Chosen to Live

by Jerry Schemmel and Kevin Simpson

Book Overview

The story of an airplane crash, how flight 232 allowed Jerry to find the life's real meaning, and it's really very simple. The inspiring story of flight 232 survivor, Jerry Schemmel. A wonderful book! This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965208656
• ISBN13: 9780965208659
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Victory Publishing Company Inc
• Length: 213 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Nothing arrogant, but humble

To disagree with the reader who called this author's work arrogance, I read it. I found him to be very humble. As a rescue worker who has suffered from post trauma stress, I can relate to an extant to what he went through emotionally. I think it's an excellent book, very well written. And to the self-proclaimed agnostic survivor, maybe you need to work out some of your own problems with your ordeal before you accuse others of being arrogant.

God was the co-pilot on Flight 232

Jerry is a seemingly ordinary man sharing his raw honest account of a tragedy unfolding and its even more important aftermath. Though his gifts lie not in writing, they are clearly evident in much worthier traits as integrity, honesty and humility. I was reminded while reading this book that when God has a plan He will use Christians and non-Christians alike to carry it through. Jerry's account was so vivid that I actually found myself emotionally drained after each sitting-but equally I found myself encouraged by all the things that went right. There were many miracles that can be easily overlooked when focused on the tragedy itself. The secret things belong to Me and I will reveal the things I want you to know. Deut. 29:29 Chosen to Live is a beautiful book.

What a great book!

Wow! My mom recommended this book for me to read, and i'm glad she did. Being from Topeka it somewhat touched home knowing something like that can happen to anyone. I enjoyed every aspect from the biography of Mr. Schemmel's life to the detailed accounts of the crash. I give this book 5 stars. Very well written!

An Admirer of the book AND the author (from an old friend)

As someone who read the book, & also worked alongside the man.... his experience is awe-inspiring 4 people who know & do not know him.I reccomend this book 2 anyone who feels their life indeed has a purpose. I believe I was put on this earth 4 a reason, & my own legacy is 2 do as much good as possible.On that note, Jerry Schemmel is an inspiration to me, not only 4 his experiences contained in this book - but also the way he handles himself as a professional in my experience working with him.

A very informitive life story.

I loved the book!It tells alot of detail about what actually happened on flight 232,from beginning to end.The look into a few survivors lives afterwards was helpful to anyone who needs a healing from a crisis.I would like to know what happened to some of the other survivors also.The actual cockpit transmission was a nice touch.The pictures in the book also helped to bring to life the damage from the actual crash.I found the book to be very inspiring and would recommend it to everyone.