A Higher Calling, Harold Earls, IV
A Higher Calling, Harold Earls, IV
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A Higher Calling
Pursuing Love, Faith, and Mount Everest for a Greater Purpose

Author: Harold Earls, IV, Rachel Earls

Narrator: Harold Earls, IV, Rachel Earls

Unabridged: 5 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/02/2020


Synopsis

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • The husband and wife behind the popular Earls Family Vlogs share their inspiring love story of how an expedition to climb Mount Everest deepened their faith, strengthened their commitment, and sharpened their vision to make a difference in the world.
 
As a senior at West Point, Harold Earls dreamed of summiting Mount Everest after graduation and bringing awareness to the issue of PTSD in soldiers and veterans. But as a novice mountain climber and newlywed, could he really leave his wife, Rachel, on the other side of the world to pursue such a dangerous quest? After all, Rachel’s dream was to be a wife and mother. She knew that her husband’s audacious goal might lead to her to give up everything.
 
A Higher Calling takes us on a beautiful journey through the ups and downs of their relationship, from their unlikely introduction and whirlwind romance to their fairy-tale wedding and the dreams they shared. Dreams that required tremendous sacrifice and faith—in each other and in God.
 
As their dreams are realized, witness how Harold and Rachel used their powerful bond of love to overcome obstacles and learn that life is about doing versus having, serving versus getting, being versus wanting.
 
A Higher Calling shows each of us that when God’s purpose and our passion meet, we can transcend any sacrifice we make on the mountains of adversity. And as we approach life with an attitude of thanksgiving, we realize that being joyful and living in love is worth it. Every time.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Madalyn

I absolutely loved this book! I was so excited when Harold and Rachel announced on their YouTube channel that they were writing a book back in May of 2019. I couldn't hardly wait for it to come out! I loved how the book was set up. The book goes back and forth between Harold's point of view and Rache......more

A Higher Calling is both a love story and an adventure story all in one. Beautifully narrated by husband and wife Harold and Rachel Earls, this book captured my attention from the start and changed me on many levels. I loved how both authors' unique voices were portrayed and I feel like I got to kno......more

Goodreads review by Stacey

A Higher Calling is a thrilling true life story of how God protected Captain Earls and brought him home to his love Rachel. It recounts their struggles and strides from dating to engagement to marriage and then to their separation as Earls climbs Everest. Throughout the story, they emphasize God's p......more

Goodreads review by Hannah

I have sat and rewritten this review more than five times trying to find the perfect words to describe not only how good of a book in general it was, but how much it meant to me. There were chapters in this book that I seriously thought Rachel and Harold wrote for me because they related to my life......more


Quotes

“An inspirational and captivating story from beginning to end. Harold and Rachel challenge each one of us through fear, faith, and humor to strive for the very best in our lives.”—CPT Davis, Army officer, and Casey Marlar, vlogger and founder of Rosie Daze Boutique

“I’m grateful for Harold and Rachel, who use their influence to share the truth that even in the face of great adversity, our hope comes from the Lord!”—Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church, Washington, DC, author of Single, Dating, Engaged, Married

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“[A] stirring memoir [with] breathtaking descriptions . . . combining intense adventure and sincere emotion.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)