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Mountain Rescue: A True Story of Unexpected Mercies and Deliverance (Expanded Edition) Kindle Edition

by Shelli Owen (Author), Mary Grimm (Author), Bruce Owen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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During spring break in March 2013, Mary Owen, a twenty-three-year-old student at George Fox University, went missing.
She was an avid adventurer and outdoor enthusiast who had previously hiked the 2653-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).
This is a story of the agony one mistake can precipitate—a picture of blunder, peril, and reckoning on a hazardous mountain at a dangerous time of year. It includes obsession, the allure of the outdoors, intense longing for adventure, entrapment in the wild, and Providential survival. It is an unforgettable glimpse of community prayer, faith, and hope, also of days of silence turned into song and resurrection.
Many people asked for this story to be written. The book includes Mary's account, her parents’ perspectives, along with a collage of contributions from other people who became part of the story as it unfolded in real-time.
This EXPANDED EDITION of the book is expressly for family, friends, and those interested in more background. It has color photos and four bonus chapters, featuring more background information about Mary and the support of family and friends throughout the incident.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09N4S45KH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Words In Time (December 5, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10010 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 489 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Shelli Owen

Shelli Owen

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Hello! Welcome to my author page.

I’m Shelli Owen, a first-time author. It took seven years of compiling material and writing before a rough draft was ready for "Mountain Rescue: a true story of unexpected mercies and deliverance." This book is now making its debut after the indirect help of my university professors; and the direct contributions of family and friends; besides an excellent developmental editor, a good copy editor, and outstanding book designers.

I'm also the mother of Mary—who this story is about and who is the contributor of several chapters in the book. Mary is the middle child among her siblings, Jessika, Rachel, Ruth, and Elijah.

Living with my husband, Bruce, in the Pacific Northwest where this story took place. Self-employed as a hopeful writer, artist, and Bible student.

Jesus is everything to me. Trying to learn and walk out His definition and example of love and goodness, through the power and help of His Holy Spirit that He gives, because of the everlasting mercy and grace of God, as His Word (in the Bible) reveals and promises, and as His Works (in and for all He has created) illuminate and demonstrate.

Favorite pastimes: walking/hiking; reading; bike riding; stargazing; river rafting; beach combing; camping with family or friends; watching movies or plays; word, literature, and human studies; drawing; printmaking; and painting.

If you appreciated this story and would like more details, you can visit the book website at: https://www.mountainrescue.online/

To see my projects or follow my blogs, visit my author website at: https://www.wordsintime.net/

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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There is no way she slid down the Reid Glacier Headwall. None. The RGH is sustained 50+ degrees of steep snow and ice (see pic). It’s also a steep climb out of the crater to achieve the top of the RGH. According to her description she was wet and tired and followed the fall line down from what she thought was the base of the Devils Kitchen Headwall. She was in no condition to climb out of the crater over the West Crater Rim to the top of the RGH. She likely followed the fall line down from the base of Crater Rock. A classic mistake on Mt Hood.Simple map reading and consultation with a few experts would have helped avoid such inaccurate descriptions. Sounds like the author did as much preparation writing this book as the victim did preparing for her climb.
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Cellambson
5.0 out of 5 stars In spite of the seemingly impossibility of this event, All, I mean ALL of the events are true!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
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I am the Aunt of Mary Owen. Having read this account, the actual events are very accurate and true. It was indeed seemingly impossible and that is why this book is so powerful! It is TRUE! Mary was lost on Mt Hood for 6 days and nights, with only a light jacket and tennis shoes. If you still don't believe that this is true, go look it up on old news feeds and documentaries. It Happened! She was definitely blessed to still be alive and if anyone were to talk to the actual people who were there, they would learn that this is a true story.
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Jewelee
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a miracle!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022
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To the one who says this can't be true, they are obviously one of those who shoots from the hip without researching! Just check the news articles, (there are many), from that story and it will be validated. And read the Bible and God's work in men's lives will be validated. If you read that review, don't take someone's OPINION as fact. You will miss out! I also know this family and the fact is the story is 100% true! It was written with the purpose of glorifying God and His miraculous work in our lives. Though people don't do miracles, God still does. He is God and we are not and that is why some things can't be grasped in the realm of human thinking. I challenge everyone to read this life-changing story!
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Echoson
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible True Story
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
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I remember when Mary went missing on Mt. Hood and the amazed relief when she was found alive. Most rescues end up being recoveries. Few survive being stuck in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
A few years later I had the privilege of meeting Mary in person and talking to her about her misadventure. She is a very special lady. I enjoyed the book. It is a combination story and devotional. It’s the story of how God intervened in her life and of his faithfulness. I plan to read it again. For those who say it’s not true you can look up the news reports.
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barbi doran
5.0 out of 5 stars Still amazed and in awe of the many miracles God did!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
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I work at George Fox and knew Mary before she survived her mountain experience, prayed for her safe return as she was being searched for and rejoiced that she was found ALIVE! and on Easter weekend! The sheer magnitude of miracles that God did on Mary's behalf still amazes me to this day! Read for yourself and see the miraculous the Lord has done! 🤗
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Orion
5.0 out of 5 stars A testimony of God's goodness and protection
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
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The true story of Mary, as she attempted to summit Mount Hood, and ended up in an impossible situation. Through the prayers of many people, she had peace and was found and rescued by helicopter.
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Seminary Student
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022
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What a great story!! A living miracle!
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Harold E.
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor route description
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
There is no way she slid down the Reid Glacier Headwall. None. The RGH is sustained 50+ degrees of steep snow and ice (see pic). It’s also a steep climb out of the crater to achieve the top of the RGH. According to her description she was wet and tired and followed the fall line down from what she thought was the base of the Devils Kitchen Headwall. She was in no condition to climb out of the crater over the West Crater Rim to the top of the RGH. She likely followed the fall line down from the base of Crater Rock. A classic mistake on Mt Hood.
Simple map reading and consultation with a few experts would have helped avoid such inaccurate descriptions. Sounds like the author did as much preparation writing this book as the victim did preparing for her climb.
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Harold E.
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor route description
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
There is no way she slid down the Reid Glacier Headwall. None. The RGH is sustained 50+ degrees of steep snow and ice (see pic). It’s also a steep climb out of the crater to achieve the top of the RGH. According to her description she was wet and tired and followed the fall line down from what she thought was the base of the Devils Kitchen Headwall. She was in no condition to climb out of the crater over the West Crater Rim to the top of the RGH. She likely followed the fall line down from the base of Crater Rock. A classic mistake on Mt Hood.
Simple map reading and consultation with a few experts would have helped avoid such inaccurate descriptions. Sounds like the author did as much preparation writing this book as the victim did preparing for her climb.
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Marjory O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Miracles do happen
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
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This is an amazing recounting of how a community of faith and prayers can do the impossible. It's an inspirational journey that took place as the search for Mary went on.
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