Jacob DeShazer, Janet Benge
Jacob DeShazer, Janet Benge
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Jacob DeShazer
Forgive Your Enemies

Author: Janet Benge

Narrator: Tim Gregory

Unabridged: 5 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2013


Synopsis

One of the famous Doolittle Raiders who first attacked Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Jacob DeShazer (1912-2008) knew this one-way mission was dangerous. Indeed, it led to his capture as a prisoner of war. Beaten, malnourished, and alone in his cell, Jacob was given a Bible -- and far away from home, this American soldier became a Christian.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Daniel Ray on February 15, 2025

Such a unique story! A Doolittle raider, captured and mistreated by the Japanese for over 3 years. At a low moment he turned his life over to God and felt his life change. He showed forgiveness and respect to his enemies. The way he was treated by the guards improved. Then God (correctly) told him t......more

Goodreads review by Allyson on July 25, 2023

What an incredible story! I didn't know anything about Jacob Deshazer before reading this book, but now I'm amazed by the life he led. This is true heroism at its finest. So many things that could've led to a very bitter and angry life... He turned around for good. He led an amazing life for God.......more

Goodreads review by Grace on November 21, 2023

Such a powerful story of forgiveness. I can hardly imagine having to go through all of that and still forgive those who did that to you. And not only forgiving them but turning around and loving them and serving them the rest of your life. Just goes to show the absolutely transforming love and forgi......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 09, 2017

This was a powerful story of God's redemption, grace, and forgiveness. I am going to read a lot non-fiction this year.......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa on June 05, 2021

This book was so easy to listen to; it was hard to put down. As a Washington state resident I liked all of the PNW references to JBLM and SPU. Fascinating story of one man’s WW2 experience and his missionary life afterwards.......more