Billy Graham

<B> Billy Graham Was the World’s Best-Known Evangelist—Loved and Admired by Millions. But Very Few Knew Him Personally. </B><BR><BR> Pastor and bestselling author Greg Laurie was one of those fortunate few, blessed with an insider’s view of Billy Graham’s world for more than two decades.<BR><BR> With the same painstaking research and eye for detail that distinguishes his previous biographies, <I>Steve McQueen: Salvation of an American Icon</I> and <I>Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon</I>, Laurie now turns to the life of his beloved mentor, offering the intimate perspective of a disciple and friend.<BR><BR> As a strapping North Carolina farm boy, Graham surrendered his life to Jesus at a camp meeting led by a blustery itinerant preacher, but he never lost the mischievous twinkle in his eye or his fun-loving air.<BR><BR> Laurie sheds light on Graham’s lesser-known struggles—such as a broken heart before he met the love of his life and a crisis of faith from which he emerged stronger than ever. From the evangelist’s private challenges and public successes to his disappointments and joys, <I>Billy Graham: The Man I Knew</I> provides a vivid portrait of one of history’s most remarkable Christian lives.