Miracle on the Mountain: A True Tale of Faith and Survival [Mass Market Paperback]

Mike & Mary Couillard (Author), Willam And Marilyn Hoffer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1999

It was a cold yet breathtakingly beautiful day in January 1995 when Mike Couillard, a United States Air Force officer on assignment in Turkey, took his son Matthew skiing. As they rode the T-bar to the magnificent peaks of the 7,300-foot-high Kartalkaya Mountain, there was nothing to foretell the nightmare that was to come.It was the middle of the afternoon when they reached the top and, although it had started to snow, they still had time to ski. An experienced skier, Mike made note of his surroundings and kept the overhead line in sight as they glided downward. But suddenly the snow fell harder, visibility decreased, hidden rocks sent them plunging into the snow, and dense stands of pine trees forced them off the trail. Desperately, they looked for the lift line - or anything familiar - and saw nothing but white. They were lost.In the days that followed, Mike and his son desperately fought cold and hunger, while U.S. and Turkish teams were conducting a massive search and the story was making headlines throughout the world. But as hope for survival dwindled, their family and friends could do nothing but pray. Mike a Matt also asked for God's help, as Mike made the most difficult decision of his life - on that could mean death or salvation.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Three years ago, when U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Mike Couillard and his 10-year-old son, Matthew, skied into a blizzard atop Kartalkaya Mountain in Turkey (where Couillard was stationed), they plunged themselves and their family into an extreme test of their faith in God, and were forced to the limits of human endurance. This account of the crisis shuttles from Couillard's intense narrative of being stranded, to his wife's prayer-filled vigil at their home in Ankara, to details of the extensive search efforts organized by both the Turkish and American governments. As frostbite and starvation threaten the lost pair and hope diminishes in every quarter, tension mounts, despite a certain sketchiness in the coverage of the stranded skiers (little is mentioned of the hunger they must have felt, for example). But the narrative (and the reader) make it through the rough spots to celebrate the strength and intelligence of Couillard and his son, as well as that of the courageous men who continued to search for them despite sinking hopes and terrible odds. This adventure tale with a spiritual spin seems just right for a TV movie.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

E.W. Scollon is the head of Disney Educational Productions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Avon (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380789795
• ISBN-13: 978-0380789795
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,173,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing tale, January 9, 2005

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This review is from: Miracle on the Mountai H (Hardcover)

Wow...This book was amazing. When I entered the library I first picked this book up with reluctance. I'm of a rather un-religious nature, and I feared from the title that this might be a preachy book. However, in need of something to read, I checked it out anyway. Let me just say: wow. This story greatly displayed faith and survival in a way that touched the heart and kept my interest. It wonderfuly integrated religious teachings and a great story, one that really did make me think. I wish the best to the Couillard's in the future and reccomend this book to anyone who need proof that the impossible can be overcome if you keep trying and keep faith in yourself and others.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the couillards, June 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Miracle on the Mountain: A True Tale of Faith and Survival (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was cool and pretty accurate. It might make you cry though, I did. Definately worth reading. written by mel (matt's girlfriend)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and Confirms the Power of Prayer, December 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Miracle on the Mountai H (Hardcover)

My family and I have been friends with the Couillards since 1983. We were part of the worldwide prayer chain who were praying for Mike and Matthews safe return. It was amazing to read the story of how God sustained Mike, Matthew and their entire family thru this ordeal. I encourage everyone to read this book. If you already believe, it will reconfirm that God does answer prayers and if you don't yet believe it will provide testimony that He is firmly in control of ALL circumstances.