Billy Graham

The Man I Knew

By: Greg Laurie, Marshall Terrill

Narrated by: Dan John Miller

Billy Graham Was the World’s Best-Known Evangelist - Loved and Admired by Millions. But Very Few Knew Him Personally.

Pastor and bestselling author Greg Laurie was one of those fortunate few, blessed with an insider’s view of Billy Graham’s world for more than two decades.

With the same painstaking research and eye for detail that distinguishes his previous biographies, Steve McQueen: Salvation of an American Icon and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon, Laurie now turns to the life of his beloved mentor, offering the intimate perspective of a disciple and friend.

As a strapping North Carolina farm boy, Graham surrendered his life to Jesus at a camp meeting led by a blustery itinerant preacher, but he never lost the mischievous twinkle in his eye or his fun-loving air.

Laurie sheds light on Graham’s lesser-known struggles - such as a broken heart before he met the love of his life and a crisis of faith from which he emerged stronger than ever. From the evangelist’s private challenges and public successes to his disappointments and joys, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew provides a vivid portrait of one of history’s most remarkable Christian lives.

Copyright notes: Scriptures marked AKJV are taken from the American King James Version, public domain. Scriptures marked ESV are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®. © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. Scriptures marked KJV are taken from the King James Version, public domain. Scriptures marked MSG are taken from The Message: The Bible in Contemporary English. © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. Scriptures marked NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible®. © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. Scriptures marked NIV are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version®. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.(TM) Used by permission of Zondervan. Scriptures marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version®. © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scriptures marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation. © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188. All rights reserved. Scriptures marked WEB are taken from The World English Bible, public domain.

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love everythingBilly Graham and Greg Laurie

thank you Greg Laurie and Thanks Billy Graham you both have impacted my life for the better. this was a good listen.

Very well done

The lay out, the information,and the performance made this a book that I couldn't put down. I came away from this with a very humble heart and a deeper love to serve with our King Jesus. I only knew of Billy Graham by name, now I felt like I unerstand hI'm more, and how he walked a exlempentry life that shows us today how to walk. Thank you Greg Laurie for writing a book we so much need for today.

Informative, inspirational and well worth the time.

Made me think of how God will use a man yielding to Him and believing and holding to the truth.
And how important it is to pray that The Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into the harvest.
Praise God for the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ whose death and resurrection has provided eternal hope for all will put there trust in his finished work. An inspiring witness of what God can do!

Wonderful account of Billy Graham’s life

Even more admiration For BG after hearing the whole story Greg Lurie did a great job

Excellent story about a man of God

I highly recommend. It’s an encouraging story about a man devoted to Jesus and a love for sharing His message.

I Was Spellbound

My father was on the crusade committee when Billy Graham came to Lexington Kentucky in 1971. I have been at a crusade. I have listened to hundreds of his sermons. This book was amazing. The author is himself a famous evangelist. At first I resisted Laurie's insertion of himself into the book, but then I recalled the full title of the book ("Billy Graham:
the Man I Knew") and then Laurie's personal anecdotes rang true and were enjoyed.

Anyone who was touched by the ministry of Billy Graham should read (listen to) this book!

-steven

Great book!

Easy to listen to went by to quickly I really enjoyed it.
Pastor Greg thank you for writing it.

Great read!

What a privilege to get to know Billy Graham just a little bit through Greg Laurie’s shared experience.

Good history of Billy Graham

Laurie did a good job of chronicling the life of America's foremost evangelist.

My only real issue with the author was that he seemed to tout his own accomplishments along the way.

Walk thru history with one who was part of it

Billy Graham played an integral role in history, not only in the spiritual world but also the secular and political world. This book takes you on a journey through his extraordinary life revealing the impact this "country preacher" made on those he came in contact with either directly or through his crusades.

You will leave this one with a much better understanding of the man Billy Graham was. You will be surprised and amazed and you will be glad you decided to take a trip through history inside this book.