In 1967, Joni Eareckson Tada was paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident. In seconds her life changed from one of vigorous activity and independence to total helplessness and dependence. In this unforgettable autobiography, Joni reveals each step of her struggle to accept and adjust to her handicap and her desperate search for the meaning of life. The hard-earned truths she discovered and the special ways God revealed his love to her provide an exceptionally moving story that few readers will finish with dry eyes.

Joni: An Unforgettable Story

Joni Eareckson Tada

Joe Musser

Religion & Spirituality

Zondervan

The award-winning story of a young woman who triumphed over devastating odds to touch countless lives the world over with the healing message of Christ. Includes photos and illustrations by Joni. In a split second on a hot July afternoon, a diving accident transformed the life of Joni Eareckson Tada forever. She went from being an active young woman to facing every day in a wheelchair. In this unforgettable autobiography, Joni reveals each step of her struggle to accept her disability and discover the meaning of her life. The hard-earned truths she discovers and the special ways God reveals his love are testimonies to faith’s triumph over hardship and suffering. The new 25th Anniversary edition of this award-winning story--which has more than 3,000,000 copies in print in over 40 languages--will introduce a new generation of readers to the incredible greatness of God’s power and mercy at work in those who fully give their hearts and lives to him. Joni has written an afterword in which she describes the events that have occurred in her life since the book’s publication in 1976, including her marriage to Ken Tada and the expansion of her worldwide ministry to families affected by disability. Joni is now available for the first time in an unabridged audio version read by the author.

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

The God I Love, A Memoir: A Lifetime of Walking with Jesus

A little girl on a big horse, cantering across a spring-green pasture ... wide-eyed children gathered 'round a beach fire, listening to a father's stories of the high seas ... an expansive, you-can-see-forever view from the top of Pike's Peak ... Another view from a Stryker frame, where an active young woman learns she will never walk again ... Heading down a church aisle to marry the man she loves ... looking into the eyes of a child in a wheelchair, and seeing the family God has prepared for a loving heart ... sitting by the pool of Bethesda, reflecting on the miracle of healing God has performed in her heart ... The God I Love brings to life these and many other moments. It offers an eternal perspective from a woman in a wheelchair who affirms that the God she knows and loves is the center, the peacemaker, the passport to adventure, the joy ride, and the answer to her deepest longings. Raised in an active, adventurous family, Joni Eareckson Tada worked hard and played hard to keep up with her older sisters and athletic father -- until one day a diving accident left her a quadriplegic. But the tragedy that could have ended her life was in reality the beginning of an amazing, constantly unfolding story of grace that has touched the lives of millions worldwide and brought Joni unexpected joy and fulfillment. In this book, Joni unveils the God whom she has found to be faithful through over thirty years as a paralytic. This is not the story of a woman who has all the answers or who is very different from you. Joni struggles with the same fears, questions, and heartaches we all have in common. But as the weeks and months turn into years, and the years into decades, she meets her Savior at every turn. In this book, you'll discover that he is there for you as well, no matter what your circumstance or situation may be. Written with beauty, feeling, and amazing honesty, The God I Love captures the heart and soul of one woman's powerful, deeply personal journey of hope. It is a sojourn from a naive child's belief to a tempered faith that transforms and transcends personal tragedy, bringing light to the darkest places and good out of the most difficult situations, and offering glimpses of the glory that awaits God's children. Book jacket.

God I Love, The: A Lifetime of Walking with Jesus

The inspiring story of Joni Eareckson Tada for 8- to 14-year-olds.

Joni's Story

Children's Books

When Is It Right to Die Canadian ed

HarperCollins Canada / Zondervan Book

Exceptional bible study resource. Unmtched scholarship & devotional. Sure to sell quickly. Order today!

New International Version Seniors' Devotional Bible: With Life-Affirming Daily Devotions (Niv Devotional Bible/Burgundy Bonded Leather/Plain)

BILLY GRAHAM

A.W. Tozer

CHUCK SWINDOLL

Jean Shaw

Christian Books & Bibles

Heaven: A Journal of Thoughts and Reflections

Zondervan Publishing Company

Diamonds in the Dust A Journal for Reflection and Growth

Self-Help

Motivational

Zondervan Publishing House

Cal 97 Walking With God (1997 Engagement Calendars Series)

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