Footprints - RI [Paperback]

Margaret Fis Powers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1998

"When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

This beautifully written book tells the true story behind "Footprints"--the classic poem cherished by millions for its poignant expression of God's ever-present love and care in both the best and worst times of our lives. Published anonymously in 1964 by a young woman searching for meaning and direction at a crossroads in her life, the poem has since spread its joyful and comforting message to nearly every corner of the world.

Here is the remarkable story of the poem's creation, its subsequent loss, and miraculous rediscovery. It is also the remarkable story of the author--the lessons she has learned from a life full of challenge, adversity, and joy. This little volume is filled with warmth and wisdom; it is a small treasure to be read again and again and to share with the ones you love.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A beautiful gift edition of the story behind an inspirational classic--complete with a removable card containing the text of the poem and a ribbon marker--makes the perfect gift for all occasions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

"When you saw only one set of Footprints, it was then that I carried you." This beautifully written book tells the true story behind "Footprints"-the classic poem cherished by millions for its poignant expression of God's ever-present love and care in both the best and the worst times of our lives. Published anonymously in 1964 by a young woman searching for meaning and direction at a crossroads in her life, the poem has since spread its joyful and comforting message to nearly every corner of the world.

Here is the remarkable story of the poem's creation, its subsequent loss, and miraculous rediscovery. It is also the remarkable story of the author-the lessons she has learned from a life full of challenge, adversity, and joy. This little volume is filled with warmth and wisdom; it is a small treasure to be read again and again and to share with the ones you love.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco; Revised edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062515578
• ISBN-13: 978-0062515575
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,434,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Margaret Fishback Powers is the author of the world-famous "Footprints" poem. When she wrote the poem in 1964, she was a young woman searching for direction at a crossroads in her life. She has traveled the world as an evangelist with her husband, Paul, for more than twenty-five years.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gloriously, Uplifting Book, December 21, 1999

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Trecy K. Kraus (University Place, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Footprints (Hardcover)

This book is simply one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. The photographs are breathtaking. Each line of the poem is complemented with Scripture. I was facing a very dark period in my life and this book gave me the light to see that indeed God is always with us.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She Wrote It, January 8, 2006

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David J. Reynolds - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Footprints Deluxe: Scripture with Reflections Inspired by the Best-Loved Poem (Leather Bound)

Margaret Fishback Powers is an extraordinary woman who has been through and accomplished extraordinary things. What's more is I know the woman behind the book and the poem. She is heartfelt and genuine. She and her husband, also an author, tour the world in the name of Christ and are not boastful in any way. I'm sad to see people deny her rights to the poem and I'm glad for her that she finally gets the credit (in most cases) that she deserves.

1.0 out of 5 stars Why Ruin Footprints Poem Historical Authorship, August 8, 2011

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Footprints Poem Author "Carolyn Joyce Carty" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Footprints: The True Story behind the Poem That Inspired Millions (Hardcover)

The Footprints poem's questionable authorship by Margaret Fishback Powers is far from the truth of the historical event which lead to the authorship of the original Footprints poem. This imitation version of Footprints poem authored by Powers was never listed anonymously by her in any form anywhere. Margaret did not publish in 1964, so that statement about the book is untrue. Apparently Margaret Fishback Powers decided to become an evangalist only 25 years ago, this poem was written in 1963 by a different author whose work reflects it's anonymous authorship at the U.S. Copyright Office. What bothers me most about this book is Margaret only quotes scripture, she never authors poetry. Think about that people, doesn't a poet write poetry! Margaret does not author poetry, therefore in my opinion I think she is only interested in taking claim to someelses work, namely mine. Margaret Fishback Powers perhaps you forgot the most powerful scripture of the all and that is Thou Shall Not Steal. I do not like this book because it is not based on the truth.