A to Z of Near-Death Adventures

by Brian Hogan, Elizabeth Damon Mitchell (Editor), Don Richardson (Foreword)

An alphabetical romp through a lifetime of hair-breadth escape, dire danger, and even bizarre and unusual misadventure. The author is an ambassador of the Kingdom of God and this has painted a target on his back for the forces of darkness from early childhood. You will thrill to the tales of terror, laugh uproariously at hilarious circumstances and lightheartedly humorous storytelling style, and find your own faith in God's care and protection growing with every chapter. Twenty-seven stories about the faithfulness of the Father that will cause your trust and faith to soar.

260 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2014

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote it, so naturally I love it. Check it for yourself.

[Kaden · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.5/5)

Very exciting read! Brian Hogan is a great storyteller, and this shows as he shares so many of his close calls with death. My jaw was on the floor reading through some of these (I'm looking at you Q), so definitely worth the read!

[Janine Ragan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this book. The author is not only a fantastic storyteller but he had some very interesting life experiences to share. I finished reading this several years ago and refer back to it probably once or twice a year and have recommended it to several friends, which is the reason I think it deserves a five star rating.

[Natine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining and Inspiring

I bought this book after hearing Hogan speak, during which he shared a "shameless" teaser plug (part of the chapter "K is for Kidnapping") for it. I pretty much devoured it, as the stories are as entertaining as Hogan is in person. Although Hogan is a passionate Christ-follower active in planting churches and growing God's kingdom around the world, his speaking/writing style is in no way preachy. As a reader, I felt like I was time-traveling with him through adventures that often risked life and limb, probably turned his mother's hair gray, and made me laugh and shake my head in equal measures. I was sorry to come to the book's end and will be highly recommending it to all my friends!

[Michael Goldfuss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bravo Mr. Hogan! I enjoyed the read thanks to the recommendation of one of your friends, Cristina P., who happens to be a current coworker of mine. I'm thankful for God's preservation on your life for His good purpose, and I'm inspired by your life journey.

Easy read! Fun read! Great read!

[Lydia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved all the stories in this book. It was an easy read and made for a fun book while traveling so much.

[Janelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved his other book (sheep in a bathtub) so figured I'd try this. Each chapter was a way he escaped death. Nice and short to get in when I have a couple minutes. Crazy stories!

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author Brian Hogan spoke at my class, "Perspectives on the World Christian Movement", where we studied God's global purpose: Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic. He was an excellent speaker, and I also enjoy his writing. The book had a catch-y title so I purchased a copy (and asked him to sign it!) after the class. Brian's escapades ranged from alarming to zany, and some adventures were definitely more near-death than others. I appreciated both his stories from his youth (where his cognitive development was not quite complete) and later adventures as an international church planter.