I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect
when Johannes Adendorff asked me to review his book. The best I can tell, this memoir is his debut
book. I was a little dismayed at the type’s format, as that’s an indicator that
the book is self-published. Not that that’s a bad thing’ I’ve read some
wonderful self-published books.
Johannes wanted to be a farmer like
his father. He found peace in the simple farm life. But when he goes to Grootberg
Agricultural High School when he was 13, the other boys pick on him. The bullying
was horrible, and I’m surprised that he wasn’t seriously, physically injured at
times. Many nights, he begged Jesus to help him.
After finishing Grootberg, by South
African law, Johannes was required to fulfill military service. He had only
been on base a week when a group of men, the Parachute Battalion, arrived.
Johannes thought they were the coolest dudes he had ever seen. He wanted to
become one of them.
It wasn’t easy, but Johannes worked
to make himself eligible for that elite squad. In the meantime, he got hooked
on sky-diving, eventually becoming a expert in the field. He traveled the world working as an
instructor and jumping every chance he got.
Then one day, Johannes heard God
talking to him. I don’t want to give any of the plot away, but Johannes went
from a wild-child to a more serious, devout individual.
I’m glad I gave A Different Plan, a
chance. The book may have its problems, but it’s a captivating read. A Different Plan: A True Story of an
Adrenaline Junkie Who Found God’s Plan…and receives 5 out of 5 stars
in Julie’s world.
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