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A Step Further by Eareckson, Joni & Steve Estes.  "Today as I look back, I am convinced that the whole ordeal of my paralysis was inspired by God's love.  I wasn't the brunt of some cruel divine joke.  God had reasons behind my suffereing, and learning some of them has made all the difference in the world."

A Straight-out Man: F.W. Albrecht & Central Australian Aborigines by Henson, Barbara.  Central Australia and its oldest mission, Hermannsburg, have long been a potent arena for the encounter between Australia's indigenous people and the European newcomers.  The life of Hermannsburg's longest serving superintendent, F.W. Albrecht vividly details much of that encounter, beginning in the 1920s when Aborigines were thought to be a dying race, with governments and public largely indifferent to their fate. (1992)

At Last: True Christianity by Eyre, Alan.  One afternoon a man arrived in the Caribbean village of Providence.  His coming was a turning point for a humble cane-cutter who, at last, was able to find out for himself the true message of the Bible.  This book is more than the true story of one man's spiritual adventure.  It is a simple explanation of true Christianity. (1976)

Beyond Our Selves: A woman's pilgrimage in faith by Marshall, Catherine.  Beyond Our Selves will answer the needs of anyone searching for a more meaningful life, a mor pertinent faith, and a more direct relationship with God.  With a skilful blend of deeply inspirational thought, coupled with loving and significant recollections of her ouwn life, Catherine Marshall has created a vibrant, memorable book. (1961)

Billy Graham: Evangelist to the World by Pollock, John.  An authorized biography of the decisive years.  Here is a living chronicle of the life and character of the famous religious leader. (1979)

Bless This House by Bryant, Anita.  The inspiring personal story of how faith and prayer turned a home into a haven of Christian love. (1972)

Born Again by Colson, Charles W..  'Tough, wily, nasty and tenaciously loyal to Richard Nixon' was Time magazine's description of Charles colson, who at age forty had become one of the President's closest confidants.  Then came the headline: Colson makes decision for Christ.  The story jarred Washington: many suspected a gimmick.  An insider's view of the Nixon White House, Born Again is by one of the five men closest to the ex-President during one of the greatest governmental crises in history. (1976)

Go, Man, Go! by Gardner Hunter, Frances.  Go, Man, Go! Is the enthusiastic story of Frances Gardner Hunter's experiences as a witness for Christ.  From coffee houses to death-bed conversions, she tells of encounters with skeptics, cynics, and agnostics, lost people trying to be found.  (1969)

God Can Do It Again by Kuhlman, Kathryn.  In this moving and inspiring book, Miss Kuhlman has brought together the firstperson stories of several who have been cured of ills ranging from multiple sclerosis to spiritual emptiness.  Each page radiates Miss Kuhlman's love of God and His love of all mankind. (1969)

God's Smuggler by Andrew, Brother with J&E Sherrill.  God's smuggler carries contraband Bibles past armed border guards to bring the love of Christ to the people behind the Iron Curtain.  Brother Andrew grew up in a devoutly Christian home in a tiny town in Holland.  His bags bulging with Bibles, over borders and back again, he has penetrated every Communist country, including Red China. (1967)

How I Know God Answers Prayer by Goforth, Rosalind.  The inspiring account of a lifetime of ansered prayer.  Drawn from the personal experiences of missionary to China, How I know God Answers Prayer probes into the more intimate details of childlike faith.  Rosalind Goforth shares with her readers something of God's faithfulness, protection, care and discipline.

I Will Uphold You: Memoirs of Dorothea Freund by Freund, Dorothea.  Memoirs of Dorothea Freund including her adventures in New Guinea Mission Work (1985)

If I only Love Jesus: The story of Sister Claudia by Schlink, Basilea.  When Sister Claudia first joined the Sisterhood of Mary, she found it hard tomake the sacrifices which everyone must make who commits herslef completely to Jesus.  Then a remarkable thing happened which changed her whole life.  Through her contagioous joy and love of her Lord many  learned the secret of victory in the battle agains sin and the acceptance of suffering. (1973)

If That Were Christ, Would You Give Him Your Blanket?: A sequel to Tortured For Christ by Wurmbrand, Richard.  Two Chinese Christians shivered with cold in a cell.  Each had a thin blanket.  One of the Christians looked to the other and saw how he trembled.  The thought came to him, 'If that were Christ, would you give Him your blanket?' Of course he would.  Immediately he spread the blanket over his brother. (1970)

In God's Underground by Wurmbrand, Richard.  Richard Wurmbrand, playboy turned preacher, was held for 14 years in Communist prisons.  His jailers tried to force him to confess that he was part of an imperialist spy network.  But in spite of beatings, torture and drugging, his spirit did not break.  (1968)

Kathryn Kuhlman: The life she led, the legacy she left by Kooiman Hosier, Helen.  The moving, true story of an elusive, enigmatic, extraordinary Christian. (1971)

Little Notes Which Like Each Other by Wurmbrand Richard.  'Since I came to the West I have written tirelessly about the Communist persecution of Christians,' writes Richard Wurmbrand. 'It is now a long time since I came out of Communists prisons.  But till now, Communist prisons had not come out of me.  For the first time, I have written a book the only subject of which is Christ.  Through it I have been healed of my obsession with communism.' (1974)

Maude Aimee … I Look To The Hills by Humbard, Maude Aimee.  (1976)

Michael, Michael, Why Do You Hate Me?: A Rabbi meets the Messiah by Esses, Michael.  Born in orthodoxy, taught the law of God as a child, rebellious to the point of near suicide, Michael Esses abandoned his heritage, recklessly pursued pleasure and material success - then met sudden crisis and eventual despair.  And then the miraculous intervention of God - and Messianic deliverance! (1973)

My Love Affair With Charles by Hunter, Frances.  This is a love story.  Not just a love story, but the remarkable love story of Frances and Charles Hunter.  More than that, it is the story of two people, each with a great love for God. (1971)

On Our Way Rejoicing by Trobisch, Ingrid.  On Our Way Rejoicing is an incredible saga of a great family.  It tells of the trials and triumphs they experienced in following the vision that led them to the ends of the earth, a story surging with movement, with partings and reunions, sorrows and joys, laughter and tears, breathless adventure, romance, shining courage and a deep love for others.

Run Baby Run: The story of Nicky Cruz by Cruz, Nicky with Buckingham, Nicky.  In Run Baby Run Nicky tells his own story of gang warfare in the streets of a big city and of his dramatic conversion.

The Answer To Moscow's Bible by Wurmbrand, Richard.  Is there a God?  The confrontation between Christianity and Communisn.  Wherever people how how to write, they have a holy book.  The Communish world has its Bible too, an Atheist's Handbook first issued in Moscow in 1961.  A summary of atheistic creeds, it is the collective work of specialists, has been translated into many languages, reprinted many times and is widely distributed in socialist countries.  Its primary purpose is to show there in no God.  Imprisoned by the Communists for 14 years, Richard Wurmbrand answers the seven hundred pages of denial, affirming the existence of God and eternal life, Biblical truth and human worth. (1975)

The Courage Of Carol: Pearls from Tears by Schuller, Robert & Arvella.  To Dr Robert Schuller and his wifel Arvella, tragedy is no stranger.  The Courage Of Carol is the true story of the intimate struggles and frustrations Dr Schuller and his wife Arvella, experienced as the result of the accident that nearly cost the life of their daughter Carol. (1978)

The Cross And The Switchblade by Wilkerson, Rev David.  Five years ago, David Wilkerson, a young country minister, started a lonely - and seeminly doomed - crusade.  He went into the streets and slums of New York to preac the gospel of redemtion to the big city's gang kinds - teenagers hardened to every kind of crime and viciousness.  At first thry sneered - and threatened.  David Wilderson had agonizing hours of doubt and fear.  Then, one day, the miracle he needed happened … and a rowdy group of tough gamg members watched as their leaders knelt in the street and prayed… (1963)

The Last Escape by Aliav, Ruth & Peggy Mann.  Gripping in its high tension and human drama, The Last Escape is the true story of a brave and beautiful girl who helped thousands of Jews to escape the gas chamber. (1973)

The Lost Footsteps by Craciunas, Silviu.  All along the frontiers of the satellite countries behind the Iron Curtain there runs a strip of earth, three yards wide, ploughed and raked smooth, intended to receive and retain the footprints of fugitives.  It is called the "the strip of the lost footsteps." (1974)

The Woman At The Well by Rogers, Dale Evans.  Dale Evans Rogers is one of the great women of our time.  She has received numerous awards and honors.  Her home, her personal life, and her many books attest to her strong faith and trust in God. (1970)

The Words Of St. Francis by Meyer, James.  The words of St. Francis of Assisi echoed the Gospel of Christ.  So mighty was it, so novel its freshness, so powerful its pull, that it drew thousands to a better way of life.  Francis came preaching the balm-bearing words Pax et Bonum - Peace and Wellbeing!  And the world never forgot his gentle gesture. (1952)

Through A Bamboo Curtain: A history of Wujal Wujal Mission by Rose, Gordon.  This booklet celebrates 25 years of renewed mission work at Wujal Wujal. (formerly Bloomfield) (1982)

Tortured For Christ by Wurmbrand, Richard.  An account of the suffering and testimony of the Underground Church in countries behind the Iron Curtain. (1967)

Stranger In My Home by Raymond Holmes, C..  Pastor C. Raymon Holmes' world crumbled down on him.  His family life, his career, his religion - everything important in his life - suddenly reeled from a totally unexpected challenge that threatened to destroy them. (1974)

Ten Fingers For God by Clarke-Wilson, Dorothy.  The true story of a surgeon's quest for an end to the ravages of leprosy. (1965)

Give Me This Mountain by Roseveare, Helen.  Frankness and humour, keen spiritual perception, almost impossible ideals, physical danger, intense personal suffering, extraordinary courage - these are some of the ingredients in this moving and personal story.  In her own words the well-known missionary doctor tells the story of her life.  She sees it as a series of mountain peaks, the dark valleys in between serving only to lead to greater heights of Christian experience.  Her honesty and simplicity give this book an irresistible appeal. (1966)

Interrupted Melody by Lawrence, Majorie.  Here is a "career" story that is a veritable epic of human endeavor.  Familiar though the story of artistic triumphs over almost insurmountable difficulties may be, there have been few careers throughout the ages so fraught with tragic obstacles as that of the Australian Girl. (1949)

Miracle In Moscow by Benson, David.  Author David Benson and two young Christians walk to the outskirts of Moscow to meet another Christian - only to have a lookout signal that they have been followed and must return to the city.  Miracle in Moscow sweeps the reader along with the writer's deep feelings of excitement, but avoe all, the unlimited power of a triumphant Christ. (1975)

Take My Hands: The remarkable story of Dr Mary Verghese of Vellore by Clarke Wilson, Dorothy.  Take My Hands is the story of a brilliant young surgeon who overcame a devastating physical handicap.  (1963)