Extravagant Graces: 23 Inspiring Stories of Facing Impossible Odds (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781490829784)

This collection of 23 thrilling stories includes the tale of Jeanette Chaffee's incredible survival of a midair explosion on TWA Flight 840. You can also read about Don Richardson's remarkable experiences with headhunters, go behind-the-scenes into the amazing life of Elisabeth Elliot, meet NFL player Donnie Dee, and find out what happened to the singer of the Happy Days theme song. What was it like being the daughter of evangelist Billy Graham? What were the last words of Dr. Francis Schaeffer? What troubled Shirley Dobson? Learn about the musical miracle that took fifty years to be revealed. Discover how a nine-year-old orphan helped reform a cannibal tribe, and much more. The book includes over 60 photos, many rare and unpublished.

"...full of stories that will inspire and encourage."
Jim Daly--president of Focus on the Family

"...a must-read."
Les Steckel--NFL Coach to two Super Bowls

"Jeanette is simply another example that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways."
Richard Stearns--president of World Vision, U.S.

"Exciting... inspirational. Praise the Lord for Jeanette's life and testimony."
Pat Boone--actor and singer

"Riveting!" "Couldn't put it down." "Wow! Gripping."
Various readers