A former mob member comes to Christ in this riveting book.

Left for Dead - Faith, Family, & the Mob

Biographies & Memoirs

Hunt, Jane

Mansfield, Dennis

Jensen, R.k.

Reference & Collections

Aaron Communications III

Left For Dead, Faith, Family, & The Mob

Leaders & Notable People

What happens when two friends are faced with the biggest decision of their lives? Cal and James discover something terrible in the woods behind their sleepy little mountain town, their youthful curiosity quickly turns to survival. Like a moth to a flame, the boys are drawn into an adventure that challenges their physical strength, mental toughness, and teaches them the importance of friendship. It's 'Do or Die Time' as friendship, overcomes extreme obstacles, in this fast paced adventure!

Do or Die Time

Children's Books

Ventura, Cameron

Action & Adventure

Endurance Press

Finding Malone

A single gift from a seemingly distant and unloving father sparked a journey of discovery. It was an inexpensive gift of an old WWI era army helmet. A helmet that saw action in WWII, not WWI. It was a doughboy US Army Helmet that held eyewitness secrets of the bloody sands of North Africa, the gritty landing of D-Day, the frozen Battle of the Bulge and the ultimate triumphant entry into Adolf Hitler's Alpine Wolf's Lair. A.J. Malone's helmet was more than just a gift. It was the piece that tied Dennis together to his father. The piece that helped rekindle a relationship grown cold from years of neglect. Finding Malone weaves together the tale of discovering who the helmet belonged to, and discovering the true nature of his father; the man who gave the gift to Dennis. This is the true and powerful story of a father and son overcoming unexpressed love, deep personal disappointment and ultimately hatred, through a single and unplanned-for magnificent act, anchored to honor - and the subsequent restored hope and fresh forgiveness that came as a result, healing their relationship and bringing them together as best friends for the last 19 years of the father's life.

When Cal and James discover something terrible in the woods, their youthful curiosity unexpectedly leads them on a path that threatens their very survival...a fast-paced adventure requiring physical prowess, mental toughness, and unwavering trust. Best friends caught in the most perilous situation of their lives. It's Do or Die Time! 
Written by filmaker Cameron Venture and storyteller Dennis Mansfiled, Do or Die Time is perfect for those who love action and adventure. Readers of all ages will find engaging characters and thrilling narrative in this exciting new page-turner. 
Do or Die Time: A Calvin Poag Adventure, Vol. 1 is the first of a new series coming from Hidden Shelf Publishing House.

Do or Die Time: A Calvin Poag Adventure, Vol. 1

Teen & Young Adult

Literature & Fiction

Hidden Shelf Publishing House

In this heartrending memoir about faith and family, a conservative spokesman writes candidly of his beloved son and how even when you follow all the “rules,” life can go very wrong. HOPE and COMPASSION for FAMILIES Beautiful Nate offers valuable insights into what went wrong in a dedicated Christian family and how things might have gone differently—giving parents direction for raising their own children in a troubled world. Exploring the differences between fear-based parenting, child-centered parenting, and healthy intentional parenting, author Dennis Mansfield shares hard-earned wisdom and powerful ideas on what children need. Whether you’re in the midst of parenting small children or have experienced the heartbreak of a child gone astray, you’ll find guidance and hope for your journey in this poignant, real-life story. *** Even when you follow all the rules, LIFE CAN GO VERY WRONG. . . Dennis Mansfield and his wife Susan planned for and expected every parent’s dream but instead lived every parent’s nightmare. This haunting memoir tells the story of a father who diligently followed all the parenting rules that he learned from conservative Christian “experts”; yet life with his son Nate went terribly wrong when the young man died at twenty-seven of drug-related causes. It wasn’t that the principles Dennis followed were faulty; it was that the promised guarantee turned out to be void. The author, a national leader in the pro-family movement of the 1990s, reveals what did and did not work in raising a child within the evangelical framework. But rather than losing his faith and abandoning the God he’d trusted, Dennis eventually found new joy and purpose—with a more compassionate and realistic view of the roles parents play and the rules they follow. As you read this sobering yet refreshing account, you will find direction for your own parenting style and encouragement after life’s disappointments. Whether you are in the midst of parenting small children or have experienced the heartbreak of a child gone astray, you’ll find guidance and hope for your journey in this poignant, real-life story.

Beautiful Nate: A Memoir of a Family's Love, a Life Lost, and Heaven's Promises

Parenting & Relationships

Family Relationships

Howard Books

HOPE and COMPASSION for FAMILIES Beautiful Nate offers valuable insights into what went wrong in a dedicated Christian family and how things might have gone differently--giving parents direction for raising their own children in a troubled world. Exploring the differences between fear-based parenting, child-centered parenting, and healthy intentional parenting, author Dennis Mansfield shares hard-earned wisdom and powerful ideas on what children need. Whether you're in the midst of parenting small children or have experienced the heartbreak of a child gone astray, you'll find guidance and hope for your journey in this poignant, real-life story. *** &nbsp;Even when you follow all the rules, LIFE CAN GO VERY WRONG. . . Dennis Mansfield and his wife Susan planned for and expected every parent's dream but instead lived every parent's nightmare. This haunting memoir tells the story of a father who diligently followed all the parenting rules that he learned from conservative Christian "experts"; yet life with his son Nate went terribly wrong when the young man died at twenty-seven of drug-related causes. It wasn't that the principles Dennis followed were faulty; it was that the promised guarantee turned out to be void. The author, a national leader in the pro-family movement of the 1990s, reveals what did and did not work in raising a child within the evangelical framework. But rather than losing his faith and abandoning the God he'd trusted, Dennis eventually found new joy and purpose--with a more compassionate and realistic view of the roles parents play and the rules they follow. As you read this sobering yet refreshing account, you will find direction for your own parenting style and encouragement after life's disappointments. midst of parenting small children or have experienced the heartbreak of a child gone astray, you'll find guidance and hope for your journey in this poignant, real-life story.

Self-Help

Death & Grief

To Trust in What We Cannot See

Dennis Mansfield's newest book takes readers to an ethical dilemma in meeting Hitler, Stalin, Lenin, Trotsky and Tito - all in one setting, all at one time - in 1913. Before they became tyrants, they were young men and neighbors - all in the same European city - though they did not know each other. Researched over two years in seven countries and the Holy Land, this is a historical science-fiction story of what did happen and what could have happened.
Linking Brian Greene's incredible work, The Elegant Universe, with Ulysses S. Grant's Personal Memoirs seems an unlikely place to travel through spacetime dimensions - but with the help of well-researched history, physics and science, along with a vivid imagination, the story takes the reader to Vienna, Austria during the very cold month of January, 1913 to Cafe Central; a coffee shop where men with cold hearts are sipping hot drinks and planning their blood-lust futures.

Genre Fiction

iUniverse

Even when you follow all the rules, life can go very wrong... Dennis Mansfield and his wife, Susan, planned for and expected every parent’s dream, but instead lived every parent’s nightmare. This haunting memoir tells the story of a father who diligently followed all the parenting rules that he learned from conservative Christian “experts” — yet life with his son Nate went terribly wrong when the young man died at twenty-seven of drug-related causes. It wasn’t that the principles Dennis followed were faulty; it was that the promised guarantee turned out to be void. The author, a national leader in the pro-family movement of the 1990s, reveals what did and did not work while raising a child within the evangelical framework. But rather than losing his faith and abandoning the God he’d trusted, Dennis eventually found new joy and purpose — with a more compassionate and realistic view of the roles parents play and the rules they follow. As you listen to this sobering yet refreshing account, you will find direction for your own parenting style and encouragement after life’s disappointments.

Beautiful Nate (Library Edition): A Memoir of a Family's Love, a Life Lost, and Heaven's Promises

Relationships

Oasis Audio

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Mansfield, Dennis. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Mansfield, Dennis