While Christians will never deny the power of faith, there are times when even the most unwavering among us can have a crisis of belief. These are often ironically during periods in which we should rely on faith the most, such as after the death of a loved one. Riel Pasaribu's book, Escape from Death, is an inspirational testimony of the power of faith in Jesus Christ to save us from the brink of disaster. After reading Pasaribu's harrowing account of survival and recovery, readers will no doubt, reflect on their own faith and beliefs.

Pasaribu, a father of several children and a devoted Christian, was on a Garuda 737 aircraft when it crashed on March 7, 2007 near Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Twenty-two people were killed instantly, with dozens more seriously injured. Pasaribu, himself, suffered from severe burns on over fifty percent of his body. Yet, throughout the turmoil immediately after the crash and through the following years of painful recuperation, he never wavered in his belief that Christ had saved him from death on that dark day.

Escape from Death is one man's testimony about how faith in the everlasting God can triumph over death. For the Christian, the story is both reassuring and comforting. In a world where real evil exists, in which we're all subject to the whims of nature and man, Riel's account of survival will surely encourage readers into taking actions in their own lives to ensure a better relationship with God. The book brings the reader along on a roller coaster ride of emotions, beginning with the crash of the plane and ending with Pasaribu's triumph over his physical infirmities. For the believer who is searching for a truly gripping testimony that is as exciting as it is persuasive, Escape from Death is an exhilarating read that will leave readers reflecting on it for weeks after they have finished it.