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By Albertine Ferland-Angers. 1977
By Philip Yancey. 2000
Strips away the stereotypes and cosy images surrounding the person of Jesus to reveal the powerful and enigmatic reality of…
the man who changed history. (Given by Guild of Church Braillists to the NLB).By Kathryn Spink. 1997
In Mother Teresa, biographer Kathryn Spink goes beyond her subject's public persona to examine the course of her life -…
from her birth in Albania to her years in Ireland and then India with the Loreto Sisters, to the founding of her own order, the Missionaries of Charity. Spink also acknowledges and plausibly rebuts criticisms about Mother Teresa with grace and honesty. Here is a complete, authorized story of a woman regarded by millions as a contemporary saint for her dedication to serving the poorest of the poor. As Spink says, "What one has to understand about Mother Teresa is that she sees Christ in every person she encounters."By Michael De-la-Noy. 1996
Mervyn Stockwood was the most controversial diocesan bishop of his generation. An innovator and enabler, he encouraged far-reaching experiments in…
Southwark, and recruited the most able and energetic clergy to enliven a cathedral chapter. He chose as his suffragans men like David Sheppard and Hugh Montefiore, who became household names as diocesan bishops. And he was a friend and supporter of evangelical missioners like Billy Graham and Bryan Green.By Joseph-Marie Perrin, Bénédicte Dubois. 1998
By Cheri DiNovo. 2021
Cheri DiNovo went from living on the streets as a teenager to performing the first legalized same-sex marriage in Canada…
in 2001. This story of one queer kid will hopefully inspire other young people (queer and not) to resist the system and change it.By Fanny Crosby. 1999
"Here, in Fanny Crosby's own words, is the story of her life, from birth and the event that caused her…
blindness at six weeks of age, to her eighty-sixth year. With warmth and sensitivity she recounts how she began to write poetry and went on to become the most prolific hymn writer of the late 1800s. Fanny Crosby writes, By including even some incidents that, in themselves, may seem trivial, I have tried to make this account a full and accurate biography. In modesty, however, I have also desired to render my story as simple as possible, in fact, to give a vivid picture of my work, my opinions and my aspirations, not only as a teacher but also as a writer of sacred songs. In her first chapter Fanny Crosby describes her own story as flowers plucked from the garden of memory. Her recollections are truly a bouquet of memories. Both text and photos capture the multicolored hues of nineteenth-century life and the career of a beloved hymn writer who was wholly dedicated to her craft. Included are personal insights about noted politicians, generals, evangelists, and fellow hymn writers." -- Provided by publisherBy Muhammad Ali, Hana Ali. 2005
Muhammad Ali's memoir focuses largely on his spiritual evolution from his childhood to his years as a boxing star, through…
fatherhood and into his role as a Parkinson's disease advocate and peace activistBy Donald Miller. 2003
By Ben Carson. 1990
Neurosurgeon Carson discusses his rearing by his poor, uneducated mother, who convinced her sons to rise above their surroundings. Religion…
helped Carson overcome a violent temper as an adolescent and became a guiding force in his life. As a doctor, Carson is best known for surgery on children, including a successful separation of Siamese twins and many hemispherectomies, in which half of the child's brain is removedBy Malcolm X. 1992
The African American religious leader and activist (1925-1965) describes his boyhood in Lansing, Michigan; street life in Harlem; conversion to…
the Black Muslim movement while imprisoned for robbery; and evolution into a high-profile spokesman for black dignity, power, and separatism. Foreword by Alex Haley. 1964By Larry H. Miller, Doug Robinson. 2010
Seven months before Larry Miller passed away, he began working with Deseret News writer, Doug Robinson, on his autobiography. It…
covers his early life, his legendary rise in the car business, his ownership of the Utah Jazz, as well as his other ventures as an entrepreneur and humanitarian. The book also contains a thoughtful section on lessons learned along the wayBy Abigail Pogrebin. 2017
Journalist presents her immersive exploration of the faith she identifies with, despite not having strong family traditions in the celebration…
of it. Follows the Jewish calendar year from Rosh Hashanah to Tisha B'Av. Includes commentary from prominent rabbis on the history and observance of the holidays. 2017By Francis. 2016
Through a conversation with a Vatican reporter, Pope Francis (born 1936) expounds on his belief that "mercy is the first…
attribute of God." Uses supporting examples from his own early years as well as his experiences doing pastoral work. Discusses why the Catholic Church's doors should remain open to everyone. Translated from Italian. Bestseller. 2016By Ian Buruma. 2016
Winifred and Bernard Schlesinger were German-Jewish immigrants living in England. Their grandson weaves the story of their marriage, using letters…
written between the two as they faced separation, anti-Semitism, and the difficulties of war. Depicts how their marriage remained strong throughout it all. Some violence. 2016By Daniel Goleman. 2015
A psychologist and longtime friend of the Dalai Lama discusses the exiled Tibetan leader's message of compassion. The Dalai Lama…
believes the guiding principle of compassion can be used to transform individual lives and solve societal issues involving violence, inequality, education, and the environment. 2015By David Thomas, Kent Brantly, Amber Brantly. 2015
Kent Brantly, a medical doctor and the first Ebola patient treated in the United States, and his wife Amber, a…
nurse, discuss the Ebola outbreak in Africa in 2014, ways their religious convictions led them to serving on medical missions, and the toll and treatment of Kent's diagnosis. 2015By Helen Castor. 2015
Historian recounts the story of the life of Joan of Arc (1412-1431). Castor begins by explaining the context of warfare…
in Joan's era, apart from her role in it. She proceeds to detail Joan's life, her military involvement, and her subsequent arrest, trial, execution, and posthumous rise to sainthood. 2015By Joshua Safran. 2013
Attorney recounts his nomadic childhood with his mother, who moved around the country in an effort to protect him from…
the Cold War and other perceived threats. Discusses dealing with an abusive, alcoholic stepfather and challenges he faced entering middle school after years of homeschooling. Strong language. 2013By Corrie Ten Boom. 2011
Ten Boom, who helped save many Jews during World War II, recounts her prewar life in Holland. Discusses her family…
and her passion for spreading the gospel before she joined the Dutch Underground Christian Resistance after the Nazi invasion. Prequel to The Hiding Place (DB 43746). 1976