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One of the most beloved Christian autobiographies of modern times, Joni highlights the unforgettable story of a young woman's courageous struggle to find hope after a broken neck left her completely paralyzed.

On a hot July afternoon, Joni Eareckson Tada's life was dramatically altered in a split second. A reckless dive into shallow water took an athletic young woman from health and success to life as a quadriplegic in a wheelchair. In the forty-five years since the release of this book--which has more than five million copies in print in over forty languages--Joni's earnest struggle to find hope has resonated with millions of readers around the world. The hard-earned truths she shares in this special edition reveal the power of God's love to transform, as well as the triumph of faith over pain and suffering.

Joni's message has inspired people facing all types of challenges, helping them overcome their own limitations with a determined smile. In this updated edition, you will discover how to stay satisfied in God through disappointment and affliction. Filled with practical insights, Joni will help you find hope in every hardship.

This commemorative 45th anniversary edition features updated photos, as well as an all-new afterword in which Joni describes her current battle against two different cancers, her daily struggle with chronic pain, and the joys of leading a global outreach to people living with disability.

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  3. Who Is Joni Eareckson Tada?

    Joni Eareckson Tada is founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that communicates the gospel and mobilizes the global church to serve people living with disability.

    How Did Joni Become a Quadriplegic?

    On a hot July afternoon, a reckless dive into shallow water took an athletic young woman from health and success to life as a quadriplegic in a wheelchair.

    How Did She Become Well Known?

    Joni's struggle to find hope following the accident has resonated with millions around the world and is chronicled in her book Joni: An Unforgettable Story.

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I recall so clearly the details of those few dozen seconds [when I broke my neck]—seconds destined to change my life forever. And there was no warning or premonition.

What happened on July 30, 1967, was the beginning of an incredible adventure that I feel compelled to share because of what I have learned.

Oscar Wilde wrote: “In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” To rephrase his thought, I suggest there are likewise only two joys. One is having God answer all our prayers; the other is not receiving the answer to all our prayers. I believe this because I have found that God knows my needs infinitely better than I know them. And He is utterly dependable, no matter which direction our circumstances take us.

—Joni Eareckson Tada

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Joni before the accident doing some trick riding.

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Joni’s organization, Joni & Friends, brings the Gospel and resources to people impacted by disability around the globe.

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The award-winning story of a young woman who triumphed over devastating odds to touch countless lives the world over with the healing message of Christ. Includes photos and illustrations by Joni. In a split second on a hot July afternoon, a diving accident transformed the life of Joni Eareckson Tada forever. She went from being an active young woman to facing every day in a wheelchair. In this unforgettable autobiography, Joni reveals each step of her struggle to accept her disability and discover the meaning of her life. The hard-earned truths she discovers and the special ways God reveals his love are testimonies to faith's triumph over hardship and suffering. The new 25th Anniversary edition of this award-winning story--which has more than 3,000,000 copies in print in over 40 languages--will introduce a new generation of readers to the incredible greatness of God's power and mercy at work in those who fully give their hearts and lives to him. Joni has written an afterword in which she describes the events that have occurred in her life since the book's publication in 1976, including her marriage to Ken Tada and the expansion of her worldwide ministry to families affected by disability. Joni is now available for the first time in an unabridged audio version read by the author.

About the Author

Joni Eareckson Tada is founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that communicates the gospel and mobilizes the global church to evangelize, disciple, and serve people living with disability. Joni is the author of numerous bestselling books, including When God Weeps, Diamonds in the Dust, and her latest award-winning devotional, A Spectacle of Glory. Joni and her husband, Ken,were married in 1982. For more information on Joni and Friends, visit www.joniandfriends.org.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan (November 16, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310364191
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310364191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches
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    Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, is an international advocate for people with disabilities. A diving accident in 1967 left Joni with permanent quadriplegia. After rehabilitation she emerged with new skills and fresh determination to help others in similar situations. She founded Joni and Friends in 1979 to minister to people living with disability.

    For over 40 years Joni and Friends has served thousands of families navigating disability, and has delivered over 200,000 wheelchairs and Bibles to individuals with disabilities in developing nations. Joni has survived breast cancer twice and lives with chronic pain and weakening lungs. By God’s grace Joni perseveres, keeping an active schedule, including radio recording, writing, and providing leadership and encouragement to the Joni and Friends staff.

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Traci Peck
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This woman is nothing short of a miracle. The things that she has had to endure are countless and she still has the utmost faith in Jesus.
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is true story is told in depth and very detailed of Joni's accident and how she became a quadepedic and how Through the Lord God she found peace and has a great ministry of helping others in need.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a testimony!
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I’ve heard of Joni Eareckson Tada for most of my adult life, and have heard her speak and have seen her drawings, so I can’t really say why I waited so long to read this book. It is an autobiographical account of her life after a diving accident at age 17 leaves her paralyzed from the shoulders down.

But more than that, this book is a testimony to her faith in a sovereign God, and her quest to prove His existence and His “realness” in her life. Joni openly shares her struggles—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—that she endures as her body heals and she comes to grips with the fact that she will be bound to a wheelchair, not to mention totally dependent on others for her utter and complete care, for the rest of her life. From the darkest days of depression and despondency when she contemplates suicide, to a turning point years later when she is able to give God all glory for everything that happened in her life, this book left me in awe. But as Joni would want it—not in awe of her, but of what God was able to do in and through her.

I would be remiss if I failed to mention that Joni enjoyed drawing before the accident, and afterwards she learned to draw (and write very legibly) with her MOUTH. Amazing! Her father’s insurance agent saw one of her drawings and was very impressed and even more so when her father explained that Joni was a paraplegic who drew with her mouth. The insurance agent then set up an exhibit of some of her artwork and from there, the sales took off and she was able to become a self-supporting artist.

The story doesn’t end there, however. Joni became an advocate for the disabled, founding ministries and fighting for and helping to get laws passed to prevent discrimination based on disability. The last chapters of the book discuss this and list resources for people with disabilities.

Lastly, I feel that most people know this already, but this is a book written by a Christian woman, and she does preach Christ. I read a few reviews in which readers were complaining that the book was too focused on her relationship with God, but that’s what a Christian testimony is—the story of what God has done in a Christian person’s life. So be aware that this book is more of a testimony than a biographical account of her recovery. It didn’t detract from the story at all for me, but apparently it does for some.
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I love everything about Joni. I watched this before, but bought this as a gift for someone who has never seen it. Joni is one of my heroes. She is a wonderful example of surrender to the Lord. She is a fantastic artist and has more than one ministry,including sending wheelchairs to needy kids and adults all over the world.
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Denice Garner
5.0 out of 5 stars easy wonderful read.....so great for anyone having troubles
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Unbelievable story. Encouragement for those that have had an accident or injury.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a testimony!!!
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This book although brilliantly written has been such a blessing to my relationship with the Lord, ‘For such a time as this’, as my body continues to not function Joni’s words pointing me back to Jesus are not only a comfort but a challenge. To see my sorrows and trials as ‘friends’ is extremely challenging but Joni uses the bible to lay out the framework. What an inspiration!
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Beautiful story about an amazing women
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beautiful book, highly recommend it.
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I was very impressed with the book in spite of the fact that it is not a recent publication. It will be used in Pastoral Care for terminally ill teens. It is a very inspiring book and filled with hope for those that are going through a difficult time.
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I purchased this book for discussion in connection with our book group having just read 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes. Joni's book so clearly illustrated that there was life and hope after a quadriplegic accident, yet would have been out of place in a story like 'Me Before You' as it would have been an unbelievable ending.
While 'Me before You' was wholly absorbing, well written and page turning, Joni's story is one of courage and determination born from her faith in real life and, for that, I think we should all be grateful.
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