The book tells the miracle of john smith but also the struggles they face with their faith. Breakthrough audiobook, written by joyce smith audio editions. This is us actress chrissy metz honored to star in new. Chrissy metz in the impossible will be a major new role. Apr 09, 2019 john smith, an adopted boy from guatemala, is a living, breathing, walking miracle and his unbelievable true story is going to the big screen april 17 in the 20th century faithbased film. In the upcoming book the impossible the miraculous story of a. Breakthrough goodreads meet your next favorite book. Taken to the hospital, johns loss of life was a foregone conclusion, until his mother joyce smith arrived with a completely different expectation. Grant nieportes screenplay is based on the real smiths 2017 book written. They are available to speak at church services, conferences, personal appearances, media interviews, and book signings. These 2020 oscar contenders started as books the new york. Dec 06, 2018 based on joyce smith s book the impossible. Resurrection faithwordshachette book group, joyces justpublished book. At the hospital, john lay lifeless for more than 60 minutes.
The film is based on actual events that occurred in 2015 and are related by joyce smith in her 2017 book the impossible. When joyce smith s fourteenyearold son john fell through an icy missouri lake one winter morning, she and her family had seemingly lost everything. Author interview scott smith, author of the ruins bookpage. Joyce and john smith and jason noble will be sharing the story of the impossible and the things they have learned at live events. The miraculous true story of a mothers faith and her childs resurrection kindle edition by smith, joyce, kolbaba, ginger. The impossible pulls readers in by reminding us that our lives can change in a moment. They were in new york city to promote the impossible. Joyce and john smith author, the impossible faithwords 2017 speaker. Im sure well take a look at that once we get closer to the films release date. Desperate, joyce cried out to god in time of need to save her son and 60 minutes later, god did the impossible.
Breakthrough was first published as the impossible. Joyce smith is a stellar example of a great evangelizer. Breakthrough the movie is based on the impossible book, written by joyce smith. In part one of a twopart interview with joyce and john smith and pastor.
When joyce smiths 14yearold adopted son john fell through an icy lake in. In the impossible book, joyce smith mentions that something in tommy shines spirit prompted and almost pushed him to move in a different direction, straight toward the ice shelf. First trailer for breakthrough starring chrissy metz, josh. Interview author joyce smith of the impossible wpastor jason. Two years ago, joyce smith received the news that her 14yearold son was pronounced clinically dead after a terrible fall through an icy missouri lake. Teenager who died after drowning in icy water comes back. Intro jerome bloomfieldthe other side by christi given. This is us star chrissy metz is unapologetic about her.
Host craig syracusa talks joyce smith, author of the impossible in which she tells the story of her sons reallife miracle. Breakthrough is based on joyces 2017 book the impossible. The official page of pastor jason noble from the movie breakthrough. Holy spirit raises family, community from depths of despair. Apr 18, 2019 jason, john and joyce smith left to right agencythis week, the unbelievable, miraculous story of john smith, a boy who was prayed back to life, will be shared with millions throughout the world in the film breakthrough, spearheaded by hollywood producer and minister devon franklin and starring chrissy metz, josh lucas and topher grace. The miraculous story of a mothers faith and her childs resurrection is a nonfiction biography written by american author joyce smith.
New movie breakthrough provides miraculous glimpse of prayer. Jan 31, 2018 the emmynominated this is us star has inked a deal to star in the impossible from fox 2000, ew has confirmed. For over 30 years, we have partnered with authors, publishers, and businesses to get books to speaking and training events, business conferences, and into company book clubs and reading listsmoving books and ideas into the business world every single day. Chrissy metz interview for breakthrough, all the latest gaming news. The impossible true story about the powerful impact of prayer that inspired the major motion picture starring chrissy metz, topher grace, dennis haysbert, and josh lucas. Based on the true story of 14year old john smith who, on january 19, 2015, fell through the ice of lake st. I believe the author was motivated to share the story of her son as an encouragement that prayer works and god does care.
Saconnects magazines exclusive interview with the makers of breakthrough, opening today 41719 in theaters worldwide. Holy spirit raises family, community from depths of. When joyce smith s 14yearold adopted son john falls through an icy missouri lake, all hope seems lost. Inspired by joyce smiths 2017 book, the impossible.
When times are hard, faith can help us breakthrough. Chrissy metz in the impossible will be a major new role for. The smiths incredible story of healing and restoration is the subject of joyces forthcoming book, the impossible. Breakthrough written by joyce smith and has been published by faithwords this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 20171107 with religion categories. Breakthrough in paperback by joyce smith, ginger kolbaba.
Impossible miracle to become movie wentzville, mo local mother joyce smith s book about her sons miraculous survival after falling through the ice of lake saint louis will become a film. Apr 25, 2019 breakthrough is based on the incredible true story of one mothers unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. Interview author joyce smith of the impossible wpastor. Dennis haysbert has been cast in fox 2000s breakthrough previously titled the impossible, the faithbased drama based on the true story of joyce smith s account of her sons mir. She recalled how she spoke on the phone with john about the familys plans for the day just before he walked out onto the ice. January 19th, 2015, john smith portrayed by marcel ruiz was playing on an. In her book the impossible releases today via hatchette press, she tells the story of her son john, a child she adopted from guatemala. When he was finally pulled from the freezing waters, he was rushed to a nearby hospital, receiving 27minutes of cpr in the process. Her son, john, was only 14 at the time of the incident. It was a feeling as though someone were next to him guiding him. Joyce smiths 14yearold son john was clinically dead for more than an hour after falling.
Charles, missouri, with her husband brian, with whom she has four sons joseph, tom, charles, and john and five grandchildren. The story documents the real death experience of her son john and the miracle of god that brought him back to life. Nov 07, 2017 impossible miracle to become movie wentzville, mo local mother joyce smith s book about her sons miraculous survival after falling through the ice of lake saint louis will become a film. The film is an adaptation of joyce smith s faithbased book the impossible. When joyce smiths 14yearold son john fell through an icy missouri lake one. The smith s incredible story of healing and restoration is the subject of joyce s forthcoming book, the impossible.
Breakthrough audiobook, written by joyce smith audio. Jun 23, 2019 the film is based on a book written by joyce smith about the incredible story of her sons survival. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. She worked for 25 years in accounting, but feels her biggest accomplishment has been as a wife and motherone of the toughest jobs, with the lowest pay but. From producer devon franklin and based on joyce smith s book of the same name comes the new motion picture breakthrough april 19th, an exhilarating reminder that faith and undeniable hope can. The accident happened on the morning of january 19, 2015. Mar 22, 2018 the impossible, follows the true story of smith s 14yearold son, john smith. Jacob sahms in part one of a twopart interview with joyce and john smith and pastor jason noble, readers can hear the firsthand account of johns fateful accident, and the incredible way that god brought him back from the dead.
Joyce smith was born in wichita, kansas, and due to her fathers job, she grew up all over. Apr 22, 2019 breakthrough the movie is based on the impossible book, written by joyce smith. The book, released on november 7, 2017, tells the story of joyce s 14yearold son john, who fell through icy lake sainte louise, the smaller of two lakes in the community of lake st. The impossible reveals prayers immediate and powerful impact throu. Through the years and the struggles, when life seemed more about hurt and loss than hope and mercy, god was positioning the smiths for something extraordinary the death and resurrection of their son. Feb, 2019 when mother joyce smith chrissy metz, this is us and her church community stormed heaven with prayers, a miracle happened. The story focuses on joyce smith chrissy metz, a true believer. When joyce smith s adopted son john falls through an icy missouri lake, all hope seems lost. John smith left poses with his mother, joyce smith, and two actors who portray them in a movie on wednesday, march 20, 2019, in lake st. Joyce smith is a wife, mother, and debut author of the impossible.
Yet, his mother refused to lose faith and fervently prayed for a miracle. Feb 01, 2018 in the impossible, metz will play joyce smith. Smith and her son have recently appeared in interviews promoting the book and speaking about johns incomparable experience. Impossible miracle to become movie wentzville, mo patch. The impossible reveals prayers immediate and powerful impact through the true account of a family whose son died and was miraculously resurrected. Breakthrough is an inspirational book by author joyce smith. With no cpr for 27 minutes and no pulse for 45 minutes, the emergency medical team delivered the worst possible news to johns mother, joyce. Breakthrough is based on the inspirational true story of one mothers unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. Joyce smith was born in wichita, kansas, and due to her fathers job, grew up all over the country. Dennis haysbert joins faithbased breakthrough at fox 2000. Louise with two friends after a sleepover, fell through the ice, and was held under the water for fifteen minutes. The miraculous true story of a mothers faith and her childs resurrection.
May, 2019 breakthrough, the christian drama film is based on the christian book the impossible, an account of true events written by joyce smith with ginger kolbaba, and is directed by roxann dawson and. The impossible reveals prayers immediate and powerful impact through the true account of a family whose son died and was miraculously. Joyce, the mom refused the pronouncement and cried out to god right there in. When joyce smith s 14yearold adopted son john fell through an icy lake in missouri one winter morning three years ago, if could have been a tragic ending. In recognition of the power of the films message, im reposting an interview i did with joyce smith, the mother of the resurrected boy at the center of the story, that was originally published on. Breakthrough mom joyce smith talks about the reallife miracle. An film is also in development through 20th century fox, by executive producer devon franklin heaven is for real, miracles from heaven. Breakthrough mom joyce smith talks about the reallife. Joyce smith was born in wichita, kansas, and due to her fathers job, she grew up all over the country. Joyce keeps busy with her kids and grandkids activities, and enjoys. Joyce smith is a proud wife and mother of 5 sons and five grandchildren. The impossible comes out in book form today, but smith mentioned having a conversation with a gentleman for 45 minutes while waiting to be interviewed on television.
If youve ever wondered if your prayers can really change things, the impossible, will cause your faith to grow by leaps and bounds. Through the years and the struggles, when life seemed more about hurt and loss than hope and mercy, god was positioning the smiths for something extraordinarythe death and resurrection of their son. On a winter day in 2015, john fell through an icecovered missouri lake. Meet the real people behind the breakthrough miracle story. New film a modern story of the miraculous our sunday visitor.
Nov 27, 2017 smith, who recounts the harrowing ordeal in her new book, the impossible, recently told faithwire all about the january morning in 2015 when john fell through the ice and nearly died. In part one of a twopart interview with joyce and john smith and pastor jason noble, readers can hear the firsthand account of johns fateful accident, and the incredible way that god brought him back from the dead. After being rescued from the lake, john lay lifeless for more than an hour in a hospital bed. In this interview, joyce talks about standing at her sons bedside asking the holy spirit to give. Dec 07, 2018 from miracles from heaven producer devon franklin, breakthrough is based on joyce s book, the impossible.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading breakthrough. When joyce smith s 14yearold son fell through an icy missouri lake one winter morning, she and her family had seemingly lost everything. Dec 30, 2018 the 20th century fox movie is based on joyce smith s book the impossible and was adapted for the screen by grant nieporte seven pounds. In the impossible book, joyce smith mentions that something in tommy shines spirit. Teenager who died after drowning in icy water comes back to. Impossible by nancy werlin book club discussion questions. Singlehandedly, she mobilized an entire community to pray for her son. Chrissy metz on her new faithbased film, breakthrough. Whether you like to compare the film to the book or eschew the film altogether and.
Breakthrough vs the true story of the john smith drowning. Besides the impossible, she is the author of several books including vital signs for nurses, let us pass over to the other side, cuts like a knife and the cookbook ketogenic diet. They asked themselves, how could god do this to us. The miraculous story of a mothers faith and her childs resurrection is a nonfiction biography written by american author joyce smith, alongside contributor ginger kolbaba. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nov 07, 2017 the impossible comes out in book form today, but smith mentioned having a conversation with a gentleman for 45 minutes while waiting to be interviewed on television. Breakthrough vs the true story of the john smith drowning miracle. In the upcoming book the impossible the miraculous story of a mothers faith and her childs resurrection, joyce smith recounts how her son died, only to be resurrected against the. The miraculous story of a mothers faith and her childs resurrection by joyce smith shows readers the power of prayer as a mother pleads with god to save her son. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Boy who inspired faith survival story breakthrough says. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Meet the real people behind the breakthrough miracle. Leading hearts magazine sat down to learn more of the inspirational story of the smith family, through their pastor and friend, jason noble. Joyce smith s easy to read story of her sons miraculous resurrection after falling through an icy missouri lake, truly defies human logic and proves that absolutely nothing is impossible for god. Mom begs the holy spirit to bring her son back after he.
The gentleman turned out to be devon franklin, who is about to begin filming the movie version of the book through 20 th century fox. The book, released on november 7, 2017, tells the story of joyces 14yearold son john, who fell through icy lake sainte louise, the smaller of two lakes in the community of lake st. The miraculous story of a mothers faith and her childs resurrection, the film is directed by roxann dawson and stars chrissy metz, josh lucas. Hollywood producer devon franklin to turn book on missouri teens. Mom begs the holy spirit to bring her son back after he was. This is us star chrissy metz lands first featurefilm. The movie is based on a book written in 2017 by the boys mother, joyce smith, titled the impossible. Breakthrough is based on the incredible true story of one mothers unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. But the cries of his mother, joyce smith, changed everything. Ginger kolbaba is an author and coauthor of several books on christian living. I wanted to read this book because it is a true story of a mothers unfailing faith. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy.
972 1301 229 299 349 1258 473 175 443 321 897 988 278 980 138 30 1186 731 1023 964 163 238 857 162 998 1404 663 1250 1237 179 767 1035 717 990 858 169 459