{"product_id":"the-boy-born-dead-a-story-of-friendship-courage-and-triumph-paperback","title":"The Boy Born Dead: A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Triumph - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Ring\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Driver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Wideman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere We See Tragedy, God Sees Possibility . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Ring \u003c\/b\u003ehas 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 \u003ci\u003ePraise the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Old-Time Gospel Hour \u003c\/i\u003ewith Dr. Jerry Falwell, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFocus on the Family\u003c\/i\u003e. He and his wife, Karen, live in Nashville, Tennessee. They\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehave four children and three grandchildren.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Driver \u003c\/b\u003eis an educator-turned-pastor and ministry leader who created\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eIgnition 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, including \u003ci\u003eReggie: You Can't Change Your Past, but You Can Change Your Future \u003c\/i\u003e(with Reggie Dabbs) and the upcoming \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Jackwagon \u003c\/i\u003e(with comedian Tim Hawkins). He lives with his wife and daughter, Laura and Sadie, in Tennessee. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Wideman \u003c\/b\u003ehas been a pastor at Christ Journey Church in Coral Gables, Florida, since 1983. As executive pastor for campus operations, he oversees the finances, facilities, and staffing for a multi-campus church reaching thousands on physical campuses and online. He and his wife, Jenna, have two adult children and live in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere we see tragedy, God sees possibility . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Born dead is not exactly the best start to life--but that is how David's story begins. Don't miss one riveting page.\"--\u003cb\u003eFranklin Graham\u003c\/b\u003e, president, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"--\u003cb\u003eJoni Eareckson Tada\u003c\/b\u003e, Joni and Friends International Disability Center \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nothing forces us to grow in every area of life like adversity. And I don't know anyone who's become \u003ci\u003emore successful\u003c\/i\u003e by overcoming \u003ci\u003emore challenges\u003c\/i\u003e than David Ring.\"--\u003cb\u003eDave Ramsey\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very few people can speak to adversity and overcoming obstacles with greater authority than David.\"--from the foreword by \u003cb\u003eMike Huckabee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Ring \u003c\/b\u003ehas 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 \u003ci\u003ePraise the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFocus on the Family\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Driver \u003c\/b\u003eis the creator of\u003ci\u003e Ignition 7\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Wideman \u003c\/b\u003ehas been a pastor at Christ Journey Church in Coral Gables, Florida, since 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48857003688184,"sku":"9780801019456","price":29.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/Y5tPhgfG59780801019456.webp?v=1780905398","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/the-boy-born-dead-a-story-of-friendship-courage-and-triumph-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}