THE WORKS OF

JIM BOB STRIPLIN

Stories of faith, redemption, perseverance, and purpose—told across football fields, frozen mountains, Victorian streets, and the quiet struggles that shape who we become.

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A woman and pigeons in a snowy city park, with a glowing lamppost and the city skyline beyond.

A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS STORY

The Pigeon Lady

Before the Turtle Doves

By Jim Bob Striplin

A forgotten diary. An untold life. A Christmas memory rediscovered.

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The Books

Shadows of Everyman

On Mount Everest, a haunted adventurer confronts his past as the climb strips away pride, secrets, and the soul itself.

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Walking With Wisemen

A hardened man journeys with the legendary wisemen, discovering purpose, redemption, and the true meaning of Christmas.

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The Man Inside the Box

Two broken lives are transformed when forgotten journals surface, revealing hope hidden within grief and unanswered prayers.

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Saving the Coach

As Coach Wilson’s health fades, those he shaped return to reveal the legacy of a mentor who changed their lives.

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The Gift of Christmas: Origins

As creation unfolds and evil rises, God searches across time for one worthy man to carry the greatest gift ever given.

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The Gift of Christmas: The Final Winter

As Christmas nears, James and his family face the devil’s final stand in a timeless battle for the soul of humanity.

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The Gift of Christmas

A magical journey through Victorian London challenges one man to confront his flaws and choose the true virtues of Christmas.

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The Fundamentals of Quarterback Play

A clear, experience-driven guide to quarterback basics, from grip and throws to reading defenses and mastering the game.

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About the Author

Jim Bob Striplin is a high school football coach, teacher, former college athlete, husband, and proud father. A 2000 graduate of Auburn University, he holds degrees in World Geography and Physical Education—foundations that have shaped both his worldview and his storytelling voice.

Blending his love for history, geography, faith, and personal growth, Jim Bob has authored eight thought-provoking books: The Gift of Christmas, The Fundamentals of Quarterback Play, Saving the Coach, The Gift of Christmas: Origins, The Gift of Christmas: The Final Winter, The Man Inside the Box, Walking with Wisemen, and Shadows of Everyman. His work has received consistently positive reviews for its heartfelt themes and self-reflective tone.

Whether exploring the inner life of an athlete, the power of redemption, or the meaning of legacy, Jim Bob writes with a unique voice rooted in experience, faith, and purpose.

His stories are more than words on a page—they're invitations to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover.