The only way forward is back

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader

Title:

The only way forward is back: A story of war, adoption and finding your purpose in God’s plan

Author:

Jackson TerKeurst with Kaley Rivera Thompson

Publisher:

David C. Cook

https://davidccook.org/

Date:

2025

Format:

Paperback

Length:

256 pages

Overview:

Jackson Terkeurst was many things: son of a town chief, grandson of a witch doctor, an orphan and a war statistic, a survivor of gunfire and starvation. But through his story of coming to America and being adopted by a Christian family, that identity changed to a child of God. He was an orphan in every sense of the word but all that changed and his story is inspiring and encouraging to anyone who has ever felt their identity was at risk.

Rating:

4 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Fans of autobiographies; those interested in adoption and identity

Christian impact:

One main theme in TerKeurst’s book is finding your purpose in God’s plan.

Also includes:

-afterward

-acknowledgements

-Liberian dictionary

-how to support ACFI

-notes

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