In the Hands of the Potter [Hardcover]

Dale Evans Rogers (Author), Leslie H. Stobbe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1994

With honesty and seasoned maturity, Dale Evans Rogers shares with readers the journey of her life. And though she writes of career crises, the birth of a child with Down's syndrome, the death of three children, and severe health problems, the tale she offers is one of triumph, not of tragedy, as she shows how she has trusted in the Master Potter to shape her into a vessel useful for His glory. 8-page photo insert.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

For this octogenarian cowgirl, life has been a rocky trail. Until her marriage to screen partner Roy Rogers, Dale Evans saw God as "an insurance policy" to fall back on when she stumbled, which she did often enough as she let "ambition take the reins." But at age 35, her hard-won career disintegrating, her stepchildren becoming even more challenging, Dale handed God the control. The overriding metaphor of this autobiography is God as a potter who molds and prods Dale and Roy Rogers-reshaping priorities, abilities and relationships, often through trials, including the deaths of three children. Author of 28 books, Dale Evans has previously published much of her story, but in this volume she gives us the big picture. A thematic rather than chronological progression, frequent references to Bible stories and reflection questions at the end of chapters heighten the inspirational tone.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 212 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers; First edition (October 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785283005
• ISBN-13: 978-0785283003
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,288,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Life Example of Godly Submission, December 17, 2003

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Robert D. Ison "Helping You Find New Hope" (Marion, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Hands of the Potter (Hardcover)

I read this book when I was running from the call to the ministry. It was a God send for me. The book contains many examples of learning through life's experiences to yield fully to God. The experiences and testimonies described in this book are real life, every day problems that all persons will face. If you realize that every person has a ministry to perform in their life and yet you simply don't want to submit to the work, this book is for you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Potters clay, December 27, 2007

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This review is from: In the Hands of the Potter (Hardcover)

Wonderful story of Dale Evans, Roy Rogers wife, and excellent content, of a terrific topic... God! Easy read, lots of scripture references from the Bible. Hard to find book.