"Just As I Am: The Autobiography of Billy Graham"--Hailed as "the world's preacher," Billy Graham enjoyed a career that spanned six decades and his ministry of faith touched the hearts and souls of millions
In this account of his life, Billy Graham shares how he came from
ordinary beginnings to have an extraordinary life of prestige and
influence - all derived from his unshakable belief in Christ.
In Just As I Am, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, Graham reveals his life story in what the Chicago Tribune calls
"a disarmingly honest autobiography." With down-to-earth warmth and
candor, Graham tells the stories of the events and encounters that
helped shape his life. He recounts meetings with presidents,
celebrities, and world leaders, including Harry S. Truman, Winston
Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, and the Shah of Iran, and shares his own
spiritual journey as he movingly reflects on his personal life and
relationships. This is an inspirational and unforgettable portrait that
will be treasured by readers everywhere.
Billy Graham
Billy Graham was an American
evangelical Christian evangelist and an ordained Southern Baptist
minister. Graham is best known for his evangelistic missions or
“Crusades.” He believed God knew no borders or nationalities. Throughout
his career, Graham preached to millions around the world. He met and
prayed with every U. S. president from Dwight Eisenhower to Barack
Obama.
Graham authored 34 books, including his memoir, Just As I Am.
In 1983, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President
Ronald Reagan. In 1996, Graham and his wife, Ruth, received the
Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award Congress can bestow on a
private citizen.
Graham married Wheaton College classmate Ruth Bell Graham in 1943. They had five children ( Ruth Graham, Gigi Graham Tchividjian, Anne Graham Lotz, Nelson, & Franklin Graham)
and made their home in the mountains of North Carolina. They were
married for 64 years before Ruth’s death in 2007. Graham died from
natural causes on February 21, 2018, at his home in Montreat, North
Carolina, at the age of 99.
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