
What People Are
Saying..
"For to me to live is Christ, to die is gain."
Phil. 1:21
"After reading Ben's book, From Despair to
Victory, it is clear to me that his life is a living testimony
of a man's faith in God. His Christian life and the Lord have
led him in the right direction. Dr Ben has had such a positive
impact on thousands of people around the world, it makes him a
truly exceptional person. This, among so many other reasons, is
why I consider Dr Ben A great friend and a role mode. I strongly
urge you to read this inspiring book."
Stephen R Goldberg,
Retired CEO
"...indeed,
From Despair to Victory
is a MUST READ BOOK! With our lives being so busy today, we read
very little in this life that is truly worth reading. I assure
you that you will find within the pages of this intriguing book,
someone who has gone from the brink of a wasted life, to a
transformed life filled with victorious living; with a moving
message you will never forget. Having known Ben since I was a
samll child, many years ago, I am aware of how God transformed
his life into a true instrument of the Lord Jesus Christ, to
lead thousands to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus. I
strongly challenge you to get a copy of this powerful and
wonderful book. Again I say:
From Despair to Victory
is a MUST READ BOOK!"
Joyce Whitaker, AZ
"Dr Bates, Thank you...your encouraging words definitely ministered to
my life..continue to write and may God almighty use you as a channel of
blessing to minister to others...Blessings!"
Regi Philip, Chaplain & Deputy Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow, FL
"Dr. Ben, reading
your marvelous book was like pulling a chapter out of my own life and a
review of the exciting events of those days; especially our days in
evangelism together.
You write well and I could see and "remember" many of those
incidents clearly. I was impressed especially with your recounting the
episodes regarding the orphaned six children you became the guardian of
and took them to England to grand parents. That was a perfect example of
you "being" the gospel...showing your faith, not only in word , but in
deed. I believe your book will reach many people. Your honesty is
important. I am honored to be a part of the story; a story that will
still be read long after we are gone.
I think of your book as an "adventure". It reads that way. I
remember all the wonderful times we spent together in ministry. I am
placing you book on a very special shelf in my library, where it is in
"good" company with some very important writers who have presented me
with signed copies of their books. My prayer that others may be enriched
by your book as I was. It is an important piece of literature. Thank
you!
Greg Walcott
Motion Picture/TV Actor. (4/13/09)