Refined by Fire: A Family's Triumph of Love and Faith
by Brian Birdwell, Mel Birdwell
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2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist!When hijacked American Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, LTC (RET) Brian Birdwell was only 15 to 20 yards away. He stepped out into the corridor and was instantly engulfed in flames--burns consumed 60 percent of his body, with almost 40 percent of them third-degree. Thirty-plus operations and countless physical therapy sessions later, his recovery has truly been remarkable, and spiritually he and his family are stronger than ever show more before. Brian and his wife, Mel, tell their captivating story of God's grace and sovereignty. show lessTags
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Brian Birdwell was very badly burned in the attack on the Pentagon on September 11. In the alternate voices of Brain and his wife, Mel they talk about his treatment and his struggles to recover. Brian and Mel both relied heavily on their faith in God for healing. This is an inspiration story for those of faith.
Brian and Mel Birdwell are candid about their experiences on and after September 11, when Brian was burned in the explosion of the plane at the Pentagon. This is a REAL look at faith and God's provision.
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Common Knowledge
- Original title
- Refined by Fire
- People/Characters
- Brian Birdwell; Mel Birdwell; Bill McKinnon; Barbara Bush; George Bush; Dane Rota (show all 10); John Collison; Robert Van Antwerp; Dr. James Jeng; Dr. Marion Jordan
- Important places
- Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, USA; Washington, D.C., USA; Georgetown, Washington, D.C., USA
- Important events
- September 11 Attacks (2001)
- Dedication
- To the memory of three great Americans--
Antoinette Sherman,
Cheryle D. Sincock
and Sandra C. Taylor--
who gave all at the Pentagon
September 11, 2001 - First words
- It was a day like any other at the Pentagon outside Washington, D. C.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)That is our ultimate sacrifice.
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
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