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Amazing Faith: The Authorized Biography of Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ Int'l. [Hardcover]

Michael Richardson (Author), Billy Graham (Foreword)
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March 14, 2000
The Amazing Story of One Faithful Man...One Extraordinary Vision... One Unstoppable Movement.
        An unforgettable chronicle of courage, determination, faith, and humility, Amazing Faith is the exclusive and inspiring account of how Dr. Bill Bright, founder and president of Campus Crusade for Christ International, stepped out in simple, unwavering obedience to God. Readers will delight in the extraordinary story of how an obedient Oklahoman left the ranch at God's urging, and how that obedience opened the door to reaching literally millions of lives with the message of Christ's love and the coming Kingdom.
        From Bright's formative years in the Midwest to the lonely struggles and all-too-human foibles of his early ministry...the founding of the unparalleled Campus Crusade movement to the explosive global outreaches of the new millennium...this authorized, behind-the-scenes biography leaves no stone unturned in its examination of a humble life remarkably used by God-a life which, by God's power, has made an impact on three billion souls.
Written by a retired investigative reporter who has closely followed the life and ministry of Dr. Bright for more than a decade, and with a foreword by Dr. Billy Graham, Amazing Faith uncovers the calling, the passion, the strategic thinking, the sacrifice, and the astounding impact of one man committed to bold evangelism, disciple-ship, and the fulfillment of the Great Commission in his lifetime.

"He's just the kind of man I had in mind when I started the program twenty-five years ago because he's an example to everybody of all religions that it's possible to have progress in religion." -Sir John Templeton, founder of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, which Dr. Bill Bright was awarded in 1996. He donated the $1 million honorarium to support a national movement of prayer and fasting.
        He was merely one man - a shy, faithful, intense man. Educated and polished, yet humble and patient, a man forever gripped by the call to change the world with the love of God. Finally, in this fascinating, in-depth new biography, you can relive the challenging life story of Bill Bright, the simple man about whose life work The Los Angeles Times religion editor wrote, "No movement of our time is likely to have a more healthy impact upon the life of our nation than the movement founded and headed by Bill Bright."

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Near the beginning of Amazing Faith: The Authorized Biography of Bill Bright, author Michael Richardson writes about Bright's founding of Campus Crusade for Christ, one of the largest Christian organizations in the world. Richardson quotes Bright as saying, "I'm often asked if I'm surprised at the remarkable growth and size of Campus Crusade for Christ. My answer: No, I am not surprised, for the vision God gave that midnight hour in the spring of 1951 was of such great magnitude--far greater than anything we have yet experienced. The best is yet before us." Bright's single-minded commitment to evangelism fills every detail of his days--he even signs his letters "Yours for fulfilling the Great Commission in this generation." And Amazing Faith is an intimate, easy-to-read account of Bright's extremely popular ministry. Most chapters are less than five pages long, and they are written in a style that is straightforward and down to earth. The biographer had excellent access to information about the friendships between Bright and Christian leaders such as Billy Graham, his home life and his relationship with his wife Vonette, and all the highlights of his career (including winning the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion in 1996). His biographer, in return, has given Bright--and readers--a comprehensive, entertaining, and inspiring book.

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Bright founded the Campus Crusade for Christ on the UCLA campus in 1951. Since then, it has grown into a world-wide organization with 17,000 paid staff and 200,000 volunteers in 50 ministries. Bright, having led an exemplary, scandal-free (but not controversy-free) life, received the $1 million Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion in 1996. Richardson, a longtime associate, has written a biography that is adulatory almost to the point of hagiography. Richard Quebedeaux's I Found It! (LJ 5/1/79) is more objective but is seriously out-of-date. All the same, Bright has had an influence on evangelical Christianity comparable to that of Billy Graham (who provides the foreword), so there should be general interest in this title.DRichard S. Watts, San Bernardino Cty. Lib., CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: WaterBrook Press; 1st edition (March 14, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1578563283
  • ISBN-13: 978-1578563289
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #813,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Reading For Future World Changers, April 5, 2000
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AMAZING FAITH is the story of a visionary who discovered the secret to seeing dreams come true. While many modern biographies are being written too soon about people who have contributed too little, here is practical encouragement for any young person who desires to discover the outer limits of his or her potential. The list of Bright's 77 important decisions is worth the price of the book. Mike Richardson did not wear kid gloves when dealing with the facts surrounding a small man with a God-sized plan. Because of this, many young readers will be able to say, "With the same commitment, why not me?" Because of this, AMAZING FAITH has the potential of igniting the fires of a spiritual revolution. This one is too good to keep to yourself. Read it and pass it on. END
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Book Every Christian Should Read, May 6, 2001
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This review is from: Amazing Faith: The Authorized Biography of Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ Int'l. (Hardcover)
I recently recieved this book as a gift from the Campus Crusade for Christ staff members on my campus, as a gradution/going away present. I had seen this book at the Christian bookstores, but had never read it myself. I couldn't wait to get back to my room, so I could start reading it. I was up until almost 2 AM because this is one of those books where there is no such thing as a good place to stop.

before reading this book, I didn't know much of anything about Bill Bright. I was also curious about how Campus Crusade for Christ got started.

This book gave me a new respect for Bill Bright. The biography, Michael Richards was brutally honest. He didn't sugarcoat Bill Bright's weaknesses and shortcomings or portray him as some kind of a super hero. But as I read, I was amazed and humbled by Bill Bright's faith, love for the Lord and also his humility and integrity.

I was challenged and inspired by this book. I think that every Christian, regardless of whether they are involved with Campus Crusade for Christ or not, should read this book. If you do, you won't be sorry.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Faith: Authorized Biography of Bill Bright, July 15, 2002
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Amazing, on-fire reading about what God has done with people who let Him have His way in their lives. You can't read this story without thinking about your own choices in life!
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