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Henry Aaron by Bill Gutman (1974) is a great piece of baseball lore, of Americana, and a fun piece of history to read. Continue reading
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John Newton by Kay Marshall Strom (1984)
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John Newton: The Angry Sailor by Kay Marshall Strom (1984) recounts the excited life of this wicked man finally saved by God’s “Amazing Grace.” Continue reading
Eric Liddell by Catherine Swift (1990)
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A Christian review of this Men of Faith biography by Catherine Swift, Eric Liddell (1990), Olympic runner and missionary to China. Continue reading
Jackie Chan by Clyde Gentry III (1997)
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A Christian review of this old but fascinating illustrated biography, Jackie Chan: Inside the Dragon by Clyde Gentry III (1997). Continue reading
Born Again by Charles W. Colson (1976)
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Even if you weren’t around in the early 1970s, I think you’ll enjoy this real-life political memoir that involved intrigue, courtroom drama, and prison life all in bathed in the spiritual growth of one of the most disliked men in Washington. Born Again by Charles W. Colson (1976) Continue reading
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (1956)
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My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (1956) delightfully mixes both naturalism and people-watching for a humorous look—from a child’s perspective—at an island in 1930s Greece. Continue reading
Through Gates of Splendor by Elizabeth Elliot (1957)
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One of the greatest missionary stories of all time—Through Gates of Splendor changed my life, and I pray it does your as well! Continue reading
A Simple Christmas by Mike Huckabee (2009)
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Although I was disappointed to find this isn’t a collection of fictitious short stories, I was glad to read these Christmas-themed memoirs by Mike Huckabee—A Simple Christmas (2009). Continue reading
The Spirit of St. Louis by Charles A. Lindbergh (1953)
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In this epic tale of an early aviation adventure, 25-year-old Charles Lindbergh becomes the first person to solo across the Atlantic by dead reckoning. Continue reading
Daring Decision by M.R. Conrad (2025)
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Walk in the shoes of 31 servants of Christ as they seek God’s calling in their lives in this excellent devotional, Daring Decision by M.R. Conrad (2025)! Continue reading