Tripping into Love

One Man’s Life of Miracles with Jesus

Non-Fiction - Memoir
232 Pages
Reviewed on 05/13/2025
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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

Tripping into Love: One Man’s Life of Miracles with Jesus by Dale N. Alter with Sally Hanan is a heartfelt spiritual memoir chronicling a life transformed by faith, divine encounters, and perseverance. Dale’s story begins with a powerful vision of Christ during an acid trip, propelling him into a lifelong journey of service and healing. From the radical days of the Jesus Movement to his time in emergency medicine and missionary work in East Africa, Dale's life is a tapestry of triumphs and trials with professional success often tempered by personal pain. Through it all, his abiding relationship with Jesus remains central, offering readers inspiration, compassion, and the hope of redemption. This memoir is a moving reminder that faith can find us anywhere and transform everything.

Author Dale Alter brings his personal testimony to life in raw and radiant ways, speaking of the miraculous hope of how faith can reshape a life with true experience and a lot of heart. This means that readers are hooked and emotionally invested in the highly likable Dale, whose flaws only make him more and more relatable as the story goes on. The circumstances under which he finds faith are unusual and interesting, and the story offers a powerful blend of personal vulnerability and spiritual encouragement that is sure to inspire even the most hopeless of readers to dare to dream again. The narrative style is far from over-idealized, and this honest storytelling makes for an unflinching read, but also one filled with moments of profound grace that feel genuinely earned. Overall, I would recommend Tripping into Love: One Man’s Life of Miracles with Jesus for readers seeking a deeply human read and a powerful narrative that inspires and uplifts.

Cherubimaris Casino

Tripping into Love: One Man's Life of Miracles with Jesus is a memoir written by Dale Alter with Sally Hanan. Dale’s story begins with a mind-bending encounter with Christ during an acid trip, a moment that reroutes his life toward faith. From there, he dives into the Jesus Movement. This is led with passion, and he builds a career in emergency medicine, all while serving as a missionary in East Africa. Despite heart-wrenching personal struggles—failed marriages, fractured family ties—his bond with Jesus and the community keeps him grounded. The book pulses with stories of miracles, redemption, and a Savior’s relentless love, painting a raw, inspiring picture of a man chasing the Kingdom of God.

Upon turning the last page, I was deeply moved by how the story had unfolded. Dale Alter and Sally Hanan do a wonderful job of sharing their spiritual insights without preaching superficially. Reading this, I felt Dale’s highs and lows like they were my own. His honesty about stumbling through life’s messiness while clinging to faith hit me hard. Tripping into Love: One Man's Life of Miracles with Jesus is a great read for anyone doubting their path. The miracles he describes, from healings to divine nudges, left me awestruck. Sometimes I wondered more about heaven and if I could fully grasp the supernatural on earth. Still, the core truth that God never gives up on us shines through, making every chapter feel like a warm embrace. This memoir is a must for anyone craving a real, hope-filled story of spiritual awakening. It will truly leave readers reflecting on their own walk with faith.

Carol Thompson

Tripping into Love: One Man’s Life of Miracles with Jesus by Dale N. Alter and Sally Hanan is a deeply personal and spiritually rich memoir that traces Dale Alter’s extraordinary path from a life of chaos to one of profound faith. With unflinching honesty, Alter recounts his first radical encounter with Christ during an acid trip. This moment began his lifelong devotion to Jesus and set the foundation for his calling. The memoir unfolds with raw detail and heartfelt reflection, capturing the highs and lows of Dale's life, from his role as a passionate leader in the Jesus Movement to his decades of service in emergency medicine. Through it all, the thread that binds each chapter is his unwavering belief in God's love and the transformative grace he experienced at every turn.

While Dale N. Alter’s career achievements are impressive, including his work as a paramedic and medical educator, his inner journey, marked by heartache, redemption, and resilience, gives the memoir emotional depth. The narrative doesn't shy away from struggles, including multiple marriages and personal disappointment, yet each challenge is reframed as an opportunity for growth in his walk with Christ. The book also explores his time as a missionary in East Africa, a period that broadened his worldview and deepened his connection to God’s calling. His reflections on cultural encounters, faith in action, and witnessing miracles add texture and spiritual insight to the story. Written with the aid of co-author Sally Hanan, Tripping into Love invites readers into an authentic exploration of Christian faith, marked by personal vulnerability and spiritual triumph.