FROM THE POINT TO THE CROSS: ONE VIETNAM VET'S JOURNEY TOWARD FAITH [Paperback]

Den Slattery (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2004

From the Point to the Cross isthe story of one man's journey to a war torn country on the other side of theworld and back. It's also about finding meaning and purpose in life. The bookchronicles the author's adventures throughout his 26 years in the military andthe lessons about life that he learned along the way. Many people have beentouched by Den's story. It has been aired on over 500 radio stations around theworld. "From the Point to the Cross is Great!"¿ Merlin Carothers(Best selling author with over 10 million books in print)"After reading From the Point tothe Cross I was inspired to change my life." Jerry Altimus(Former pointman in Vietnam)"I enjoyed Den's book greatly. Itis excellent!"Dr. Rose Sims (College Professor& author)"The text is riveting!"Major Jim Wilson (US Army,Retired)"I loved Den's book. It wouldmake a great movie."Bill Honer¿ (Stock Broker)"I read Den's book and then wentout and bought two more copies to give away." Peggy Sprague (Farmers wife)

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About the Author

In 1969, Den went to Vietnamas an infantryman with the Marines. Out of the 200 men who went with him only25 made it back. Den was one of them. In 1972, Den returned to Vietnamwith the Army working in avionics on helicopters. Something amazing happened duringthat second tour in Vietnamthat changed his life. He went on to become an Army Chaplain. Den has aBachelor's degree in Psychology from Spring Arbor University,two Master's degrees from Anderson University,and a Doctorate from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.He is currently a Pastor in Ludington, Michigan,where he lives with his wife, Karen, and their four children. He is the authorof three other books and is the founder of Point to the Cross Ministries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (March 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414043147
• ISBN-13: 978-1414043142
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,035,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am a retired Army Chaplain and the author of 9 books. Like most authors, I write what I know. That's why 5 of my books are based on my own experiences.

I served two tours of duty in Vietnam--one with the Marines and the second tour with the Army. My most popular books are "Changed By War" and "From the Point to the Cross."

However, my newest book, which is a novel, is gaining ground. It's called "Holding Christmas." It is the story of two soldiers who return from Vietnam at the end of the war and are welcomed home the right way.

I have been told many times that my books inspire people, and at times even change some lives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book you won't forget, December 21, 2011

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This review is from: FROM THE POINT TO THE CROSS: ONE VIETNAM VET'S JOURNEY TOWARD FAITH (Paperback)

I read this book several years ago and have never forgotten it, even though I read a lot of books and most of them fade into hazy memory rather quickly. It was searingly honest and really helped me better understand the men who served in the Vietnam War, which was the constant background noise on my family's living room TV every night of my childhood. Den Slattery provides the details that only someone who was there can do. His description of his change from rejecting Christianity and embracing the occult to believing in and following the God of the Bible is oddly humorous and I still laugh when I remember it. This is a good read, quick and powerful.