Europe, 1944-World War II

Initially, air-service crews were required to complete twenty-five missions
before returning to the United States. By the time we arrived, the number of missions had increased to fifty. The mortality rate was so high that they just couldn't bring in new crews fast enough . . . Fifty missions is an unbelievable worth calculating.

This is the remarkable true story of Joseph Banks, a young Latter-day Saint and lone survivor of his plane that was shot down during a dangerous bombing run over Germany on his 49th mission-one mission away from going home. A prisoner of war, Joseph overcame impossible odds to mount a miraculous escape and return safely to his wife and young son.

This inspirational story of one man's faith, prayer, and unwavering courage in the face of overwhelming adversity will change the lives of those who read it.

Published Reviews:

Covenant Press Release

Utah Native and World War II Veteran Shares His Miraculous and Touching Wartime Experiences

Jeff Lindsay

Mormanity: Recommended Reading: A Distant Prayer: Miracles of the 49th Combat Mission

Purchase:

Barnes & Noble

Amazon CD

Deseret Book CD

Seagull CD

This Is The Place CD

Reader Reviews:

Ronald R. Caruso

Joe's war experiences were amazing, unbelievable, and moved me to tears. It is endured. I felt his faith and beliefs as he pressed forward, and it was evident there was help given from a divine source. Gripping story and it held me captive.

Suzanne Grimes

Heartrending, yet informative and uplifting. Because of Joe, and others like him, I will no longer take for granted the freedom we enjoy in America.