He was called America’s Ace of Aces during World War I, the highest scorer of American aerial victories over the Germans.

He could just as easily have been labeled the “luckiest man alive,” however, since he survived–by his own count–135 brushes with death during his exciting lifetime.

In this fascinating biography, Lind Swarthout traces the life of Eddie Rickenbacker, who at the time of writing had just been rescued from 24 days adrift at sea sustained by an indomitable spirit and unshakeable faith in God.