Pearl harbor and its aftermath by john toland practically since it was published. Downingalong with countless other sailors and soldiers, ran into the chaos to protect his ships, defend his country, and find the redemptive path forward through a devastating war. The other side of infamy is his memoir focusing on his years with. To learn more about the other side of infamy please visit the navpress website. The other side of infamy, my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war colorado springs. Dec 07, 2016 the other side of infamy is jim downings story of the path that led him to pearl harbor on that fateful day and the impact his life has had since. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war 9781631466274 by jim downing. You get an intimate glimpse of how the lord moves in his life, career, and ultimately, ministry over the course of his lifetime.
Jim downingalong with countless other soldiers and sailors at pearl. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing, rev. The other side of infamy is the compelling and beautiful story of an ordinary man experiencing extraordinary, worldchanging events while abiding in christ, meditating on his word, and following jesus in everything. The other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war, by jim downing.
He was also a member of the navigators, a christian ministry established in 1933. On the morning of the pearl harbor attack, i witnessed shocking treachery, devastation, and death. It had been my great privilege to count jim downing as my friend and mentor for several decades. Downing uses the pearl harbor experience as a base board for his life story focusing a lot of the book on his journey to christianity. In this gripping account, he remembers how he fought to rescue his fellow navy men, loved ones, and civilians on the islandand later found a redemptive path forward after a devastating war. From infamy to greatness in new york journal of books. The other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing and james lund war is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwid. Do you know anyone who was in the service during world war ii. It was written by a man who lived through the attack on pearl harbor. The other side of infamy jim downing 9781631466274. Hosted by dianne derby, the event is free and open to the public. Its not often a 103yearold publishes a book, but jim downing has done it and successfully. This book is your guide to living a life of faith in a world of war and global conflict.
The other side of infamy written by jim downing is the autobiography of a sailors experiences during the bombing of pearl harbor. Listen to the other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing available from rakuten kobo. The other side of infamy home front with cynthia davis. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war 224. The other side of infamy at age 103, jim downing is the second oldest pearl harbor survivor, and he was the sixth navigator who was discipled by navigator founder dawson trotman. The prologue begins with downing on the day of the attack as committed follower of christ preparing to defend himself and his country. It was written by a man who lived through the attack on pearl harbor, and gives a wonderful, firsthand account of the attack, as well as a vivid telling of what the good ol days were like. The book earned him a guinness world record as the oldest male author, having completed the book at age 102. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 02, 2016 as i read his life in the other side of infamy or watch his life lived out in front of me, i am so grateful for this testimony of the god who makes us brave, and the father who walks with us on our best and worst days. The other side of infamy is downings memoir of his time in the navy. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war at glen eyrie conference center, 3820 n 30th st, colorado springs, co 80904, on saturday, november 19, at 1. Downing, along with countless other soldiers and sailors at pearl harbor on december 7, 1941, ran toward it, fighting to rescue his fellow navy men, to protect loved ones and civilians on the island, and to find the redemptive path forward from.
Jim downing reflects on his illustrious military career, including his experience during the bombing of pearl harbor, to show how we can be people of faith during troubled times. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Dec 10, 2016 the other side of infamy is a story of a man whose life is an obvious testimony of gods amazing love. His new book just came out called, the other side of infamy. The other side of infamy ebook by jim downing rakuten kobo.
War is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwide war is unfamiliar for todays generations. The other side of infamy by jim downing overdrive rakuten. As i read his life in the other side of infamy or watch his life lived out in front of me, i am so grateful for this testimony of the god who makes us brave, and the father who walks with us on our best and worst days. This book also chronicles, although from the perspective of someone who was not yet at the head of the organization, the beginnings of the navigators ministry and downings involvement with the navigators. The other side of infamy war is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwide war is unfamiliar for todays generations. Apr 01, 2017 the other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war, by jim downing. The other side of infamy book king county library system. As i turned the pages of the other side of infamy, i found myself in a model t passenger seat, watching jim downings life round each. Since i have been reading books about the attack on pearl harbor for decades, i was aware of this book, infamy. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war 9781631466274 by jim downing, james lund. Sep 29, 2016 the other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing and james lund war is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwide war is unfamiliar for todays. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war downing, jim, lund, james on. Jim downing with james lund this book came out in 2016, when the author was 103 years old.
My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war kindle edition by downing, jim, lund, james. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We are protected from war these days, but there was a time when war was very present in our lives, and in the other side of infamy we learn from a veteran of pearl harbor and world war ii what it means to follow jesus into and through every danger, toil, and snare. The other side of infamy is an easy reading book that tells things about pearl harbor and the war that could only be told by someone there, but also ways god lead in. Nov 03, 2016 we are protected from war these days, but there was a time when war was very present in our lives, and in the other side of infamy we learn from a veteran of pearl harbor and world war ii what it means to follow jesus into and through every danger, toil, and snare. The other side of infamy is an easy reading book that tells things about pearl harbor and the war that could only be told by someone there, but also ways god lead in jim downings own life during this time. Read the other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing available from rakuten kobo. The other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war book. The other side of infamy my journey through pearl harbor and the world of war by jim downing and james lund war is uncomfortable for christians, and worldwide war is. Its not often that i get the opportunity to interview someone who was born in 19, so if you listen to our show, youre in for a treat. Mar 29, 2017 the other side of infamy is a powerful story of one mans faith through times of war and peace, peril and heartache, happiness and joy.
Dec 02, 2016 the other side of infamy invites you to walk through jims life and many turning points for him and his family that i cannot begin to detail here. Jim downing, the guinness world record holder for oldest male author, brings us back to the morning of the attack on pearl harbor. The other side of infamy is an easy reading book that tells things about pearl harbor and the war that could only be told by someone there, but also ways god. Dec 06, 2016 jim downing was born and raised right here in missouri. My journey through pearl harbor and the world of war ebook. How often do you get to read a book about world war ii that is written by someone who actually lived it.
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