Don Van Ryn
Hardcover | Pages: 275 pages Rating: 4.05 | 8222 Users | 982 Reviews
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| Title | : | Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope |
| Author | : | Don Van Ryn |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 275 pages |
| Published | : | March 25th 2008 by Simon and Schuster (first published 2008) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Biography. Christian. Autobiography. Memoir |
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Meet Laura Van Ryn and Whitney Cerak: one buried under the wrong name, one in a coma and being cared for by the wrong family.This shocking case of mistaken identity stunned the country and made national news. Would it destroy a family? Shatter their faith? Push two families into bitterness, resentment, and guilt?
Read this unprecedented story of two traumatized families who describe their ordeal and explore the bond sustaining and uniting them as they deal with their bizarre reversal of life lost and life found.
And join Whitney Cerak, the sole surviving student, as she comes to terms with her new identity, forever altered, yet on the brink of new beginnings.
Mistaken Identity weaves a complex tale of honesty, vulnerability, loss, hope, faith, and love in the face of one of the strangest twists of circumstance imaginable.
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| Original Title: | Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope |
| ISBN: | 1416567356 (ISBN13: 9781416567356) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Van Ryn family, Cerak family with Whitney |
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Ratings: 4.05 From 8222 Users | 982 ReviewsEvaluate Of Books Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope
I made the mistake of reading some of the other reviews before writing my own. I am shocked by the insensitiviy and callousness of some people. It's one thing to not like the book, it's another to criticize and condemn people who have suffered through this. It seems to be a recurring theme for me lately.Anyway, I started reading this book last night and finished it this morning. Many times I was brought to tears and inspired by the love and devotion people can have for one another. There is aThe central question of this short book was never answered. Two girls from good Christian families (much is made of this, but I can't see how the book would have been any different - other than even thinner - if they'd been atheists) were in a car crash. One was killed and buried without her parents ever seeing her presumably-mangled body. The other lived but was in a coma. The two girls had been the same age, both blue-eyed blondes and from the pictures, quite similar-looking. There was even a
This book is absolutely touching. Be prepared to cry!
I just saw an interview of some of the family members with Matt Lauer on the 3 year anniversary of the accident. He said two things that impressed me: 1. Many people are moved by the story of the family, but the most moving part of their story is their faith. 2. He has interviewed many families over the years, but he has been more impressed with these two families than by any other families he has ever interviewed. What a testimony!If you haven't read this book yet, you must!
This was an unbelievable story! A van carry several college students was hit head-on by a semi, and 5 of the students died. One girl (Whitney) was thrown 50 feet from the van, and became comatose. The purse of another girl (Laura) was found next to her. After looking at the drivers license, the authorities assumed that she was the girl in the photo. In reality, the girl who the purse actually belonged to was one of the students who was killed. So, Whitney, the girl who was comatose, was believed
SUMMARY: This ia a non-fiction book covering the Taylor University tragedy in which 5 people were killed in an auto accident and one survived in critical condition. Due to circumstances, the survivor was identified as Laura Van Ryn and it isn't until 6 weeks later that they realize that the young woman is in reality Whitney Cerak. Incredible story of two families who have a deep abiding faith and the journey they traveled.REVIEW: This story has a personal connection for me and I found it very
I just saw an interview of some of the family members with Matt Lauer on the 3 year anniversary of the accident. He said two things that impressed me: 1. Many people are moved by the story of the family, but the most moving part of their story is their faith. 2. He has interviewed many families over the years, but he has been more impressed with these two families than by any other families he has ever interviewed. What a testimony!If you haven't read this book yet, you must!
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