A review by tamaralgage1
So wie ich bin: die Autobiographie by Billy Graham
5.0
Loved this book. I listened to this book which was read by Billy Graham. He has a wonderful voice and I highly recommend.
In his autobiography, we can see comparison to questions that plague his generation vs. today. Just as in his time, we find the blurred lines of religion and politics. As such, we are told we must support this politician and hate another based on religious belief. This is further defined in a belief we must support Police, BLM, LGBTQ, 2nd Amendment, Pro/Anti-Abortion Rights, etc. Billy Graham talks about the divides that were visible in his moment in history and how he addressed the demands. It was simple … God was his only demand and he made every attempt to avoid being drawn to support one side or anther in an argument. His one and only message was the word of god in addressing any subject.
Billy Graham lived between Nov 1918 to Feb 1918. This book provides many of the lessons learned to love one another; demonstrate kindness and compassion; and live in faith. Regardless of age, he would experience the questions and demands of youth; he would experience choices when he was not famous; he would demonstrate the grace of fame; and face the challenges anyone does that lives a long life.
If you are a Christian (regardless of faith), this is a must read. If you struggle with people calling themselves Christian, this is a must read. Finally if you are atheist or practice many of the world's other religions, this is a must read. This book and this life helps the reader understand what kindness and compassion of the Christian faith should look like.
In his autobiography, we can see comparison to questions that plague his generation vs. today. Just as in his time, we find the blurred lines of religion and politics. As such, we are told we must support this politician and hate another based on religious belief. This is further defined in a belief we must support Police, BLM, LGBTQ, 2nd Amendment, Pro/Anti-Abortion Rights, etc. Billy Graham talks about the divides that were visible in his moment in history and how he addressed the demands. It was simple … God was his only demand and he made every attempt to avoid being drawn to support one side or anther in an argument. His one and only message was the word of god in addressing any subject.
Billy Graham lived between Nov 1918 to Feb 1918. This book provides many of the lessons learned to love one another; demonstrate kindness and compassion; and live in faith. Regardless of age, he would experience the questions and demands of youth; he would experience choices when he was not famous; he would demonstrate the grace of fame; and face the challenges anyone does that lives a long life.
If you are a Christian (regardless of faith), this is a must read. If you struggle with people calling themselves Christian, this is a must read. Finally if you are atheist or practice many of the world's other religions, this is a must read. This book and this life helps the reader understand what kindness and compassion of the Christian faith should look like.