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On 9/15 Carlyn Canady wrote: An amazing biography of a man so many people in the world today idolize. He is upheld as a man of God, closer to God than anyone today in most people’s books. But this story brings him back down to earth. This story makes Billy Graham into the man next door, faults and all. McKay and Abraham tell ... A great biography of a great evangelist
On 4/5 Mary Carver wrote: I don't read a lot of biographies. And I'll be honest: this one took me a while to get through. The book tells the story of how Billy Graham became Billy Graham, and it's told through the eyes of his friend and former evangelist turned agnostic, Charles Templeton. McKay and Abraham frame the telling ... Young evangelist faces a Big Question, and makes the choice that changes the world.
On 3/24 Nolan Bobbitt wrote: What would have happened had Billy Graham been derailed from his pursuit of becoming America's best-known evangelist? Through the eyes of one of Billy's closest friends in his early ministry, Charles Templeton, we catch glimpses of Billy Graham's early adult life, his courtship of Ruth, and the foundation ... Review of Billy
On 3/17 Chris Kidd wrote: Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith That Almost Changed Everything was an interesting read. It looks at the relationship between Charles Templeton and Billy Graham, and the effects of Charles’ struggles of faith on Billy. In 2001 Templeton is interviewed by a reporter whilst in ... Books I have read: Billy
On 2/27 Rhonda Clark wrote: Billy William Paul McKay & Ken Abraham Thomas Nelson (2008) Billy is the story of a young Billy Graham. Told from the point of view of Charles Templeton, it covers Mr. Graham’s humble beginnings on a dairy farm in North Carolina to the launch of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. I found ... “Billy”–My Review
On 2/6 Vickie Thomas wrote: I have read books and many articles on the life of Billy Graham. However this book Billy is one of the best. Written from the memory of his best friend Charles Templeton as he lay on a hospital bed, we see Billy Graham portrayed in a light that we've never seen before. This book tells of a friendship ... Thomas Nelson Book Review............Billy
On 2/4 John Hollandsworth, MD wrote: Billy Graham remains one of the most iconic figures of our age: a man who has loved & devotedly followed Jesus Christ and worked his entire life to make Him known, while keeping his integrity & humility intact. Any book that shared his early life & crisis of faith would be a worthwhile read. Or so ... Book Review: Billy
On 1/29 Brenda Risner wrote: Billy was a great read! A story of two men and their tests of faith. Billy Graham, a man with ordinary aspirations and some would say less than ordinary talent, Billy used what he had, gave it his all, and became something extraordinary…while his good friend, Charles Templeton, a man with extremely ... Two Men and Their Tests of Faith
On 1/20 Annette Irby wrote: “Billy” gives readers a peek into the life of a young Billy Graham as he made decisions regarding school and whom to marry. We see his response to his call, and how he overcame faith questions to become the iconic preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ for our generations. I already had great respect ... Billy by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham
On 1/14 Jon Swanson wrote: Thomas Nelson Publishers is working with social media. (Their CEO is even on twitter - @michaelhyatt). They started a program to have bloggers review books in exchange for a copy of the book. I signed up. I think it’s a great idea. Now I’m in trouble. I am a big fan of Billy Graham. As much as ... Wrestling with storytelling: Billy
On 1/8 Amy Lathrop wrote: I was sent Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything from Thomas Nelson to read and review. I LOVE Billy Graham and so I eagerly dove in!The book is a thought provoking look at the relationship between Billy Graham and his mentor. I also purchased ... Billy...a Pastor's review
On 1/3 Malise Terrell wrote: Recently, I took a little time from the .mac and Twitter and Friends and spent time with my friend Books. :) Really one lazy day before the end of 2008 I picked up this book, "Billy" about the life of Billy Graham. After growing up all of my life with the Billy Graham influence. I only really knew ... "Billy" - The Untold Story
On 1/1 Deborah Rogers wrote: I was really looking forward to reading “Billy” when it arrived. To see a focused glimpse into how a man who has affected so many lives came to be the man he is – that is good stuff. Unfortunately I found the book to be incredibly dry and textbook like. While the subject matter was very interesting ... Billy by McKay and Abraham
On 12/31 Sandra Joseph wrote: I am a Blog Book Reviewer for Thomas Nelson Publishing and Billy is the first book I’ve read for their program. This fall, the movie Billy was released in limited markets and I had wanted to see it (my family teases me because I like to see all the religious movies that are made). But, the ... Book Reveiw: Billy published by Thomas Nelson
On 12/28 David Simon wrote: I think history helps us understand how people will react, what has made them who they are today, and how things could potentially unfold. As part of an ongoing effort with Thomas Nelson Publishing, I am in the middle of another book review. Just wrapped up "Billy" by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham. ... Billy...How the story began
On 12/19 Megan Kaeb wrote: Periodically I will be doing book reviews on this blog because, well, I like books and you can receive free books from Thomas Nelson in exchange for book reviews on your blog and on-line retailers. So, without further adieu.... Here is my review of Billy!Billy Graham is an amazing man. His life is inspiring. ... Book Review - Billy
On 12/17 Douglas Schultz wrote: I grew up watching Billy Graham on television and attended a crusade as a child in the Houston Astrodome in the mid-1960's. I had an opportunity to see his crusade in Oklahoma City in 2003 as I was traveling between Houston and OKC for business during that time period. But a delayed flight brought me ... Billy - A Story of Faith overcoming Doubt
On 12/14 Kara Sanger wrote: To much of the world, Billy Graham is a name synonymous with Christianity and evangelism. In Billy, a biography by William Paul McKay & Ken Abraham (2008, Thomas Nelson), readers receive a glimpse of Billy Graham's life through the eyes of his best friend, Charles Templeton. The story is built around ... Billy: A Glimpse of History
On 12/11 Brian McGinness wrote: This is not your typical biography of a man who changed the face of evangelism. This book was a total reverse spin on how I thought the book would read. The author takes a very unique approach in the way he tells the life of Billy Graham as he took his steps into world religion ... “Billy” The Book
On 12/10 Barry Simmons wrote: (See my book review policy here). The first free book I received through Thomas Nelson Publishers blogger review program was Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham, published in 2008.Billy was written ... Billy: A Book Review
On 12/10 Lauren Sorgaard wrote: Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed EverythingBy William Paul McKay and Ken AbrahamPublished by Thomas Nelson Publishing, Oct. 2008Direct Buy LinkThe Story: The remarkable true story of a young Billy Graham and his best friend who walked away from ... Billy
On 12/10 Shelley Gallamore wrote: This book by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham was a fascinating story of Billy Graham’s young life as told by Charles Templeton. It is a look inside the doubt that plagues all Christians and the difference faith made in two men. In the beginning of Billy Graham’s preaching career he was often ... Book Review: Billy
On 12/8 Kim Seberg wrote: I've never seen Billy Graham in person. I've watched his TV specials occasionally but it's been so long since he's updated them that I'm typically more distracted by the fashions of the time than I am interested in paying attention to the message. I've also learned that the students I work with have ... Billy: An Easy and Interesting Read
On 12/6 Sherry Early wrote: I received a review copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers as a result of their seemingly controversial Book Review Bloggers program. In return for the book, I agreed to write a review for my blog and for one other site. I’m not sure what the issue is with that agreement, but there it ... Billy by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham
On 12/3 Susan J. Reinhardt wrote: I grew up watching Billy Graham on television, and later participated in one of his crusades as a counselor and choir member. How could anything new be written about this well-known evangelist? The story told from the perspective of his erstwhile friend-and-mentor-turned-atheist, Charles Templeton, proved ... On My Nightstand - Billy by William Paul McKay & Ken Abraham
On 12/3 Tiffany Kinerson wrote: Billy Graham's best friend when he began his international evangelism circuit was a man named Charles Templeton. Over fifty years later, Billy is known for having preached the gospel to more people than anyone else in history. He's spoken to nearly 215 million people in over 185 countries, broadcast ... (5 stars) Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything, November 24, 2008
On 12/2 Kelli Regan wrote: Many say Billy Graham is a modern day apostle. I'm too young to have experienced him in his prime, but he certainly seems like the real deal. However, my cynical side wonders if it’s just a matter of time before his past sins come to light and he’s undone by his own doings.The latter is the launching ... Book Review: "Billy, The Untold Story"
On 12/2 Tracy Keck wrote: Billy is a wonderful book about two men, two friends, two crises of faith and the choices that were made which led to the sad dissolution of that friendship. Billy Graham and Charles Templeton were best friends and partners, working together as Evangelists for Youth for Christ. In the aftermath of the ... Book Review ~ Billy
On 11/30 Randy Thomas wrote: I loved the book. Billy Graham is beloved by many in Christendom and I think could rightfully claim to be a modern day apostle for the Lord. I met his daughter Anne, someone I have respected ever since becoming a Christian, when she spoke at our Exodus conference last summer. While I have had respect ... Book Review - “Billy” by Paul McKay and Ken Abraham
On 11/29 Beth Wright wrote: Billy, The Untold Story is a book about two evangelists. One I have known about almost my entire life and one I had never heard of before reading the book. Billy Graham was a household name in my home in NC. Though I never saw him preach in person, I watched his crusades on television many times and ... Billy, The Untold Story
On 11/29 Bill Reichart wrote: As a companion book to the soon to be released movie Billy, McKay and Abraham write a compelling story of the early years of the world's best known Evangelist and Christian Statesman. Billy covers Billy Graham's life and ministry up until the now famous Los Angeles Crusades that launched him into the ... BILLY - The early years
On 11/28 Diane Harris wrote: The first 100 or so pages of Billy read like a dramatic 1930's movie script, with an aged yet elegant Charles Templetonas the booming voiced narrator. Scenes cut between a hospital room in 2001 and the stories of two cultural giants growing up humbly and separately in the 1930's and then coming together ... Billy: a Book Review
On 11/25 Bernie Kawazoe wrote: Ask anyone and they have heard of Billy Graham whether or not you are a professing Christian. He is probably most known for his Billy Graham Crusades and the huge crowds that come to hear him preach the word and call people to a saving faith.I didn't know very much about him myself, so I was interested ... Book Review : BILLY
On 11/23 Vicki Small wrote: Title: Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith That Almost Changed EverythingAuthors: William Paul McKay and Ken AbrahamPublished by Thomas Nelson, 2008264 pages Billy is an unauthorized, true account of young Billy Graham, picking up when he is about 15 years old. ... Book review: Billy
On 11/22 Valerie Nelson wrote: This book is spectacular! Written by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham about Billy Graham and his friend and co-evangelist turned atheist Charles Templeton. This seldom heard tale that could have changed the face of the Western church and perhaps the world is very well written utilizing flashbacks ... Billy Really Blesses
On 11/21 Clifton Ditmore wrote: Billy, written by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham, is the untold story of a young Billy Graham and the test of faith that almost changed everything. Charles Templeton, once regarded as the world’s greatest Christian evangelist, said of Billy Graham, “We became friends, but we were more than that. ... Billy:The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham
On 11/20 Shannon Marklowitz wrote: I have just finished reading the book Billy. After reading this book I am eager to see the movie, titled the same name. I found this book was an interesting account on the young Billy Grahams life. I have known of Billy Graham all of my life, but didn't know about his early life before I read this book. ... The Story of Billy
On 11/20 Marilyn Meredith wrote: Though I’ve read other books about Billy Graham, Billy takes an entirely different look at Billy Graham through the eyes of a good friend and fellow evangelist, Charles Templeton. Unfortunately Templeton loses his faith and tries to convince Billy that he’s naive to continue believing in the Bible ... Review of Billy
On 11/20 Julie Morrison wrote: The artful weaving of history into creative narrative allows the reader to feel present in the events of Billy Graham’s ministry as they unfold. The story opens with a reporter, Deborah Matthews, at the bedside of Charles Templeton, an aging ministerial icon, suffering through a debilitating illness. ... Billy's Roots
On 11/19 Erin Brown wrote: Billy, written by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham, tells the story of America’s top evangelist, from his acceptance of Christ as his savior until his first city-wide crusade in Los Angeles, 1949. Billy’s story is told through the memory of his fellow evangelist and best friend, Charles Templeton. ... Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham
On 11/18 Scott Kuhn wrote: Every once in a while a book comes along that is not only written well, but is impacting. That is Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham. This is the third book I've reviewed for Thomas Nelson Publishers, ... Review of Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything
On 11/18 Suzanne Eller wrote: We often put people on pedestals, which makes their fall that much harder. I have struggled when men or women I respected made choices that harmed not only them or their families, but those who might not believe in God or a Christian faith, and it confirms the worst of what people believe. The book, ... The Story Behind the Man
On 11/17 Robert Worstell wrote: Earl Nightingale said often that the most valuable things in life were given to you free and you couldn't pay to get them back - such as your health and your capacity for thought. Faith, as laid out by McKay and Abraham in their new book "Billy" - faith is one of these precious and incredibly valuable ... Faith - one thing no one can take from you...
On 11/17 Jeanette Levellie wrote: "Billy" by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham is a glimpse into the early days of Billy Graham's ministry, and some of the people who influenced him most. Focusing on Charles Templeton, a close friend of Billy's and an eloquent evangelist from Canada, it jumps back and forth from narrative about their ... Questioning Faith A Good Thing
On 11/17 Amy Storms wrote: A brief review for Thomas Nelson Publishers Book Review BloggersBilly (William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham) tells the story of Billy Graham’s early years—from growing up on a North Carolina dairy farm, to marrying Ruth and entering the ministry, to battling a crisis of friendship and faith. When ... Bookshelf: Billy
On 11/16 Carole Robinson wrote: I don't typically read non-fiction, but as the Reverend Billy Graham nears the end of his earthly life and grows closer and closer to Heaven I thought I'd like to read this now rather than later. What an excellent choice! I pray you will take the time to read it. This relatively short book covers only ... Insight into the humanity of the Reverend Billy Graham,
On 11/16 Rebekah Carpenter wrote: I’ve always liked Billy Graham. I am one of the only people I know, in my age group of people anyway, who actually used to watch his televised crusades. I have to admit that a large draw for me was George Beverly Shea’s singing, but I am sure that Graham’s sermons planted part of the ... Book Review:Billy-the Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham…
On 11/15 Elizabeth Ingersoll wrote: "Billy" is the story of a young Billy Graham, as told by his friend and colleague, Charles Templeton. I was interested in this book because Billy's family lives in my area, and I drive past his training center, The Cove, every day. I wanted to know more about what made this man become such an amazing ... Billy: The Untold Story
On 11/15 David Bannach wrote: In 1985 I was privileged to attend the Billy Graham Crusade in Anaheim, California. I had watched them on TV before, and was always amazed at the invitation time, when people would walk forward to invite Jesus Christ into their lives. It wasn’t until that crusade in Anaheim that I understood the power of those ... Billy (Book Review)
On 11/14 Bryon Mondok wrote: Book title: Billy Authors: William Paul McKay & Ken Abraham Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2008 264 pages Billy is the life story of Billy Graham as told to a reporter by outspoken atheist, Charles Templeton. A has-been reporter, Deborah Matthews, is sent to Templeton on his death bed with one ... Book Review: Billy
On 11/14 Mike Mavity wrote: I just finished reading Billy by William Paul Mackay and Ken Abraham. I have liked Billy Graham since I was a little boy as he was one of the preachers that I could listen to and stay interested in for an entire sermon. The book’s focus is on Mr. Graham’s friendship with Chuck Templeton. Templeton was ... Billy
On 11/14 Daniel Scott wrote: When Thomas Nelson Publishers put out the call for bloggers to read and post reviews of their books, I was all over it. First of all, I’m an avid reader. Secondly, I write - not always well, but I at the very least have a blog. Thirdly, Free books. For my first book, I picked out ... Billy - The Book Review
On 11/13 Denise Greenacre wrote: I was intrigued to read the book, Billy as I couldn’t imagine what the "untold story could be"--what more could be told about Billy Graham? After all, much has been written about the most renowned evangelist of our time. Billy is so well written, like a novel, rather than a typical biographical sketch, ... BILLY: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham
On 11/13 Justin Williams wrote: I just finished readying “Billy” “The Untold Story of A Young Billy Graham And the Test of Faith That Almost Changed Everything” by William Paul McKay & Ken Abraham By Justin Williams I grew up hearing great things about the man Billy Graham; however all I ever knew of him was that he was a celebrity that ... Billy the Untold Story
On 11/12 Richard L. Mabry, MD wrote: The book uses a clever device to carry along the story. It’s told as a series of revelations made in an interview by a television reporter with evangelist-turned-atheist Charles Templeton, once a close friend of Graham’s. I was fascinated as I learned about Billy Graham’s early years. For instance, ... Book Review: Billy
On 11/12 Brian Ayers wrote: Having myself grown-up in an era where Billy Graham was already a household name, I had never heard most of the story of how this boy from a small North Carolina farming town became the internationally known preacher; a man who commanded respect from almost everyone. This book recounts the early, most ... Book Review: Billy
On 11/11 Michelle Wegner wrote: I have known about and loved Billy Graham for most of my life. I remember watching crusades on T.V. with my mom and Dad growing up. I remember being amazed at the numbers of people that went forward to give their lives to Christ. I also remember watching the crusades with my Grandma and her singing ... Billy
On 11/11 Debbie Lawrence wrote: Charles Templeton was one of the most noteable preachers of the mid 20th century. He was also a friend and a mentor to the young Billy Graham. In the book, Billy, authors William P. McKay and Ken Abraham tell the story of the young Graham, from the perspective of the dying Templeton. The story, while not a strict biography... Billy
On 11/10 Austin Gardner wrote: I just read "Billy" an inspiring story of the life of Billy Graham that really glorifies God. Charles Templeton tells the story. He was one of the "greatest preacher" of his time. In the story a reporter tries to dig up dirt on Billy Graham by interviewing a man who parted company with Billy Graham and ... Enjoyable Read
On 11/10 Cathy Bryant wrote: Powerful, dramatic, gripping...these are the words that come to mind when trying to describe this book. This is not your ordinary, garden-variety biography. At first, that intrigued me, then it bothered and upset me. By page 40 I was ready to quit. But I couldn't. The story had already drawn me in. Billy, ... Billy
On 11/9 Erin Shank wrote: "Billy" by William Paul McKay & Ken Abraham is a biography about Billy Graham and I was expecting just that, a boring biography. I was completely mistaken. Though the book did a great job of retelling a series of life-altering moments in Billy's life, I was not expecting such a dramatic novelistic approach. The ... Billy: The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham
On 11/9 Alyssa Liljequist wrote: I am a book review blogger for Thomas Nelson Publishers. For more information, you can go to their website: http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/. This is my review for the book Billy The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything ... Book review: Billy
On 11/9 Kyle Clark wrote: Billy is a (somewhat fictionalized?) biography of Billy Graham's start as a evangelist, his interactions with Charles Templeton, who was at one time an evangelist and eventually renounced his faith, and the struggle of faith to which these interactions led. The biographical information is framed by a ... A Thought-Provoking Story of Faith and Doubt
On 11/8 Donna Moore wrote: Billy The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham is a wonderful portrayal of the life of an amazing man of God. I grew up watching Billy Graham specials on TV with my mother and grandmother. You can imagine that ... Billy
On 11/7 Cheryl Peevyhouse wrote: Billy is a biography of famous evangelist Billy Graham told in novelized form. The story of Graham's early years in ministry is told from the point of view of an ailing Charles Templeton, a former partner in Graham's work who recalls how he turned from his faith and criticized Graham for committing intellectual ... William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham/BILLY
On 11/6 Cindy Loven wrote: t always comes down to this, us coming face to face with ourselves and with God and working out our own soul's salvation with fear and trembling. This book written by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham is a wonderful portrayal of exactly how this happened in the life of the Reverend Billy Graham. A ... Billy
On 11/5 Deena Peterson wrote: I haven't read a biography this enjoyable in a very long time. Mr. McKay and Mr. Abraham have done a masterful job introducing me to a man I felt I knew before, but truly know now in a much deeper way."Billy" is the novelization of the motion picture that WON'T be coming to a theater near me (which makes ... Billy by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham