to those with transformed spirits that are made invincible. I’m so excited for you to read this story about a boy born dead, who discovered what it means to truly live. I’m eager for you to have the same opportunity that I enjoyed: to experience David up close and to discover for yourself that the closer you get, the more alive he is!”
“Nothing forces us to grow in every area of life like adversity. And I don’t know anyone who’s become more successful by overcoming more challenges than David Ring.”
“Born dead is not exactly the best start to life—but that is how David’s story begins. Don’t miss one riveting page.”
“Sometimes the challenges a person with a disability experiences are not what you’d expect. David Ring shares how family and friendship helped shape his indomitable spirit, strong character, and remarkable zeal for life. Best of all, we learn how God used his limitations to develop a much-beloved message of grace and hope that would expand beyond his wildest dreams.”
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