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Biographies
NEW Dorothy L. Sayers: A Biography
Colin Duriez A strong Christian, she had a baby by a man she did not love - out of wedlock. Possessing a fierce intellect, she translated Dante - and also created one of the most popular fictional detectives ever, in Lord Peter Wimsey. With no new biographies on Sayers having been published for some time, Colin Duriez reassesses her life, her writings, her studies and her faith. Drawing on previously unpublished material, particularly her collected letters, he brings to life a fascinating woman.
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Through My Father's Eyes
Franklin Graham Through My Father's Eyes takes an intimate look at Billy Graham's incredible life and unstoppable calling through the unique perspective of his son Franklin. As a beloved evangelist and a respected man of God, Billy Graham stated his purpose in life, and it never wavered: to help people find a personal relationship with God through a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. This was a calling that only increased over time, and Billy embraced it fully throughout his active ministry and beyond. Yet Billy pursued his life's work, as many men do, amid a similarly significant calling to be a loving husband and father.
Up From the Ashes: A Syrian Christian Doctor’s Story of Sacrifice, Endurance and Hope 'Dr A' with Samara Levy In one of the most brutal wars of the twenty-first century, millions of Syrians fled for a safer life elsewhere. Dr A was one of the few medical doctors that stayed. Driven by his Christian faith, Dr A risked his own safety, and that of his family, to care for innocent lives caught in the epicentre of a war zone through the most aggressive years of the Syrian war. His world exploded and collapsed around him, losing his home, hospital, family and friends. Yet he remained uncompromising in his commitment to serve his people, through these near-apocalyptic events. Up From the Ashes is a gripping story of sacrifice and endurance - fuelled by prayer and bound by hope.
Hb | 256 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON REF 4388 RRP £16.99 Aslan £12.99 The Giant at My Back: A Year in the Life of a Dementia Carer Carolyn Donnelly When Carolyn's husband Ralph was diagnosed with mixed dementia in spring 2017, she knew life for them would never be the same. As she chronicles their first year living with this giant, Carolyn shares how her faith and their relationship were tested to the limit by loneliness and loss as she took on the role of Ralph's carer. Yet we also see how God's gracious promises gave her courage to confront the giant at their back, and even find joy and growth amidst both challenges faced and unexpected blessings received. While everyone's dementia journey is unique, this honest and poignant love story will resonate with many travelling the same path, and help others to understand and offer support.
Pb | 176 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE REF 4390 RRP £9.99 Aslan £8.99
NEW Vicar of Baghdad: My Journey So Far
Andrew White The story of how Andrew White overcame a childhood beset by illness to become an anaesthetist and then a vicar in the Church of England. As Vicar of St George's Baghdad, the only Anglican church in Iraq, he leads a team providing food, health care, and education on a major scale and often in dire circumstances. He has had a considerable role in the work of reconciliation, both between Christian and Jew and between Shiite and Sunni Muslim. Andrew is widely recognised to be one of a tiny handful of people trusted by virtually every side in the complex Middle East. Despite dealing with the pain from multiple sclerosis and facing extreme personal danger, he has nevertheless been able to mediate between opposing extremes. Political and military solutions are constantly put forward, and constantly fail. Andrew offers a different approach, speaking as a man of faith to men of faith. He is trusted by those who trust very few.
A Greater Glory: From Pitch to Pulpit Gavin Peacock They say it is every schoolboy's dream to play in the F.A. Cup Final and it's a dream that came true for Gavin Peacock. In his riveting autobiography follow Gavin's journey from a child growing up in a footballing family to Chelsea captain; from a son following in his father's footsteps to a husband and father supporting his own family; from pundit to preacher. Experience his highs and lows as he tells his story and explains the driving force behind it all - his love for football, his love for his family, and most importantly his love for God.
J. Hudson Taylor: A Man in Christ
Roger Steer The amazing life story of British Protestant Christian missionary James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) explores the challenges of one man's life in Christ. Driven by a deep concern for those without Jesus, and having an unshakable confidence in the faithfulness of God, Taylor moved to China at just 21, and later became the founder of the China Inland Mission (CIM, now OMF International).
Jennifer: A Life Precious to God Karen S. Palmer When Karen and Gordon are asked how many children they have, they tell people two – it’s just easier that way. But the truth is that there will always be three… Their first child, Jennifer Grace, was discovered to have multiple abnormalities before birth. Faced with the invidious choice of termination or continuing the pregnancy, they chose the latter, and a beautiful baby girl was born to them, only to die hours later. Sharing the struggles and doubts they have faced, Jennifer’s parents show how loved she was and how her short life was used to bless many lives. This is a rich testimony to God’s goodness and intimate involvement in our lives. Even when tragedy strikes, every life is precious to Him.
Pb | 160 pgs | INSTANT APOSTLE REF 3380 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99
