Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero - Rilegato

Smith, Ashley; Mattingly, Stacy

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0310270677 ISBN 13: 9780310270676

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2005

Riassunto

An inspirational memoir by a widowed, young mother who became an unlikely hero describes her experiences after being taken hostage in her suburban Atlanta apartment by alleged courthouse killer Brian Nichols and how her deep faith not only sustained her in the ordeal but helped her bring a peaceful end to the deadly standoff. 350,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

"...a remarkable tale of redemption." (Augusta Chronicle)

"Smith's revelations offer a new wrinkle to a story that...captivated the country." (Newsweek)

"...could serve as a companion volume to The Purpose-Driven Life. (Publishers Weekly)

"...required reading." (Publishers Weekly)

"Smith leads the reader through the long, dangerous night, minute-by-minute." (The Sunday Oklahoman)

"...a newly minted author and celebrity." (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

"This is a woman who understands grace." (Rick Warren, author of A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE, quoted in Christianity Today)

L'autore:

Ashley Smith -- A native of Augusta, Georgia, Ashley lives with her family and six-year-old daughter, Paige, and is active in her church. Ashley believes that God led her through the dark hours with Nichols and that she is called to use the highly publicized experience to help people find their purpose. Ashley will devote some of the royalties she earns from this book to create a memorial that will serve as a permanent tribute to the victims.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0310270677
• ISBN 13: 9780310270676
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 272