Rating:  Summary: God's grace at work through a humble man Review: "Just as I am" reveals the grace of God, illustrated by the life of Billy Graham. Graham is refreshingly honest and humble about his life's purpose and God's will. His life is evidence of what a human is capable of if he/she lets God take control. It's an amazing testimony of one man's journey from a humble farm boy to an international preacher. As a political science nut I was fascinated by his interactions with so many US Presidents. Billy Graham has truly influenced the path of our nation, and therefore, the world. Yet this book is careful to point out that his success is not due to Billy Graham, but God working through Graham's life. Everyone who reads this book must consider the "Hour of Decision." Billy Graham's testimony demands that apathy is not a choice in the decision regarding eternity.
Rating:  Summary: HUMBLE & THOUGHTFUL-Highly Recommended! Review: Billy Graham finally tells his story from his point of view, and he does it so well that even non-Christians, I think, are likely to get something out of this wonderful autobiography. We go from the farm fields of Billy's home as a youngster to the packed stadiums and fields of every continent (except Antartica!); and along the way we hear stories of the rich and famous along with the poor and downtrodden. Sometimes the book can get a little confusing--Dr. Graham can sometimes overwhelm us with details--but the stories of his success in preaching and ministering MORE than make up for any tediousness! Every president since Truman gets his own "chapter"--detailing how the nation's pastor has worked with the nations' leaders. And the fair, highly Christian ideal that this man has lived up to in the face of atheists, secularism, and even opposition from within his OWN church is an inspiration to all.
Rating:  Summary: A Remarkable Book about a Remarkable Man Review: At last, Billy Graham's autobiography, it tells the story of a compassionate fundamental and evangelical christian, if only there were more such prominent people, who has done much for Christianity this century. Refreshingly candid as well he mentions his failures and mistakes in evangelism, one famous incident when he met President Truman, and it also seems to read as a famous Who's Who of statesmen and Christians, from Martin Luther King to Corrie Ten Boom to John Stott to CS Lewis.
Rating:  Summary: A fine autobiography Review: Billy and a team of researchers have collated an enormous amount of material into an enjoyable autobiography. I found the early chapters about his family and growing up on a North Carolina farm the most interesting.
Rating:  Summary: A lifemap of a saint Review: Billy Graham is a testament to what can happen to any person if they get in line with what God wants them to do with their life. I read this book in preperation for doing ministry and it has inpsired me to help serve the world through a ministry position. I am thankful that I was alive while Billy Graham was alive, he is an amazing man, with an amazing story. You cannot help but read this book and be moved. This man, who continues to share the Gospel into his 80's is a living saint. This comprehensive work is filled with story after story of how Billy and his team traveled around the world and shared Christ with many different kinds of people. One highlight of this book is how many governments would not even communicate at all with our government, but they would let Billy Graham come as a messenger of hope, this, was a moving part of this work. Thanks to Billy Graham for the impact his life had, and continues to have, on mine.
Rating:  Summary: To God Be The Glory! Review: Billy Graham is an amazing man of God. He fulfilled God's calling, and finished the race marked out for him for over 50 years. In this phenomenal autobiography, Just As I am; Billy Graham presents us with a detailed, introspective and humorous account of his life and his various encounters with people of high positions. Whether its Kim Il Sung, Muhammad Ali or the many others mentioned; it simply shows how great God is and the amount of influence that he can give to one man was chosen by God. His ministeries/Crusades are not only inspiring, but mindblowing that leaves your jawdropping after you have read about all of it. I remember shaking my head and smiling in amazement as I read about the number of people who received Christ, and simply the massiveness of the audiences he preached to. I mean, come on. We all have to admit that it is simply God's divine will that one man could speak to 1 million Koreans at once,or to an eager 250 000 crowd in Central Park. In addition, Billy Graham's TV appearances, Newspaper interviews, and Evangilistical Association speaks volumes on his favor and access to the spheres of Media influence. To onclude, this biography can only spur us on in our life for God. After reading this, I just have this passion to reach out to others and preach the gospel as much as I can. If you are a Christian who lacks that zeal and passion for Christ,then, I hope this would ultimately spur you on to reach greater heights for God. God can use anyone, and that means that God can use you! "The Harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." Matthew 9:37-38
Rating:  Summary: nana gives it 2 thumbs up!! Review: billy graham is in fine form. very entertaining and informative. and you can take what nana tells you to the bank
Rating:  Summary: Great book! Review: Billy Graham takes us on a fascinating tour of his life. He talks about his teen years, his feelings about women, his salvation testimony, his college years, his romance with Ruth Bell, and of course, his many evangelistic Crusades. There are many stories here that will inspire you to want to do more for Christ. But the parts of the book that I liked most were the discussions about his relationships with heads of state. It really gave you a unique look at the spiritual side of these leaders. And in a way, this book reads almost like a 20th century history of America and of Christian evangelicalism. Highly recommended.
Rating:  Summary: This book is outstanding reading. Review: Billy Graham's autobiography is a very down-to-earth and warm read. Dr. Graham has probably shared the message of the Gospel with more people than anyone else who has lived. With simple clarity, he shares his life and the love of his life--the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His autobiography is exciting, challenging, and edifying. After reading it, I was struck with how selfless he has been in such a selfish world. He is truly God's man for this century
Rating:  Summary: Just As I Am... A humble title for a humble man Review: Billy Graham's latest book offers a fresh and personal insight to his life and his life's work. It is truly amazing how God has worked in this wonderful and dedicated man's long life. Yet, he continues to wonder "why"? Why would God take a young man from Charlotte, NC and transform him into the greatest evangelist since Paul? Most interesting is his relationship with his wife, his family, those he worked and works with, presidents and leaders throughout the world. It is facinating to read of his burden of countries closed off from outsiders, yet, in time, God opened the door to Billy Graham to spread the Gospel in those same countries. In this day of dishonest and insincere TV evangelists, it is refreshing to read of one so intent on giving God alone the glory. At seventy-eight he admits that he will not be here much longer. I will miss him even more now having read his book. May we all follow his example
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