I Would Die for You: One Student's Story of Passion, Service and Faith

by Deanna Higgins, Brent Higgins, Deanna Higgins

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800732448
• ISBN13: 9780800732448
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

I Would Die For You

I purchased this book on a Thursday, started reading it, and finished it at 2am on Friday. I could not put it down. BJ Higgins' life, and the way he lived, is a battle-cry for those of us who call ourselves Christians to step up, to be a "missionary" within our own circle of influence. I realized as I finished this book, that, although my life may not be called to be an overseas missionary, I can certainly do more than just go to church on Wednesday and Saturday. This book did not make me feel guilty, but did cause some introspection. I was just touched that this young man made Christ his sole focus, and a relationship with God is what he sought. A true modern-day David, I shudder to think about all of the times I've squandered when I could've have taken an opportunity to share the Word with someone. Here is a young man who was truly used by God, who was WILLINGLY used by God, and who's story should be told over and over. Who will take BJ's place? I will....

An Awesome Testimony

Seeing into this young man's heart was exactly what I needed. When I think about what God did through him in 16 short years, I am inspired. What would God be able to accomplish if I let Him use me? This book will definitely challenge you to be the person God intends you to be. Get several copies and share them with others. It won't only inspire Christians, but it makes clear salvation-- what a legacy BJ left behind.

I would die for You

This book ROCKS!! I do not read much and I couldn't but this book down. A story of a young man and his passion for the Lord. We should all live this life seeking, obeying, and putting our lives down for the Lord. This book helped me through God's Amazing Grace to draw closer to the Lord. I highly recommend you to read it.

BJ Had A Lot to Say

In the book I Would Die for You, BJ Higgins' journals have a way of turning back the clock to when I was a 15 year old Christian, and recognizing I still have a long way to go in my service to the Lord even today, many years later! He has spurred me to do more for Christ!

A Must-Read for Parents and Their Teens

A great read about a teen who lived a life passionate about his God. He was bold in his witness and obviously loved God, His Word, and people. All Christians should read this, but especially parents and their teens. This book would go along well with John Piper's Don't Waste Your Life as a true example of a young man who didn't waste his life on typical teen pursuits but instead loved and served his God.