Jack is an inspiring story of commitment, romance, surprising twists, and faith. Jack Douglas is a young man who, like the early Job, just cannot get a break. Time after time, he faces challenges, unfairness, and heartaches. All the while, Jack has an innocent optimism about him. He is resigned to take on a role as a simple cook's helper in the army. While there, his natural leadership skills begin to emerge, although he seems unaware of the respect and loyalty he is inspiring. An incident happens where he saves the life of a friend. This creative and desperate action led him to a vascular surgeon in the army who has a track record of finding talent where no one else is looking. Jack gets selected to take studies and do training leading to the medical field. It turns out he is very good, studies very hard, and progresses well, although not all the staff and surgeons are pleased. He meets a tough ethics professor who has heard of this possible phenom and wants to get a closer look. God gives Jack both challenges and success as he makes his way through the medical training. His confidence, the situations presented to him, and his remarkable leadership ability begin to bring respect. It is his new girlfriend who points out that none of this would have happened if God had not been by his side every step of the way. This leads him to first explore and then to jump into faith and Christianity. It seems that God keeps throwing challenges at him, and he keeps not only being successful but turning each situation into a significant accomplishment. Perhaps you, too, are not aware of how much God is already in your life. Read Jack and see how God supports this naive, optimistic Christian.

--Len Reimer

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