Called for Life
How Loving Our Neighbor Led Us into the Heart of the Ebola Epidemic

It's one thing to read a book about real life events surrounding some random person, but it's another thing altogether to read about the true, heart-wrenching, life-threatening struggles of someone you actually know. And, as a guy (albeit an emotional guy), it probably wasn't a good idea for me to t......more

Wow! This is a powerful story. If you don't like medical detail, don't read this book. I have to say that there was one moment that brought me to tears. At the lowest point, Amber was on her knees praying and found out that Frankin Gramh spent an hour laying on the floor, pleading for Kent's life. T......more

This was a fabulous book that has touched my heart! I love that Dr. Brantley was so willing to serve God and others! Thank you for your service and your example to me! “Our calling is to be faithful wherever we are, to be good stewards of opportunities, to be responsible with what we have been given......more

While it is impossible for a book about Ebola to be easy to read but this one has a sense of hope throughout. Kent and Amber’s faith in and reliance on the Lord is very encouraging. It doesn’t just cover his time treating Ebola and suffering from it. It also covers their early lives, meeting, marri......more

I recently received an Advance Reading Copy of Called for Life: How Loving Our Neighbor Led Us into the Heart of the Ebola Epidemic by Kent and Amber Brantly (with David Thomas). I was super excited to read this book - I followed Kent's story when it was in the news and prayed for his recovery. I re......more