I Would Die for You
Books | Young Adult Nonfiction / Religion / Christianity
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Brent Higgins
Deanna Higgins
In a day of iPods and MySpace, when adolescents can seem self-serving and self-absorbed, the powerful story of the life of BJ Higgins proves that things can be otherwise. BJ's life was one of passionate service to God and to other people. He even inspired Bart Millard, lead singer of Mercy Me, to write and record a song to honor him. After a six-week battle with an infection contracted on the mission field, BJ's earthly life was over--he was only 15 years old.I Would Die for You tells BJ's inspiring story. It combines the writing of parents Brent and Deanna Higgins with selections from BJ's journals, school papers, and blog, along with true stories from family members, church and hospital staff, and friends. Through this multi-layered text, youth pastors, teens, and those involved in missions work will get a glimpse of a young man who gave his life to God, lived the gospel, and died for his devotion. Stirring and full of encouragement, I Would Die for You is poised to inspire a new generation of believers to give their lives in God's service.
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Author
Brent Higgins
Pages
224
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Published Date
2008-01-01
ISBN
0800732448 9780800732448
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"<I>I Would Die for You</I> was just one more book from Sandie Jones that I completely devoured and loved every minute of it! <br/><br/>Nicole has a secret past that involves the downfall of one of the largest British bands of the 80's, Secret Oktober, and when a strange young woman suddenly knocks on her door asking about it, she's brought right back. The same day, someone claiming to be her daughter's aunt shows up at school and takes her daughter, yet Hannah has no aunt.... So who took her and why? And does it have to do with her past?<br/><br/>The story flashes back and forth between the present day (2010) and 1986 London where a younger Nicole first meets Ben Edwards, lead singer of Secret Oktober. But what she isn't aware of is her younger sister, Cassie's recent run-in with Ben which left her dreaming of a life with him and the two sisters know nothing about the other's involvement with him. As you can imagine, things get ugly when they do. <br/><br/>This book was twisty and kept me hooked from page one! I love a book with musical influence/characters and this one was engaging and original. Also, as someone who grew up in the 80's, it made it that much more fun for me! Highly recommended book and author!!"
Alicia Schaefer