Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope by Don & Susie Van Ryn, Newell, Colleen & Whitney Cerak Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope
Book Review: Good Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I highly recommend this book. It's very touching and heartfelt. These two families share two different outcomes, but share the common thread of incredible faith that has helped all of them get through this unfortunate accident.
I grew up around the Marion (Ind). area (Gas City), and Mrs. Colleen Cerak had been the girl's junior high school P.E. teacher (Mississinewa, R.J. Baskett). Vaguely, I remember her taking a leave of absence because she had had a baby. This was back in 1987, so that baby would have been Whitney Cerak. I didn't realize it was the mother of the victim, but watched the Dateline special and recently finished the book. I thought Colleen looked very familiar on television. I couldn't figure it out until I noticed on the back of the book it said she was a P.E. teacher and coach in Michigan. I called the school to verify it and it was Colleen who indeed had been the P.E. teacher.
It's amazing to think how in less than 45 days these families lives would be altered forever. In our day and time of economic stress, loss of jobs, after reading this book, it sure puts your life in perspective. We need not to take our families for granted and learn to enjoy our loved ones, friends, and the overall fading moments of our lives. You just never know what can happen.
Book Review: Compelling - Couldn't put it down!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little familiar with this story, as I live in Indiana not far from where the accident happened and the story was covered quite extensively in the local newspaper. I was intrigued and confused about how Whitney's identity could have been mistaken for so long. After seeing both families tell their story on tv, I had to go out and get this book. I found it very compelling and I could not put it down. I normally take a long time to finish a book, but not this one. It is a very easy read, and even though you know how it ultimately turns out, you still find yourself drawn into the story and wondering what will happen next. I enjoyed reading the story from the families themselves, learning exactly what they went through, how they dealt with their grief, how Laura and Whitney could possibly have been mistaken for each other, and how they dealt with the surprise of a sudden turn of events. As others have said, if you didn't know any better, you'd think it was fiction. I highly recommend this book!Book Review: Unbelieveable story
Summary: 5 Stars
I knew about this story from the papers at the time, and because a friend's daughter went to Taylor University and was friends with one of the victims. What a tragic story that has been a blessing to many, many people. This is a book to treasure and to share with everyone you know. The faith of these famlies is amazing.Book Review: Grace Revealed
Summary: 5 Stars
As a Michigan Resident who lives near what happened to these two families, I couldn't wait to hear more details. I was not disappointed because details galore are contained in this great read. As a Christian I was blessed to read about God's Grace revealed in this walk through great trajedy. As a mom with a daughter of the same age as the girl who actually died - my heart broke for the family left to grieve after weeks of support to the wrong daughter. Here is a step by step read through a very personal "Job" experience (get your bibles out and read about Job) - and evidence of faith upheld, restored, and rewarded. Impossible to survive emotionally after an event like this? Yes! - and here is evidence.
Book Review: Keep your tissues near by
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a total blessing! Thank you for writing it, for sharing your story of faith to the world! I can't put it down! Every year my husband and I buy Christmas gifts with a purpose. I think this year, this book is that gift!