This inspiring Christian missionary memoir takes you from the concert stage to the mountains of Haiti, where faith in action collides with poverty, disaster, and danger. Told with raw honesty, humor, and unwavering hope, Sean’s journey will keep you on the edge of your seat as he discovers that the journey from safety to conviction is only the beginning—drawing him into a deeper trust in God than he ever thought possible.

If you’re seeking Catholic inspiration, Christian living, or vocation stories that ignite faith, this memoir will stir your heart and strengthen your spirit.

TESTIMONIALS

Peter Kreeft

Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Boston College

Peter Kreeft

“Haiti180 is an honest and heart-piercing story that needs to be told, like Mother Teresa’s and Dorothy Day’s. Its story of comforting the deeply afflicted should afflict us with deep discomfort and humility. I do not know a single person who could do and endure what Sean Forrest did and endured in Haiti; I certainly couldn’t.”

Scott Hahn

Father Michael Scanlan TOR Professor of Biblical Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville; Founder, St. Paul Center

Scott Hahn

“What do you do when God calls you to something beyond difficult? For Abraham, for Moses, and for Sean Forrest, the call was clear and the choice was stark. Sean’s vocation brought him to the chaos of an infrastructure that had collapsed—to Haiti, the poorest nation in the hemisphere. The rest of the story is both an action-adventure tale and a spiritual testimony. It has immediate import”

Chris Stefanick

Founder & President, Real Life Catholic

Chris Stefanick

“Sometimes we read about great Saints who brought the message of Jesus, and material help, to the poorest of the poor. And then there’s that guy who used to play guitar and do shots at the bar who’s doing it! The Sean Forrests of this world give me hope that the work the apostles did is for all of us to enter into. Let yourself be inspired, challenged, and changed by his story.”

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

“Author Sean Forrest blends heartwarming stories with heart-wrenching tragedies as he and his extraordinary family respond to a call from above to serve the poor in the island nation of Haiti. From orphanages to elder care, their work provides shelter, education, medical treatment, and authentic love to the powerless and vulnerable. The takeaway for readers—putting faith into action starts with loving the neighbor right in front of you, which can take more courage than missionary work abroad.”

Sarah Kroger

Singer-Songwriter & Recording Artist

Sarah Kroger

This book is a heart-wrenching, inspiring, beautiful witness of what it looks like to attempt to live out the Gospel. It’s raw, honest, and will challenge you to really think about what your priorities are in life. Sean’s stories all point to this reality: if we want to see Jesus, He is found in the poor. I can’t say enough about this book. I was captivated from the first chapter and couldn’t put it down.

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

“Sean shares his missionary journey in a deeply personal and passionate way. He will challenge you to go beyond your comfort zone and put your faith into action. His story demonstrates well the truth that conversion is a lifelong process of saying “yes” to God and “no” to oneself. Each of us can find inspiration in Sean’s “yes” to God’s call. You won’t simply read this book; you’ll find yourself reflecting on and inspired to give your own “yes” to God’s personal call for you.”