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Jesus Inspired Lives
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items Good books by or about imperfect people who loved and followed Jesus.
A woman ahead of her time who was fearless about tackling the issues of her day.
Ain't I A Woman?
His church was in Elephant and Castle in London. I visited it and purchased a few of his books with a friend when we were students.
C.H. Spurgeon's Autobiography. Compiled From his Diary, Letters, and Records
A partial autobiography of C S Lewis. I’ve also read other books. A good read about the man who bought us adventure stories in reflections on Christian living.
Surprised by Joy
The autobiography of the man who bought us the Pilgrims Progress. John Bunyan wrote it during his 12 years in prison.
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyan, W. Owens
A book about his faith, prayer and work with orphans in Bristol, England.
The Life of Trust: The Autobiography of ...
I read this as a teenager. The life of David Wilkerson in the USA.
The Cross and the Switchblade: True Story
I read this as a teenager. A bold life of faith in Jesus. Jackie went to China alone and worked with gang members.
Chasing the Dragon 60th Anniversary edition by Jackie Pullinger, Andrew Quicke
From the perspective of being a Christian in a nation embedded in a great human evil.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Barnes & Noble Signature Editions): And Selected Essays and Speeches
A Pakistani woman’s journey of faith in a hostile environment.
I Dared to Call Him Father: The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman's Encounter with God
The faith journey of Dorothy Day from journalist and Bohemian to faith filled woman standing to make a positive difference to the world.
The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist
The closest to autobiographical material. Yorkshireman Smith Wrigglesworth’s own stories and sermons compiled.
Smith Wigglesworth: The Complete Collection of His Life Teachings
Tony Campolo’s life following Jesus in the USA but we read his books in the UK.
Pilgrim: A Theological Memoir
Women of faith in a challenging place.
Sisters of the Spirit: Three Black Women's Autobiographies of the Nineteenth Century
Compelling call and life of a woman of faith in nineteenth century America.
Religious Experience and Journal of Mrs. Jarena Lee
The life and international work of a nineteenth century preacher.
An Autobiography. The Story of the Lord's Dealings With Mrs. Amanda Smith: The Colored Evangelist; Containing an Account of Her Life Work of Faith, and Her Travels in America, England, Ireland, Scotland, India, and Africa, as an Independent Missionary
Richard Allen came to Christ and spent his life building Christian institutions that embodied the gospel’s call to dignity, freedom, and community.
The Life, Experience, and Gospel Labours of the Rt. Rev. Richard Allen. [Large Print Edition]: To Which is Annexed the Rise and Progress of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Containing a Narrative of the Yellow Fever
David L. Steward, offers 52 short lessons that pair practical business principles with Bible texts. He shows how he built a billion‑dollar, company on biblical values like love, excellence, hard work, and being “blessed to be a blessing.” It reads as...
Business By The Book: Complete Guide of Biblical Principles for the Workplace
A relentlessly optimistic memoir by the first African American woman CEO of an NBA team (Dallas Mavericks).
You've Been Chosen: Thriving Through the Unexpected