David's Story: Healed by faith, love, inner strength and the strong will to survive

On March 3, 1983, a despondent father set ablaze the room where his six-year-old son lay sleeping. The boy received third-degree burns over ninety percent of his body—but he didn’t die. Here is the touching story of David Rothenberg, the courageous little boy whose words echo in the hearts of “I’m alive! I didn’t miss living. That is wonderful enough for me.”Told by his mother, David’s Story is an account of this plucky youngster’s incredible courage and tenacious spirit and the loving support of countless people who were part of his recovery. You’ll be deeply moved and encouraged by the story of the little boy whose fight for life captured the attention of nearly every television and radio station, newspaper, and magazine in the nation.Marie Rothenberg Hafdahl, David’s mother, has been filmed, photographed, videotaped, and interviewed relentlessly by the world’s press. She has received thousands of cards, letters, and telegrams from well-wishers around the world wanting to know more. In response, with the assistance of prize-winning filmmaker, television producer, former pastor, and best-selling author, Mel White, Marie recounted her son’s fight for life as only a mother can.About the cover art by DaveDave, as David Rothenberg chose to name himself as an accomplished Lifted Series statementThe Lifted Series is a conglomeration of positivity in motion. It is meant to remind citizens of the world to regain their positivity and utilize positivity to eliminate the negativity in their lives.