Billy Graham: A Narrative and Oral Biography - Hardcover

In June of 2005 Billy Graham preached his final "crusade" in New York. Nine months later, the once–indefatigable evangelist, 87 years old and slowed by Parkinson′s disease, admitted that a sermon preached in New Orleans might possibly be his last. This timely tribute to the beloved elder statesman of evangelical Christianity is based on interviews with about 30 of Graham′s longtime friends and associates. Interspersing topically arranged reminiscences with narrative and commentary, the book is less biography than encomium, occasionally veering into eulogy ("He will... be remembered as one of the few evangelists that led an impeccable life"). The Strobers, authors of numerous biographies including two previous books on Graham, take particular interest in his relations with Jews and his stance on Israel (during the Nixon era, Gerald worked for the American Jewish Committee as evangelical liaison). Some readers may be surprised to learn of Graham′s friendship with Martin Luther King Jr.; his worldwide influence through four decades; and the fierce opposition he has sparked among some Christian fundamentalists. Graham fans will discover few surprises, and some may find the anecdotes repetitive and treacly, but many will enjoy the contributors′ warm personal appreciation of Graham′s life and work. (Aug.) ( Publishers Weekly, May 29, 2006)

"...many will enjoy the contributor′s warm personal appreciation of Graham′s life and work." ( Publishers Weekly, May 29, 2006)

A Man Called "Billy" Traveled the World in the Name of the Lord

"Billy Graham is, without any question, one of the greatest Christian leaders of the twentieth century. Through simple, direct, and attractive teaching he changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. It is probable we shall never see his like again. In this exceptionally well–produced and readable book, the personality of this significant man opens up before us."
―Lord George Carey, 103rd archbishop of Canterbury

The book is filled with interviews with Billy Graham′s family, friends, political and religious leaders, and other close associates including
The Reverend Lane Adams
Lois K. Akehurst
Ben Armstrong
Arthur Bailey
Gerald Beaven
Bill Brown
Joan Winmill Brown
Dwight Chapin
Michael Deaver
Millie Dienert
The Reverend David Epstein
Rev. Paul Ferrin
Helen Stam Fesmire
The Reverend Leighton Ford
The Reverend Henry Holley
The Reverend Robert J. Johannson
The Reverend Howard O. Jones
The Reverend Dale Kietzman
The Reverend Billy Kim
Dr. Dwight Linton
Dr. Stephen Linton
Betty Bao Lord
Winston Lord
Anna–Lisa Madeira
William Martin
The Reverend Charles Massey
Joyce Mostrom
Roger Palms
Charles Riggs
Sidney Rittenberg
Maurice Rowlandson
Louis Zamperini