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The Sacred Acre

Audiobook

When tragedy devastated a small town, an unlikely source of inspiration pieced the community back together in this dramatic true story.

On a Sunday in May 2008, an F5 tornado hit the town of Parkersburg, Iowa, killing eight people and destroying 250 homes and businesses within a span of 34 seconds. The next day, Parkersburg's beloved football coach, Ed Thomas, made a stunning prediction: "God willing, we will play our first home game here on this field this season."

One hundred days later, the home team scored a victory on the field they dubbed the Sacred Acre, serving as a galvanizing point for the town to band together and rebuild. But just as Parkersburg was recovering, another disaster struck.

While working with a group of football and volleyball players early one morning, one of Thomas's former students walked in and gunned him down at point-blank range. Thomas was only 58 years old. The murder of this hometown hero spread across national news headlines, and Thomas's community reeled from the shock. But his story doesn't end there.

As you discover more about this incredible town, you'll learn:

  • That grief is no match for love
  • The life-changing power of faith and forgiveness
  • What it truly means to lean on your community
  • How to use your God-given gifts for good
  • Praise for The Sacred Acre:

    "Ed Thomas was a man who lived the gospel, loved his family, and believed in doing things the right way. He taught his players that there are no shortcuts and that you will ultimately be judged, not by what you did, but on how you did it. His heart, his faith, and his Christian character are evident in so many of them. I believe that reading this book will give you a better understanding of this special man and the example he left for all of us to follow."

    —Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts


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    Publisher: Zondervan Edition: Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook

    • ISBN: 9780310332213
    • File size: 187809 KB
    • Release date: August 12, 2011
    • Duration: 06:31:16

    MP3 audiobook

    • ISBN: 9780310332213
    • File size: 187829 KB
    • Release date: August 12, 2011
    • Duration: 06:34:17
    • Number of parts: 6

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    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook

    Languages

    English

    When tragedy devastated a small town, an unlikely source of inspiration pieced the community back together in this dramatic true story.

    On a Sunday in May 2008, an F5 tornado hit the town of Parkersburg, Iowa, killing eight people and destroying 250 homes and businesses within a span of 34 seconds. The next day, Parkersburg's beloved football coach, Ed Thomas, made a stunning prediction: "God willing, we will play our first home game here on this field this season."

    One hundred days later, the home team scored a victory on the field they dubbed the Sacred Acre, serving as a galvanizing point for the town to band together and rebuild. But just as Parkersburg was recovering, another disaster struck.

    While working with a group of football and volleyball players early one morning, one of Thomas's former students walked in and gunned him down at point-blank range. Thomas was only 58 years old. The murder of this hometown hero spread across national news headlines, and Thomas's community reeled from the shock. But his story doesn't end there.

    As you discover more about this incredible town, you'll learn:

  • That grief is no match for love
  • The life-changing power of faith and forgiveness
  • What it truly means to lean on your community
  • How to use your God-given gifts for good
  • Praise for The Sacred Acre:

    "Ed Thomas was a man who lived the gospel, loved his family, and believed in doing things the right way. He taught his players that there are no shortcuts and that you will ultimately be judged, not by what you did, but on how you did it. His heart, his faith, and his Christian character are evident in so many of them. I believe that reading this book will give you a better understanding of this special man and the example he left for all of us to follow."

    —Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts


    Expand title description text
    • Details

      Publisher:
      Zondervan
      Edition:
      Unabridged

      OverDrive Listen audiobook
      ISBN: 9780310332213
      File size: 187809 KB
      Release date: August 12, 2011
      Duration: 06:31:16

      MP3 audiobook
      ISBN: 9780310332213
      File size: 187829 KB
      Release date: August 12, 2011
      Duration: 06:34:17
      Number of parts: 6

    • Creators
    • Formats
      OverDrive Listen audiobook
      MP3 audiobook
    • Languages
      English