Wild by Nature: True Stories of Adventure and Faith

by Tom Morrisey

Overview

This is a book for those who love adventure and who are driven to explore the earth God has created. The author draws from his own experiences in the world of sports to offer insight into the thoughts and reflections of athletes as they encounter a world of high drama and, at times, unanticipated beauty.

While testing his determination and skill in mountain climbing or deep sea diving, for example, the author observes how biblical truths are as applicable in the wilds of nature as they are in a serene church setting on Sunday morning. No matter how extreme our lifestyle, God is there with those who honor him.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441244369
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/01/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	516 KB

About the Author

Tom Morrisey is an active member of the Society of American Travel Writers. He is the author of several travel and sports-oriented books and has written for many magazines, including Inside NASCAR and Outdoors. Morrisey lives near Jackson, Michigan.
Tom Morrisey is the author of six novels and short stories, is a world-renowned adventure-travel writer whose work has appeared in Outside, Sport Diver (where he serves as Editor at Large) and other leading magazines. He holds an MA in English Language and Literature from the University of Toledo and an MFA in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University. He lives in Orlando, Florida. Visit Tom's website at www.tommorrisey.com

Table of Contents

Sample Topics of Adventure Stories
Rock climbing
SCUBA diving
Hiking/backpacking
Skydiving
Fishing
Auto racing

Editorial Reviews

While there is no historical evidence that Jesus ever went rappelling, skydiving, rock climbing or scuba diving, some contemporary practitioners of those sports claim to feel his spirit with them as they dare to conquer nature. In : True Stories of Adventure and Faith, travel writer and danger aficionado Tom Morrisey presents "nine true adventures" that have enriched his spiritual life. After each heart-pounding story, Morrisey settles into biblical teachings that relate (sometimes rather tenuously) to the adventure. The drama here is in the tales of Morrisey's exploits with bears, racecars, motorcycles and the like, and not in the Bible studies that seem tacked on as an afterthought. ( Apr.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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