Biographies

July 24, 2006

Joe,

So I don’t know if I can really say my five favorite biographies.  Even though I wrote last week how important it is to read Christian biography, I haven’t read as much as I should have!  But if I can use your frequent habit of recommending books that I haven’t read, then I think I can get to five.

1. The Diary of David Brainerd.  I know we have written a lot about this one over the last week or so, and I actually haven’t read the whole thing, but I do believe it is a must read.  From the parts that I have read, it is incredibly convicting and made me question whether or not I was even a believer.  I know that doesn’t sound like a great thing, but it is very humbling. 

2. Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot.  This one I have read all the way through, and it is outstanding. 

3. To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson.  Judson was the first American missionary to go overseas, reaching the country of Burma.  I haven’t read this one but Piper’s biographical sketch relied heavily on this book and it was one of my favorites by Piper.

4. George Mueller: All Things are Possible.  Hey, I’ve actually read this one in its entirety and it is great.  From what I understand Mueller’s personal journals are much more complete, but Mueller’s son in law said this one was the definitive biography of Mueller’s life. 

5. Not sure if this counts as a biography or not, but Augustine’s Confessions ought to go on here as well.  I mean, the first paragraph has his amazing quote, “You made us for Yourself and our hearts find no rest until they rest in You.”  I haven’t read the whole thing but I think I have read enough to recommend it highly. 

Happy reading!

Larry

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