Let's Roll!: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage

Let's Roll!: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage
by Lisa Beamer

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Author: Lisa Beamer
Contributor: Ken Abraham
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-06-01
ISBN: 0842374183
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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Book Review: Very moving story
Summary: 5 Stars

Lisa begins the book by describing the events of the early morning of Sept. 11, 2001. She and her husband Todd had just returned from a European vacation the day before, and Todd was leaving early that morning to travel on business. She heard him leave before she and her boys, David, age 3, and Drew, age 19 months, got out of bed. Several months into her third pregnancy and tired from her long flight the day before, Lisa stayed in bed until her toddlers awoke, then she arose and began her day. Later, a friend called her and informed her of the events at the World Trade Center. Lisa turned on the t.v., and stayed riveted to it the rest of the day, watching the report of the crash of Flight 93 with horror. At this point, Lisa switches gears and begins several chapters in which she chronicles Todd's family history, his growing up years, and college life. She then spends the next few chapters giving the same information about herself. Lisa's simple, straightforward style speaks for itself. It struck me that both Todd and Lisa were raised in Christian, churchgoing homes, and that both of them were brought up to love the Lord and to live a Christian life. Both of them came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in their early years. Neither of them had "lightening-bolt" salvation experiences, but knew early on of their assurance of salvation and the importance of living according to Christian principles. Like many teenagers, Lisa went through a period in which she rebelled somewhat as she questioned the God who would take her father from their family when she was only 15. Lisa finally came to realize that God sometimes allows bad things to happen as a part of his plan, and what we on earth are not always meant to understand that plan. As Lisa matured in her Christian walk, she eventually accepted her father's death and claimed the verse that "All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord." She knew that someday she would understand God's plan in taking her father from his family. The next few chapters chronicle Lisa and Todd's meeting, courtship, and eventual marriage. Lisa portrays Todd as a goal-oriented person who did not act on impulse. Todd wanted them to have a long courtship and engagement so that they would be positive about their relationship. Similarly, Todd carefully outlined his career goals, and his move to Oracle computer software sales was another step in his eventual plan to have his own business. Also according to Todd's plan, he and Lisa had 2 children and moved into their dream home by the year 2000. He made sure that the family was involved in a church home, and they were very active, teaching Bible studies, helping with the youth, and planning of helping with missions. Not quite according to Todd's plan, Lisa's third pregnancy caught them by surprise, but they were extremely happy about the new baby due in January 2002. A huge sports fan, Todd wanted to take the boys to watch some big league games. At one of these, Lisa was struck by the picture that Todd and the boys made as they walked into the stadium. She snapped a photograph from behind of Todd leading the boys by the hand, having no way of knowing how famouse this picture would become. On September 10, Todd played with the boys and helped Lisa with their baths and bedtime. Often when he was trying to get the boys focused on a goal, Todd would say, "Let's roll!" The boys knew to quit playing around and get serious when their dad said those words. At this point, Lisa returns to the events of Sept. 11. She describes how family and church friends rallied round her and gave her support as the events unfolded. She describes her heartbreak and despair when she realizes that Todd was on Flight 93 and there were no survivors. In the following days, Lisa began to hear of the passengers of Flight 93 possibly trying to overtake the terrorists. The FBI allowed a United Airlines operator to call Lisa and tell her of the last phone call that Todd made. Lisa was reassured that Todd did not sit back passively during the hijacking and his last thoughts were of her and the boys. Lisa states that now she knows the answers to the questions that bothered her after her father's death. It was part of God's plan. God kne that Lisa would need experience on which to draw to help her own children as they deal with the same questions that she had. Lisa truly wants everyone to know what a comfort the Christian faith is, and therein lies the main message of this story.

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Summary of Let's Roll!: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage

2003 ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner!
The best-seller that has brought comfort and hope to millions in the wake of 9/11 is now available in softcover! Let's Roll!?the moving, behind-the-scenes story of United Flight 93 hero Todd Beamer and his widow, Lisa?is so much more than a tribute. A message of character, courage, and undeniable faith in the face of horrifying tragedy, it encourages anyone who reads it to live real life right now . . . and to have confidence and hope for the future.

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