Many Americans recognize the name Bill O’Reilly who faithfully engages both the sympathetic and the skeptical on his weekday television show, The O’Reilly Factor. O’Reilly teams up with historian, Martin Dugard in a work of historical fiction – Killing Lincoln. The authors succeed in presenting readers with an account of the events leading up toContinue reading “KILLING LINCOLN – Bill O’Reilly (2011)”
Category Archives: Biography
A JOURNEY TO HIGH PLACES – Larry Ikenberry (2011)
A Journey to High Places by Larry D. Ikenberry is a fascinating inside look at the life of a man who lives coram Deo, before the face of God. This stunning account of Ikenberry’s adventures confronts danger in the African bush, soars over majestic peaks, faces the mighty force of a volcano, and in shortContinue reading “A JOURNEY TO HIGH PLACES – Larry Ikenberry (2011)”
STEVE JOBS – Walter Isaacson (2011)
I have waited patiently for a decent biography on Apple front man, Steve Jobs. When I learned that Walter Isaacson, one of my favorite biographers took the challenge, I jumped at the chance to read this book. Two words – “Steve” and “Jobs.” Ordinary words. But smash the two words together and two things happen:Continue reading “STEVE JOBS – Walter Isaacson (2011)”
FYODER DOSTOEVSKY – Peter Leithart (2011)
Fyodor Dostoevsky has been somewhat of an enigma to me for many years. Thankfully, Peter Leithart’s latest book that bears the name of this famous Russian author sheds light on his life and worldview. Dostoevsky was the son of a strict Russian physician. He graduated from the military academy and was, in the final analysis,Continue reading “FYODER DOSTOEVSKY – Peter Leithart (2011)”
KING SOLOMON – Philip Graham Ryken (2011)
King Solomon: The Temptations of Money, Sex, and Power by Philip Graham Ryken is a candid look at the famous king who struggled with the flesh. It is clear from the outset that the author has done his homework. He paints historical detail onto the canvas of his exposition. And he clearly presents the movementsContinue reading “KING SOLOMON – Philip Graham Ryken (2011)”
A MILLION MILES IN A THOUSAND YEARS – Donald Miller (2009)
I spent part of my day off with Don Miller. I should say that I spent part of the day reading his book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. This is interesting because I have critiqued some of his writing. But make no mistake. Agree or disagree with his views, Miller can write –Continue reading “A MILLION MILES IN A THOUSAND YEARS – Donald Miller (2009)”
JOHN MACARTHUR: Servant of the Word and Flock – Iain Murray (2011)
John MacArthur: Servant of the Word and Flock is a mind-shaping, heart-riveting biography by one of the best living biographers around, Iain Murray. This is familiar territory for Murray. He has written a handful of excellent biographies, most notably, The Forgotten Spurgeon and Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography. As usual, Murray does not disappoint. TheContinue reading “JOHN MACARTHUR: Servant of the Word and Flock – Iain Murray (2011)”
THE MIGHTY WEAKNESS OF JOHN KNOX – Douglas Bond (2011)
The Mighty Weakness of John Knox is the third installment in The Long Line of Godly Men Profiles. Dr. Steven J. Lawson serves as the series editor and hit the ground running with his superb volumes that survey the life and theology of John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards. Douglas Bond, no stranger to the ChristianContinue reading “THE MIGHTY WEAKNESS OF JOHN KNOX – Douglas Bond (2011)”
PUJOOLS: MORE THAN THE GAME – Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth (2011)
Pujols: More Than a Game by Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth is a thoughtful and informative account of baseball all-star, Albert Pujols. The book chronicles the journey that Pujols took from the Dominican Republic to the big leagues. The authors’ provide a detailed look at Pujols pilgrimage which is an inspiring rags to riches story.Continue reading “PUJOOLS: MORE THAN THE GAME – Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth (2011)”
DECISION POINTS – George W. Bush (2010)
Decision Points by President George W. Bush is a book that every American ought to read. The former president chronicles his early days in politics and honestly shares his weaknesses and decisions that he regrets. Decision Points is possibly the most honest and candid book I have read to date. Mr. Bush consistently takes theContinue reading “DECISION POINTS – George W. Bush (2010)”
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