God, Why Don't You Hear Their Prayer: Making a Difference in Spite of Injustice

2007 VMI trade paperback, Tom Eggum (Feeling good). The author shares his experiences with helping orphans and others over 30 years.

Tom Eggum, started out sitting in a college classroom reading about the struggles in the Soviet Union who suffered silently behind the Iron Curtain. He took matters into his own hands and began to smuggle suitcases full of aid into the Soviet Union until 1981 when he as caught, arrested and blacklisted by the KGB. He had his visa revoked and was forbidden to enter the Soviet Union for five years. Instead of standing on the sidelines, he took trips into Communist China and Vietnam. He brought medicine, vitamins, antibiotics, Bibles, clothes and shoes. From these life-altering experiences, he founded Hope 4 Kids International. Currently, Hope 4 Kids has been in over 95 countries bringing hope and necessary care to every child they serve.
Tom Eggum has touched thousands with his captivating stories as a featured international speaker at mission and Christian conferences around the world. From overwhelming demand, Tom has compiled more heart warming stories in his third book entitled, God, where are you?
When Tom is not traveling to other countries or speaking around the country at conferences, seminars, churches and civic groups he loves spending time with his wife Sarah and their two young children. He also has three older children in college.
He is often seen riding his beloved Harley on the back roads near his Arizona home. Reminiscent of his teen years when he thought a “chopper” was the thing to ride, he now is in love with his Harley and will happily show a photo to anyone who asks.