The other side of infamy at age 103, jim downing is the second oldest pearl harbor survivor, and he was the sixth navigator who was discipled by navigator founder dawson trotman. The other side of infamy is an easy reading book that tells things about pearl harbor and the war that could only be told by someone there, but also ways god lead in jim downings own life during this time. The other side of infamy home front with cynthia davis. The other side of infamy is a story of a man whose life is an obvious testimony of gods amazing love. Nov 03, 2016 we are protected from war these days, but there was a time when war was very present in our lives, and in the other side of infamy we learn from a veteran of pearl harbor and world war ii what it means to follow jesus into and through every danger, toil, and snare. Since i have been reading books about the attack on pearl harbor for decades, i was aware of this book, infamy. The other side of infamy war is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwide war is unfamiliar for todays generations. We are protected from war these days, but there was a time when war was very present in our lives, and in the other side of infamy we learn. The other side of infamy book johnson county library. In the other side of infamy, youll travel with lieutenant jim downing through his. Jim downing, the guinness world record holder for oldest male author, brings us back to the morning of the attack on pearl harbor. The other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war. Dec 02, 2016 as i read his life in the other side of infamy or watch his life lived out in front of me, i am so grateful for this testimony of the god who makes us brave, and the father who walks with us on our best and worst days. This book is your guide to living a life of faith in a world of war and global conflict.
Jim wrote three books including his biography in 2016, the other side of infamy. To learn more about the other side of infamy please visit the navpress website. The other side of infamy by jim downing what a amazing life jim downing has had and what an inspiration read. The prologue begins with downing on the day of the attack as committed follower of christ preparing to defend himself and his country. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war downing, jim, lund, james on. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing, rev. Downing will be signing copies of his new book the other side of infamy. Sep 29, 2016 the other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing and james lund war is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwide war is unfamiliar for todays.
The other side of infamy invites you to walk through jims life and many turning points for him and his family that i cannot begin to detail here. In this gripping account, he remembers how he fought to rescue his fellow navy men, loved ones, and civilians on the islandand later found a redemptive path forward after a devastating war. Downing uses the pearl harbor experience as a base board for his life story focusing a lot of the book on his journey to christianity. It was written by a man who lived through the attack on pearl harbor. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war 9781631466274 by jim downing. As i turned the pages of the other side of infamy, i found myself in a model t passenger seat, watching jim downings life round each. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing 2016, hardcover. The other side of infamy is downings memoir of his time in the navy, served from 19321954. As i read his life in the other side of infamy or watch his life lived out in front of me, i am so grateful for this testimony of the god who makes us brave, and the father who walks with us on our best and worst days. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the other side of infamy. It was written by a man who lived through the attack on pearl harbor, and gives a wonderful, firsthand account of the attack, as well as a vivid telling of what the good ol days were like. The other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war book.
My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The other side of infamy jim downing 9781631466274. The other side of infamy las vegasclark county library. It had been my great privilege to count jim downing as my friend and mentor for several decades. Jim downing was born and raised right here in missouri. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing and james lund war is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwide war is unfamiliar for todays. Downingalong with countless other sailors and soldiers, ran into the chaos to protect his ships, defend his country, and find the redemptive path forward through a devastating war. I was battling intense anxiety over lifelong theological questions, and had recently resolved to let more people into my struggle. The other side of infamy sacramento public library. Apr 01, 2017 the other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war, by jim downing.
This was such a fascinating read, giving an account of the attack on pearl harbor from a man who was there. Mar 29, 2017 the other side of infamy is a powerful story of one mans faith through times of war and peace, peril and heartache, happiness and joy. The focus of the book is on jim downings experience during pearl harbor. In the other side of infamy, we learn from a veteran of pearl harbor and world war ii what it means to follow jesus into and through every danger, toil and snare. Secrets of numerology a complete guide for the layman to.
Its not often a 103yearold publishes a book, but jim downing has done it and successfully. We are protected from war these days, but there was a time when war was very present in our lives, and in the other side of infamy we learn from a veteran of pearl harbor and world war ii what it means to follow jesus into and through every danger, toil, and snare. Dec 02, 2016 the other side of infamy invites you to walk through jims life and many turning points for him and his family that i cannot begin to detail here. I received this book free of charge from the publisher. The other side of infamy pikes peak library district. How often do you get to read a book about world war ii that is written by someone who actually lived it.
The other side of infamy is a powerful story of one mans faith through times of war and peace, peril and heartache, happiness and joy. Dec 10, 2016 the other side of infamy is a story of a man whose life is an obvious testimony of gods amazing love. We are protected from war these days, but there was a time when war was very present in our lives, and in the other side of infamy we learn from a veteran of pearl harbor and world war ii what it means to follow jesus. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war. Jim downing reflects on his illustrious military career, including his experience during the bombing of pearl harbor, to show how we can be people of faith during troubled times.
My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war kindle edition by downing, jim, lund, james. This book was a real page turner as it was an eyewitness account to one of the most infamous days in americas history. Nov 01, 2016 we are protected from war these days, but there was a time when war was very present in our lives. The other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war, by jim downing. The other side of infamy is an easy reading book that tells things about pearl harbor and the war that could only be told by someone there, but also ways god. The other side of infamy is the story of jim downings life. Pearl harbor and its aftermath by john toland practically since it was published. Read the other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing available from rakuten kobo. I look forward to reading his previous books to learn more about his time. You get an intimate glimpse of how the lord moves in his life, career, and ultimately, ministry over the course of his lifetime. Dec 07, 2016 the other side of infamy is jim downings story of the path that led him to pearl harbor on that fateful day and the impact his life has had since.
Its not often that i get the opportunity to interview someone who was born in 19, so if you listen to our show, youre in for a treat. On the morning of the pearl harbor attack, i witnessed shocking treachery, devastation, and death. Do you know anyone who was in the service during world war ii. The other side of infamy sacramento public library overdrive. Hosted by kktv 11 news anchor dianne derby, the event is free and open to the public. The other side of infamy is jim downings story of the path that led him to pearl harbor on that fateful day and the impact his life has had since. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war at glen eyrie conference center, 3820 n 30th st, colorado springs, co 80904, on saturday, november 19, at 1. This period of time saw both world war ii and the korean war, as well as the start of the cold war. War is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwide war is unfamiliar for todays generations.
Back of the book, the science of numbers, is based on the theory that each number has special characteristics that can influence the personality and destiny of an individual. The other side of infamy is his memoir focusing on his years with. His new book just came out called, the other side of infamy. Heres a free download of navpress upcoming family devo puzzle book. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war at a release party at palmers grounds bookstore, located at the carriage house on the grounds of the glen eyrie conference center. The other side of infamy ebook by jim downing rakuten kobo. The other side of infamy, my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war colorado springs. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war 9781631466274 by jim downing, james lund. He was also a member of the navigators, a christian ministry established in 1933. Hosted by dianne derby, the event is free and open to the public. The book earned him a guinness world record as the oldest male author, having completed the book at age 102. The other side of infamy is the compelling and beautiful story of an ordinary man experiencing extraordinary, worldchanging events while abiding in christ, meditating on his word, and following jesus in everything.
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