When Tragedy and History Collide: American Moments Features Stories of Hope, Desperation and Encouragement Latest in U-Turn Series includes stories from 9/11

When tragedy strikes, it etches into our memory with a powerful and indelible force. In God Allows U-Turns: American Moments (Promise Press), Allison Gappa Bottke reminds us that God often uses crisis to help us reorder our priorities. Along with twenty first-person stories from the September 11th tragedy, Bottke gleans stories from many of Americas most memorable crises and disasters, including World War I and II, the Great Depression, Vietnam, Columbine, Oklahoma City, Pearl Harbor and others. She shows us that God is always present in our lives, even in our darkest moments. For more information on the fourth volume in the popular God Allows U-Turns book series log on to the web site at: http://www.godallowsuturns.com To schedule an interview with Allison Bottke, call Creative Resources @ 800/858-9388 ISBN # 1-58660-581-X $9.99 (263-pages) ##

Fall, 2002 - Fairbault, Minnesota -- Catastrophes alter the way we see our world and our lives. Times of war, depression, calamity, or terror alter our perception of reality in ways that forever change us.

In God Allows U-Turns: American Moments (Promise Press), Allison Gappa Bottke reminds us that God often uses crisis to help us reorder our priorities. To prove this point, she has compiled nearly eighty real life stories written by contributors from around the country. In each instance, these heroes and heroines have faced death or disappointment and discovered something new about themselves, their values, or their Maker.

On the eve of Americas most horrific tragedy, Bottke assures us that in the midst of our struggles, God is with us. She recounts the first hand experiences of those who fled World Trade Center Tower Two to those inexplicably unscathed by the full force of an airliner pummeling the Pentagon. Though many people lost their lives, far more were miraculously protected during the chaos.

From the East Coast to the West, Americans were united through collective pain. Yet the initial shock and feelings of helplessness gave way to heartfelt sympathy as ordinary people made extraordinary sacrifices to help others. In Recovery at Ground Zero," Bottke reminds us the physical unearthing compels us to consider a greater purpose. Some people reevaluate their values. Faith becomes deeper, more important."

"God used the tragedy to save thousands of lost souls," says Bottke. People who had not given God a thought in years were suddenly calling out to Him as their only source of hope. Among Bottkes collections of stories, one man remarked, That day reopened my eyes to the Lord. I started walking with Him faithfully again."

Others who escaped from the tragedy of 9/11 made split-second assessments of their lives and found they were ready to meet their Maker. One survivor recalls, I reviewed my life, and I was satisfied. I felt the presence of God, and I was at peace." Though the focus of American Moments is on individual experiences and observations, Bottke points out that the tragic events of last year were acts by evil people who committed a sin.

When tragedy strikes, it etches into our memory with a powerful and indelible force. Bottke gleans stories from many of Americas most memorable crises and disasters, including World War I and II, the Great Depression, Vietnam, Columbine, Oklahoma City, Pearl Harbor and others. She shows us that God is always present in our lives, even in our darkest moments. In His love and compassion, God brings His grace and presence even in the worst circumstances. ##

To schedule an interview with Allison Bottke,
call Creative Resources @ 800/858-9388
ISBN # 1-58660-581-X $9.99 (263-pages)