ONE INCH BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH Updated and Revised Second Edition

An Inspiring True Story of Hope, Healing, and Faith

In One Inch Between Life and Death, Steven A. Hauer shares a powerful true story of survival, recovery, and spiritual transformation set in rural Minnesota. Raised in New Prague, he came terrifyingly close to death in a tragic accident as a teenager—an event that forever altered the course of his life.

But this memoir goes beyond the moment everything changed. It explores what came after.

With honesty, humility, and conviction, Steven reflects on the pain, uncertainty, and perseverance that shaped his recovery. He does not sensationalize tragedy; instead, he reveals its lasting impact—how suffering deepened his faith, strengthened his resilience, and clarified his sense of purpose. His story traces the emotional, physical, and spiritual journey of rebuilding a life after trauma and learning to recognize God’s presence even in the most difficult seasons.

For anyone who has ever wondered why they survived, how healing is possible, or what meaning can emerge from hardship, this book offers encouragement and perspective. It speaks to those navigating struggle, searching for hope, or longing for reassurance that broken moments do not have to define the end of their story.

One Inch Between Life and Death is more than a memoir of survival. It is a testimony of faith, accountability, perseverance, and transformation—a story of a man who believes he is a walking miracle, and of the quiet, powerful grace that can reshape a life.