© 2005, 2014 by Edgar Harrell and David Harrell
Published by Bethany House Publishers
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Ebook edition created 2014
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ISBN 978-1-4412-6455-8
Quotes from survivors specially highlighted throughout this book are from Only 317 Survived! copyright © 2002, USS Indianapolis Survivors’ Organization.
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the New American Standard Bible®, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Scripture quotations identified KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture quotations identified NCV are from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Word Publishing, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
This book recounts events in the life of Edgar Harrell according to the author’s recollection and from the author’s perspective. While all the stories are true, some dialogue and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved.
Cover design by Paul Higdon
Author is represented by Walter Scott Lamb