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Top 3 Biographies
If you're looking for your next biography or in need of some inspiring wisdom why not check out our biography recommendations. New books by Rowan Williams and Tim Farron are featured, as well as an introduction to the life and legacy of John Henry Newman.
Christians draw spiritual inspiration from others who possess a strong sense of faith, a faith in which they can pour into their daily life and work.
Such faith is also a standing testament of God’s ongoing work, where he inspires us to continue His everlasting mission in His name.
In light of this, one book we have recently published is Luminaries by Rowan Williams. This book contains several notable and worthy biographies on Christians every devoted Christian should look to. Starting from St. Paul in the first century, it goes on to mention twenty Christians that have illuminated the Christian way, featuring saints, martyrs, poets, theologians and social reformers. Known figures include people like Augustine of Hippo, Charles Dickens and Florence Nightingale; individuals possessing powerful stories whose backgrounds will light the way forward and cast a new, bright light on what it means to live and breathe the gospel. 
The latest addition to our A Very Brief History series includes John Henry Newman, our definitive introduction to the life and legacy of one of the most controversial and influential thinkers of his time - an individual who possessed one of the most original Christian minds of modern times, of any time, even. This book is published to coincide with Newman’s canonization by Pope Francis in October 2019. Written by Eamon Duffy, Emeritus Professor of Christian History at the University of Cambridge, this is a book equally ideal for those who are familiar with Newman or are a newcomer to his bequest.
Another book that ties into the aspect of sharing your faith in your place of work is undoubtedly the recently published autobiography of the Liberal Democrats’ Tim Farron, A Better Ambition. Written with extreme warmth and captivating humour, Farron writes openly about his role as the party president as he deals with the intense experience of leading the party through the intense 2016 EU referendum. Particularly reflecting on the scrutiny he received because of his religious beliefs, what can we learn about the role of religion in public life? What does Farron’s experience mean for those who hold a liberal vision – and most of all, what prospects exist for true liberalism in the UK today? Find the answers to these questions in A Better Ambition: Confessions of a Faithful Liberal, available for purchase today!
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