A Distant Prayer

Title: A Distant Prayer

Authors: Joseph Banks and Jerry Borrowman

Pages: 147

Genre: Memoir, LDS

Grade: A-

Synopsis: Joseph Banks (brother of Elder Ben Banks and former Stake President) was a flight engineer aboard a B-17 bomber in World War II. He was the only survivor (out of 10 crewmen) when his plane was shot down over northern Germany. The crew was on their 49th mission, 1 successful mission from returning home. This book documents the incredible miracles that took place both aboard the airplane and down on the ground where he spent months imprisoned in a German concentration camp.

My Review: This was a great Sunday read (and I really did read it in one Sunday). The story is written as if Joe was sitting next to you telling it. His faith, his strength and prayers are inspiring and truly he inspired many in his company and innumerable others through the telling of this story. The miracles that he was blessed with leave you believing that God had a higher calling for him. An incredible story.