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Rebel With A Cause

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I read this book on the plane going to my son's graduation. I immediately handed him the book and said "this one you will love and encourage you to continue your work with those in need.". I intend to purchase additional copies to give to young men and fathers. This book is an encouragement to all parents who have prayed for their children and have questioned themselves as their children have gone through months and years of rebellion. It also shows that the Lord uses these Children of Rebellion and their strong committments and uses it to perform His Work in His World. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with adventure in his soul and has a passion to walk as Jesus walked and His love for a hurting world.

This autobiography of Franklin Graham, the son of evangelist Billy Graham, is inspiring as well as informative. Graham gives the reader an insight into what it was like being raised in the shadow of the most famous preacher of the twentieth century. He shares honestly and from the heart.

While by today's standards Graham was not that rebellious of a child, it is still refreshing to see that even the son of Billy Graham had his struggles. Smoking, drinking, and defying authority were three of his greatest vices. He describes his journey from a rebellious son of a minister to a servant of Jesus Christ in his own right.

I admire Franklin Graham for being his own person, rather than trying to become a mere imitation of his father. While struggling for years to find his own, unique place in God's plan, as time passed he did finally discover it. He serves today as the head of "Samaritan's Purse" ministry, a ministry much different than the well-known crusade ministry of his dad.

I recommend this book highly to anyone wanting to learn more about Franklin Graham. I especially recommend it to the children of ministers, who may be struggling to find their own identity in the shadow their father. This work is also a good insight into the personal dynamics of the Graham family. Buy it, read it, and discover more about this rebel who finally found his cause!

The most extraordinary thing about this book is that you'll see clearly that Franklin did not get where he is because of who his father (Billy Graham) is. You will be intrigued by how his life took the twists and turns it did. His journey will fascinate you. His landing will assure you. There is only one reason possible that he ended up where he has. A great read. A great gift.

Franklin Graham uses the story of his life to help us all to see how God shows each person what he wants them to do with their life. As the son of a Minister I found the book very uplifting. I would highly recommed that any other "PK" read this one for sure!

This is a very powerful book. Franklin Graham is the son of Dr. Billy Graham and Ruth Bell Graham. This is his story of "Growing Up Graham," and all of his struggles. He pulls no punches about his life and times. To all of you out there who've lead a rebel life as I once did, you'll love this book. In short, it's a story of growing up in and around Christianity. As he ran from Jesus, he eventually ran right to Jesus and did get saved. He also tells of his life in the ministry after his conversion. So, to anyone who feels called into the ministry, this book will be a great resource for you as well.

If you know of someone who hasn't gotten saved and is fighting it, or if you know of someone that was once a renegade and eventually got saved, this book would be an excellent gift.

Thank you Franklin Graham for being so honets and sharing your story and of your public display of your Christian faith. Keep up the good work!

Franklin Graham has truly emerged from his father's spotlight to find his own place in the world. Although his "rebel" background is a little over-stated, he definitely does an about-face when he finally gives his life over to Christ. After his life-changing commitment, he describes his ongoing involvement with Samaritan's Purse, a worldwide christian relief agency. I was inspired by his biography and his "God-room" principle, in which he prayerfully trusts God to deliver, on faith alone. I would highly recommend this book to anyone unsure of their faith or life's path. Franklin's life story will show that there is hope for anyone through God's grace.

We laughed and cried through this well-written overview of a well-known "preacher's kid". We are giving several for Christmas gifts to preacher's kids. Everyone will enjoy this book. Thanks, Franklin, for sharing your life. Keep going for Christ.

This was a wonderful book by Franklin Graham. Once I started, I was hooked on it. He is a great author, and I learned alot. I loved reading the stories of people he had helped. Every chapter was interesting. Franklin Graham captures your attention and makes you want to read more. This was the best book I have ever read! Because of some graphic scenes it describes, I would suggest it be for older children. Enjoy Reading!

Franklin Graham, son of famed evangelist Billy Graham, had written this autobiography from his beginnings as a "rebel" to a President of Samaritan's Purse. It also leads its readers the twists and turns that Franklin had endured to where he is today. This is a very interesting and inspiring autobiography that one shouldn't miss to read.

Franklin Graham's autobiography is inspirational, interesting. and informative. It would truly be an encouragement to parents with wayward kids or sons or daughters of prominent people who struggle to find their own identity. All through the book one can see how God worked in his life and used his experiences to prepare him for the work God had for him to do. I really enjoyed reading about his background growing up. Although he was cocky, reckless and rebellious as a youth, God protected him and brought him to the place of full surrender through bringing key people into his life.

The most important thing I learned from this book is the "God Room" principle that deals with faith. Faith is promising more than what you have resources to deliver, thus leaving room for God to work. He gives one example after another of how this works.

Another thing that really impressed me was his account of the Samaritan Purse ministry that he became President of and the principles that he stuck to. One was to always preach Jesus along with meeting the physical needs of hurting people all over the world, and two was never to ask for money for the ministry. His strategy was to "Present the facts, let people know the need, and then back off. We would let the Holy Spirit do the rest."

Overall, I liked this book but it became a bit tedious near the end when he went into so much detail about each of the projects Samaitan's Purse took on. It's because of this book though, that I became aware of the Samaritan Purse ministry and participate in Operation Christmas Child each year which is one of the projects Samaritan's Purse does.

Karen Arlettaz Zemek, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"