The Fourth Fisherman

Joe Kissack had everything the world values--cars, a large home, a beautiful wife and family, and a career that most would envy.  What he didn't have was acceptance and love from his earthly father.  He was on his way to the top but he couldn't imagine or see the storm that was headed his way. 

While Joe was enjoying his in-the-spotlight lifestyle, three Mexican fisherman were fighting for their lives.  They had left shore on October 28, 2005, along with two other men, in a small fiberglass boat headed out for a three day fishing trip.  All were experienced fishermen and knew the danger that the waters could hold but none would have even dreamed of what the trip would hold.  Several days and a storm later, all they had left was meager remnants of food which was quickly depleted and a Bible, no gasoline or freshwater.   With little hope and no food or water, only the Word of God and raw seafood and birds kept them alive.

While Joe and the fishermen were not even on the same continent, all were lost in one way or another but their lives do become miraculously intertwined.  Typically, I am a fiction reader but this is one story that I couldn't put down.   Even though a true story, it reads easily and is a page turner but not necessarily written for one with a weak stomach.  The fishermen must go to extreme lengths to stay alive.  It is an amazing and inspirational story about relying on God no matter your circumstances.  I would love to have the opportunity to hear Joe's story in person.

I received this book from Multnomah Press in exchange for an honest review.  I was not persuaded in any way to write a positive one.  The book and the story itself, however, make that necessary.  This book is scheduled to be released in March 2012.