Browsing Titles 251 to 275 of 458 in Subject Category Biography and Autobiography

Light in the Middle of the Tunnel (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Irene Howat
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christian Growth, Suffering and Persecution
Read by: Mabel Coultrip and Vincent Taylor
Approximate time: 4 hours 57 minutes
Catalog number: 1372 (part of the Torch collection)
Those who suffer loss, great pain or disability are given insights into God's love and capacity to care far beyond the average experience.

Light Through Prison Bars (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Jenny Cooke
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Discipleship, Evangelism
Read by: Joan Gunning
Approximate time: 7 hours 22 minutes
Catalog number: 1418 (part of the Torch collection)
The chaplain of Strangeways Prison, Noel Proctor, gives his account of one of the longest prison sieges. Sequel to "The Cross Behind Bars".

A Little Kosher Seasoning (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Michele Guinness
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Jewish Christians, Study of Other Religions
Read by: Margaret Lauritzen
Approximate time: 12 hours 49 minutes
Catalog number: 1224 (part of the Torch collection)
Raised in a Jewish family and married to an Anglican clergyman, Michelle has long sought to integrate her Jewish roots with her Christian beliefs, and to discover how life and faith naturally combine.

Living Beyond the Limits (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Franklin Graham
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Evangelism, Missions and Missionaries
Read by: Tim Dehn
Approximate time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Catalog number: 1494 (part of the ABC collection)
Franklin Graham's life has taken him to entertainment capitals, poorest nations and to centres of world power. As President of the international Christian relief and evangelism organisation Samaritan's Purse, he has encountered people who have discovered what it means to live beyond the limits.

Living on the Devil's Doorstep, the McClung Family Story (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Floyd McClung
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Missions and Missionaries
Read by: Tom Robertson
Approximate time: 9 hours 15 minutes
Catalog number: 1438 (part of the Torch collection)
FLOYD AND SALLY MCCLUNG, An ordinary young couple from America's suburbia, travelled all over the world in their work with Youth with a Mission, reaching out to people in need.

Living with Cancer, Walking with God (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Isabel Vellacott
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Suffering and Persecution
Read by: Sheila Dunning
Approximate time: 2 hours 3 minutes
Catalog number: 832 (part of the Torch collection)
As a believer in Jesus Christ, how do you deal with a cancer diagnosis? Isabel Vellacott was diagnosed with cancer just four months into her marriage to Oliver..Before she died, Isabel penned her journey.

The Logos Story (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Elaine Rhoton
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Adventure, Biography and Autobiography, Christian Growth, Christian Living, Historical
Read by: Dorothy Marshall
Approximate time: 6 hours 52 minutes
Catalog number: 727 (part of the Torch collection)
The story of Operation Mobilisation's first ship, taking teams of young Christian volunteers to ports all over the world with the Gospel.

A London Sparrow (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Phyllis Thompson
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Missions and Missionaries
Read by: Miss N. K. Drown
Approximate time: 6 hours 27 minutes
Catalog number: 891 (part of the Torch collection)
In 1932, GLADYS AYLWARD undeterred by criticism and contrary advice, the young servant-maid set off alone for China, trusting God to supply all her needs. What did God do in the life of this young maid?

Look Back with Joy!, Memories from a Full Life in Africa - and Beyond (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Joy T. Molyneux
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Missions and Missionaries
Read by: Barbara Hall
Approximate time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Catalog number: 1298 (part of the Torch collection)
Stories by a missionary wife and mother of her time in Africa.

Look Out Fear, Here Comes Faith (Stories from Guideposts Magazine) (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Marion Bond West
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christian Growth, Christian Living
Read by: Hazel Steiner
Approximate time: 5 hours 22 minutes
Catalog number: 1201
Over fifty articles, originally published in Guideposts Magazine between 1972 and 1991, describe the importance of faith, surrender, and prayer. Topics covered include parenting, forgiveness (especially within marriage), and the way God often uses friends, neighbors, and even animals to show forth His grace. While most of the articles were composed by Marion Bond West, a few contributions from other authors are also included, resulting in a rich tapestry of God's workings that will especially appeal to women.

Look, No Hands!, the Inspiring Story of Brian Gault (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Brian Gault and Helena Rogers
Type: Non-fiction
Subject category: Biography and Autobiography
Read by: Brian Gault and May Gault
Approximate time: 7 hours 16 minutes
Catalog number: 1305 (part of the Torch collection)
The compelling story of a man born with no arms and his struggle to prove himself normal in an abnormal world.

Lord, Make Us One - But Not All the Same! (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Joel Edwards
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, The Church
Read by: John Bentliff
Approximate time: 6 hours 52 minutes
Catalog number: 1294 (part of the Torch collection)
How could a black Pentecostal find himself at the heart of British evangelicalism? Joel Edwards tells the story of his pilgrimage from the close-knit black church community in Britain to his role as General Director of the Evangelical Alliance.

The Lost Child, the True Story of a Kidnapped Child and Her Mother's Journey to Forgiveness (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Marietta Jaeger
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christian Growth, Evil and the Occult, Suffering and Persecution
Read by: Martina Postma
Approximate time: 3 hours 4 minutes
Catalog number: 410
This is the tragic and horrifying story of a kidnapped child and her mother's journey to forgiveness. Some tragedies may not be understood in this life, but God is ever-present with us through any tragedy we face.

Love in a Box: Operation Christmas Child, the Inspiring Story of Dave Cooke (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Emma Carswell
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christmas
Read by: Vivienne McDonnell
Approximate time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Catalog number: 860 (part of the Torch collection)
Operation Christmas Child: the story of the growth of this leading aid agency.

Love Is an Open Door (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Bill Bair and Glen D Kittler
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christian Disciplines, Christian Growth, Christian Living, Comfort, Marriage and Family
Read by: Martha Arney
Approximate time: 6 hours 3 minutes
Catalog number: 680
Early in the story, Bill and Marylyn discover that the qualities they most yearn for in dealing with their own children - love, joy, patience, harmony - are needed in super abundance in the tough situations into which God thrusts them. They need, in fact, a power greater than themselves, and they find it in the Holy Spirit. Not only do they begin to see the fruit of the spirit working in their home, but as they dare to let Him work through them, they discover POWER such as they have never dreamed of.

Major League Dad (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Tim and Christine Burke and Gregg Lewis
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Marriage and Family
Read by: Sharick Wade
Approximate time: 5 hours 55 minutes
Catalog number: 482
Tim Burke was a major league baseball pitcher who was at the top of his game. Realizing the tremendous strain his sports career was having on his family, Tim and his wife made a momentous decision. This couple gave up the position and prestige of major league sports in order to give quality time to their adopted, special needs kids. This book tells the story of Tim's involvement with baseball. Tim and Christine also share their stories of their family life together.

Mama, Get the Hammer, There's a Fly on Papa's Head! (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Barbara Johnson
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christian Living, Happiness, Humour, Marriage and Family
Read by: Joy Westmore
Approximate time: 5 hours 36 minutes
Catalog number: 1462 (part of the ABC collection)
Laughter laced, reality based, and just a little bit off the wall, this book is vintage Barbara Johnson. It's a gift of hilarity and hope from America's queen of encouragement. Barbara Johnson has staked her life and her ministry on the healing power of a positive outlook. But here she zeroes directly in on the therapeutic benefit of a smile, a giggle, and a good, old-fashioned belly laugh. She insists that laughing in the face of adversity is not a form of denial, but a proven tool for managing stress, coping with pain, and maintaining hope. And to prove her point, she presents this funny bone-tickling, heart-touching laugh manual packed with hard-earned wisdom . . . and custom designed to nudge you (giggling) down the road to positive living.

A Man Called Mr. Pentecost (Audio DAISY Book)

By: David DuPlessis and Bob Slosser
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Evangelism
Read by: Martha Arney
Approximate time: 7 hours 32 minutes
Catalog number: 421
God used this faithful and humble man to bring the renewing message of the Holy Spirit and God's love to his generation. He hails from South Africa from modest beginnings and rose to international acclaim. He was also involved in the Catholic charismatic renewal provided as guest minister and participated in a meeting with the pope.

The Man from Ida Grove, a Senator's Personal Story (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Harold E. Hughes and Dick Schneider
Type: Non-fiction
Subject category: Biography and Autobiography
Read by: Martha Arney
Approximate time: 13 hours 25 minutes
Catalog number: 422
The search for God in the midst of human frailties is what we find in the life of this man who battled with alcoholism. He was a farm boy, truck driver, and served in politics as a governor and U.S. senator. Broken and tormented by alcoholism, he called on God and received Divine help and strength.

Man in Black (Abridged) (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Johnny Cash
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christian Growth, Music and Hymnology
Read by: Wayne Pederson
Approximate time: 3 hours 55 minutes
Catalog number: 981
The popular country-and-western singer chronicles the ups and downs of his life and career, profiling the people involved and describing his hard-found Christian faith.

Man of Geneva, the Story of John Calvin (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Elsie M. Johnson
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christian Growth, Christian Living
Read by: Donald Pate
Approximate time: 2 hours 44 minutes
Catalog number: 760 (part of the Torch collection)
JOHN CALVIN - A candidate for the priesthood in his teens, a brilliant student, expelled as a minister and then asked to return, John Calvin was a leading Christian in his own century.

The Man Who Could Do No Wrong (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Charles E. Blair and John and Elizabeth Sherrill
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Christian Growth
Read by: Martha Arney
Approximate time: 8 hours 17 minutes
Catalog number: 423
From a childhood filled with depression to success beyond his wildest dreams, we see the life of a minister and pastor of a large church and international ministry. He faces the temptation to run and hide from his mistakes but realizes that God has a greater purpose in openly taking him through those difficult and trying times. "His story could be all our stories, only written in capital letters."

The Man Who Keeps Going to Jail (Audio DAISY Book)

By: John Robert Erwin and Dell Coats Erwin
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Missions and Missionaries
Read by: Wayne Pederson
Approximate time: 2 hours 58 minutes
Catalog number: 248
His boyhood included foster homes, reform schools, and trouble. Today he's a pace-setting jail chaplain. What happened?

Margaret of Molokai (Audio DAISY Book)

By: Mel White
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Comfort, Suffering and Persecution
Read by: Martha Arney
Approximate time: 5 hours 27 minutes
Catalog number: 424
Margaret, a poor, underprivileged slum girl living in Hawaii before the days of statehood, dreamed that one day she would use her dancing skills to find a better life. Her dream collapsed forever when the health inspector informed her that she was a leper. From this bleak beginning God answered her prayers in ways Margaret never could have imagined. "Instead of giving way to grief and anger, she spent her life relieving the suffering of others."

Martin Luther Had a Wife (Audio DAISY Book)

By: William J. Peterson
Type: Non-fiction
Subject categories: Biography and Autobiography, Humour, Marriage and Family
Read by: Mabel Coultrip
Approximate time: 6 hours 32 minutes
Catalog number: 1126 (part of the Torch collection)
This book recounts stories of the marriages of Christian leaders. Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, but always fascinating.

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