A Higher Calling

Pursuing Love, Faith, and Mount Everest for a Greater Purpose

By: Harold Earls IV, Rachel Earls

Narrated by: Harold Earls IV, Rachel Earls

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER • The husband and wife behind the popular Earls Family Vlogs share their inspiring love story of how an expedition to climb Mount Everest deepened their faith, strengthened their commitment, and sharpened their vision to make a difference in the world.

As a senior at West Point, Harold Earls dreamed of summiting Mount Everest after graduation and bringing awareness to the issue of PTSD in soldiers and veterans. But as a novice mountain climber and newlywed, could he really leave his wife, Rachel, on the other side of the world to pursue such a dangerous quest? After all, Rachel’s dream was to be a wife and mother. She knew that her husband’s audacious goal might lead to her to give up everything.

A Higher Calling takes us on a beautiful journey through the ups and downs of their relationship, from their unlikely introduction and whirlwind romance to their fairy-tale wedding and the dreams they shared. Dreams that required tremendous sacrifice and faith—in each other and in God.

As their dreams are realized, witness how Harold and Rachel used their powerful bond of love to overcome obstacles and learn that life is about doing versus having, serving versus getting, being versus wanting.

A Higher Calling shows each of us that when God’s purpose and our passion meet, we can transcend any sacrifice we make on the mountains of adversity. And as we approach life with an attitude of thanksgiving, we realize that being joyful and living in love is worth it. Every time.

Critic reviews

“An inspirational and captivating story from beginning to end. Harold and Rachel challenge each one of us through fear, faith, and humor to strive for the very best in our lives.”—CPT Davis, Army officer, and Casey Marlar, vlogger and founder of Rosie Daze Boutique

“I’m grateful for Harold and Rachel, who use their influence to share the truth that even in the face of great adversity, our hope comes from the Lord!”—Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church, Washington, DC, author of Single, Dating, Engaged, Married

­­“[A] stirring memoir [with] breathtaking descriptions . . . combining intense adventure and sincere emotion.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Captivating, Educational, Motivational Read

I really enjoyed hearing about the Earls family's first few years. I learned a lot from their experiences and can't wait to see and read more from them. Thank you Harold and Rachel for sharing.

I loved this book

I give this book a 10 I loved it it shows that god is always around you guys are a perfect couple like to see another book come out

My overall view & opinion - thank you for sharing

Absolutely loved it! Inspiring, love & devotion to God! Narrative was amazing! Thank you so very much for sharing your life!

A truly higher Calling

This book shows how centering a relationship around God how much he will lift you up! From things that needed God to walk with you through things like fear, loneliness and so many other struggles you face! He is also there to celebrate every big life moment and this couple has one of the best relationships And God is at the helm

Loved it! Narrated by the authors!

I loved listening to this book! I love that Rachel and Harold narrated the book themselves. I've watched their vlogs enough where I feel like I kind of know them. So listening to a book read by them felt like they were talking to me directly. It was a cool experience. Great story and beautifully told. Very inspiring and highly recommend.