The Happening - Nickel Mines School Tragedy - Softcover

Harvey and his wife Karen live near the Blue Ridge Parkway in the scenic mountains of western North Carolina. They have been married for over thirty years and have five children and four grandchildren. Though he still manages his JCPenney catalog store, Harvey is devoting more and more time to his writing. He has traveled all over the world writing his twelve other books, most of which have been published by Christian Aid Ministries.

I just read the book The Happening. I felt compelled to respond for several reasons. First I want to say I am grateful you wrote the book to help me and probably hundreds of others put things in their right perspective. It was such a horrible event and so senseless. It is so easy to be angry and lash out...I wanted to say that I loved the way you wrote the book. While the point of the story was to understand the tragedy, I was relieved that the focus of the book was not on the specifics of the trauma itself and reliving the horrific events with graphic details. The story was told of the emotion behind every person, no matter who they were, and how they were involved. By the end of the book, it would almost be next to impossible to be angry for what happened. --Nancy

I just finished reading The Happening and want to say thank you for being led by God in writing this book. Although it is a tough read it is a must read. I say tough read because I had to stop at least a half dozen times to wipe the tears from my eyes. It is a must read because the world needs to be exposed to the theme of forgiveness that is so eloquently intertwined throughout the book. I live about a 15 minute drive from where this tragedy occured. Reading the book reminded me that we must continue to keep the hundreds of people and especially the Amish families in our prayers. Even though more than a year has gone by, it will surely take many years, if not a lifetime, for some to fully recover. The book will also certainly lead to the salvation of many who read it and that in itself brings purpose to God's plan in allowing this tragedy to occur. May He receive all the glory and honor, and may the name of Jesus Christ be exalted. --Fred

The Happening is the most inspiring book I have ever read! --T.L. Guam