The Boy Born Dead: A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Triumph
Ebook
Overview
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.
From the Back Cover
Where we see tragedy, God sees possibility . . .
"Born dead is not exactly the best start to life--but that is how David’s story begins. Don’t miss one riveting page."--Franklin Graham, president, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
"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."--Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
"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."--Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host
"Very few people can speak to adversity and overcoming obstacles with greater authority than David."--from the foreword by Mike Huckabee
Product Details
- Title : The Boy Born Dead: A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Triumph
- Authors:
- Ring, David
- Wideman, David
- Driver, John
- Huckabee, Mike
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 9781493400577
David Ring has been an internationally known speaker
since 1973, sharing his story with over 100,000 people each year at
churches, conventions, schools, and corporate events. He is
frequently featured on national television outlets, such as TBN's
Praise the Lord and Focus on the Family.
John Driver is the creator of Ignition 7, a
global initiative of videos, books, apps, and resources crafted to
equip people to be sustained in their faith. He is the author or
coauthor of more than a dozen books.
David Wideman has been a pastor at Christ Journey
Church in Coral Gables, Florida, since 1983.
Reviews
1 rating
Kenute P. Curry
8/29/2024
No one can but be humbled when they read David Ring's story. The obstacles he has overcome in life could only be by the grace of God.
