- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Religious; New edition edition (20 Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340862297
- ISBN-13: 978-0340862292
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 749,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Brilliantly written, perhaps more for those with problems with Christianity than those whose faith has been strengthened by church life, but everyone will benefit. -- Christianity and Renewal 20011101 Yancey's many fans will be inspired, and the 13 profiles can serve as starting points to explore the lives and minds of the individuals who have inspired Yancey. -- amazon.co.uk 20010907 Yancey writes well and his accounts of these outstanding people are a pleasure to read. If you are familiar with them you will enjoy being re-acquainted, if you are not, you will enjoy meeting them. -- Church Review 20011101
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Overexposed to the distortions and hypocrisies of Christian churches, Philip Yancey set out in search of a life enhanced by faith instead of diminished by religion. Having struggled to forge personal convictions about God amid the ironies of life and the incongruities of religion, he looks closer at those whose lives radiate spiritual authenticity rather than pious posturing. From John Donne to Martin Luther King, Dostoevsky to Mahatma Gandhi, G K Chesterton to Henri Nouwen, Yancey pays homage to some of the most remarkable, selfless, Christ-like lives our world has known, and asks what both he and we can do to find such beautiful faith in our own lives. Soul Survivor's haunting new Preface covers Yancey's personal experience of the September 11 tragedy and his subsequent visit to Ground Zero, which once again prompted a searing spiritual self-examination.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best books I've read in years. It's honest, hugely refreshing and hugely encouraging to the struggling Christian all at the same time.
If your a Christian buy it and read it. If your someone disallusioned by the Christian church or even individual Christians you've met, get this and read it.
The authors literary biographical journey through the lives of some well known and some less so Christians (& even the odd person who wasn't - such as Ghandi but who's life & behaviour was heavily infuenced by Christ) is a series of huge revelations. It's also written from the point of view of how these figures have influenced the authors own Christian journey.
Powerful and wonderful stuff, especially if your journey of faith is hitting rocky territory.
I think for people who don't believe yet but are curious it would also be an excellent read.
A brilliant book indeed - I thank The Lord for it !
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have hardly read a book that is so intriguing, challenging, thought provoking, encouraging faith, comforting, all at the same time. Philip Yancey describes his own faith journey by introducing the reader to the life of personalities such as Mahatma Ghandi, John Donne, Martin Luther King, Dr. Everett Koop and many others. It is not only an incredibly fascinating read, discovering real people behind those more or less famous names, but at the same time so honest, down to earth and touching the heart - I hardly can put the book down. Certainly, this is a book I wholeheartedly would recommend to anyone who ponders on life's issues and/or faith in God.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderful book, truly humane and intelligent, inspirational without resorting to 'easy answers'.
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soul survivor review
An excellent book which I already have , but I wanted this other one to give to a friend. The delivery was exceptionally quick and the condition of the book was also very good,
Published 1 month ago by catlover
A great read !
If you're looking for honest answers to some difficult questions, this book is for you. He accepts that the Church has caused much harm but through the examples of people like... Read more
Published 22 months ago by V. Morris
This book is like a prayer.
I will first of all say I am a huge Philip Yancey fan after a friend very kindly bought me "What's so Amazing about Grace?". Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Jays Mum
On the shoulders of giants
This is not, as the tile and tagline might suggest, a 'misery memeoir' of someone surviving 'Church Abuse. Read more
Published on 2 May 2009 by Adam Brooks
As much autobiography as biography
Yancey describes thirteen figures who have inspired him in dark times, particularly dark times experienced as a result of his experience of church / other christians, indeed the... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2008 by M. G. Wilson
Soul Survivor
I loved reading this book and could keep on re-reading it. It gives an account of the people that inspired Philip back to Christianity. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2008 by L. W. Ashworth
Interesting portraits of Yancey's heroes
I love this book and reread it at regular intervals. It is slightly different to other PY books - it combines an autobiographical tale of PY's journey in the Church with... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2008 by Kate Massey
A fascinating and intense search for God.
Philip Yancey is a Christian almost in spite of his religious upbringing and his church.In this book he writes of people who inspired him and helped him in his search for God. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2001 by jeremy.cutter@virgin.net
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