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| Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope | 
 enlarge | Authors: Don & Susie Van Ryn, Newell, Colleen & Whitney Cerak
Creator: Mark Tabb
Publisher: Howard Books
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  131 reviews
Sales Rank: 2182
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.7 x 1.3
ISBN: 1416567356
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.4810440922
EAN: 9781416567356
ASIN: 1416567356
Publication Date: March 25, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Very good shape; no writing or underlining other than library markings. Former library book withdrawn from circulation. Not publisher overstock. Includes mylar dust jacket. We will ship within 48 hours after purchase.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Heartwarming and genuine June 14, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I thought about this purchase for a long time before I bought it, thinking it might be one of those smarmy, overly sweet religious books--but it is far from it. This is a true story of the power of God, the power of love, and the power of grace, and I think that both families should be lauded for sharing this incredibly difficult story. This is a story of God's work in the here and now, and I think everyone would like it.
 One Familiy's Anguish results in Another Familiy's Joy June 13, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is the non-fiction account, written by the families involved about the mistaken identity of their college daughters. One daughter was killed in an accident and the other survived in a hospital in a comotose state with multiple serious injuries and brain damage. Five weeks went by before the parents realized a mistake had been made in identifying their daughters at the accident.
Both were Christian families who lived their faith. The book is full of how the families relied on God's strength to help them deal with this tragic situation. In this day and age when lawsuits are so frequent, the families did not sue over the huge mistake that was made and caused so much anguish to both families. I applaud them both for this!
I especially enjoyed the view of Whitney, the girl who survived but who wasn't quite the same after her recovery, which was miraculous! This book is co-authored by both families which made it very personal, although it really didn't make me feel any strong emotion which surprised me. It's a very good book that emphasizes the use of scripture and praise to God in coping with a tragedy.
 Mistaken Identity June 11, 2008
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book was a very touching story covered up by a tragedy. It's a novel mainly of two families who mourn for each other as well as their own family as they learn that some of their loved ones are dead and then alive again. It's a constant twist of emotions, much like an emotional rollercoaster. Although I would not say that it was well written, granted that the authors are no where near professional writers, it was difficult to grasp. The emotions portrayed in the novel were not realistic enough for me. There were several scenes that would have called for some very emotional and angry attitudes/dialogues, and in the book it was all toned way down and very very calm. I suppose I gave this a one star review because I really wasn't that pleased with the way it was written, I had expected something more factual based and not so much sugar coated. The book was very religious and it was obvious that the purpose of the book was to have others follow in the steps of Jesus Christ. When reading the book in a miracle perspective, and leaning more towards the religious aspect, it was a wonderful novel and I would recommend it to everyone. It was obvious the God played a huge role in the lives of these two families. Over all, if you'd like to read something religious and uplifting, I completely recommend this novel. If you would like to hear the facts of how the hospitals messed up and the more realistic version, I would definitely not recommend this novel.
WOW! What a Book! June 8, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
WOW, what a book! I could go on and on about this book, but the main thing is both families' unwavering faith in the Lord. You will feel a wide range of emtions. Quick read, you get into it right away. I thank both families for sharing this story and their love of the Lord. Continued blessings from our Lord to all. Please read this awesome book, it will stay with you.
--Gerard Zemek, husband of author of "My Funny Dad, Harry""
awesome and heartbreaking too June 7, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book was uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time.The faith and love for the Lord from both families was amazing.
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