Dead 13 Times by Cam Tribolet A REVIEW

ABOUT DEAD 13 TIMES
In 1986, Cam Tribolet was on his way home from a night of drinking when, at a Ft. Wayne, Indiana, stoplight, three men tried to carjack him. During the assault, Cam was shot three times in the stomach. One bullet ripped through his aorta, another lodged near his back, and the third tore through his bowels, spewing infection throughout his body. Cam's family was informed that he probably wouldn't survive the night. But he did.

In the days and weeks that followed, both of Cam's legs would be amputated above the knee. He would endure thirty–six operations and require resuscitation thirteen times. His fiancée would break up with him in the hospital. He would become addicted to drugs to deal with the pain. And he would face the loss of his career. He would even contemplate suicide. But God was not done with Cam Tribolet.

During his remarkable recovery, Cam befriended and eventually married his physical therapist, Sue, who was instrumental in helping him to find God and begin living again. Since then, his disability has not slowed him down. Cam became an engineer, a father, a downhill skier, and more. Born out of tragedy, Cam's life is fuller and more rewarding than he ever imagined it could be. His story of redemption, perseverance, and hope is for anyone who needs to discover that our God is a God of amazing second chances.

Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Whitaker House (February 3, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 160374956X
ISBN-13: 978-1603749565
Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 5.9 x 8.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cam Tribolet is many things–a living miracle, an amputee, a husband and father, a public speaker, a TV personality, a hunter, a skier, a volunteer, an architectural engineer, and a man with an amazing story. After his tragedy and amazing recovery, Cam began a support group for amputees and often speaks to new amputees about his experiences, encouraging them to move forward and embrace their new lives. A gifted public speaker, Cam shares his testimony of courage and strength with large groups every year, such as Boy Scout troops, church congregations, youth groups, conventions, and occupational therapy schools. Winner of the 2008 Pathfinder Award from Safari Club International for his volunteer work with the disabled community, Cam continues to let his light shine on everyone he personally encounters. His moving story was featured in I Survived—Beyond and Back on the Biography Channel. Cam, Sue, and their two children still reside in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

MY REVIEW
  So far this year Dead 13 Times by Cam Tribolet is my favorite book. It is a true story and will keep you reading. It is a small book, but I couldn’t put it down until I read the whole thing.
  At the beginning you will read how Cam was destroying his life with his lifestyle, but he was soon woken up by being shot and coded 13 times. During the times he died he saw God and Satan both. While his experiences seeing God were wonderful, seeing Satan put deep fear and regret in him.
  You will read how Cam fought to live and how he overcame each step in his life.
  He had thoughts of suicide, was addicted to drugs, loss his legs, but God had plans for him.
  When you read this wonderful book you will see how God works out all things for Cam and how even small things in our lives matter to God.
 If you don’t read any other books this year it would be well worth your time to read this inspiring, encouraging book. I just loved reading it.

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Thank you to Whitaker House for providing this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255