7 Men: And The Secret Of Their Greatness (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
My pastor loaned this book to me to read - and I really had no idea what to expect. The seven men covered in this book are: George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, Pope John Paul II and Charles W. Colson. Quite a range I am sure you would agree. All Christians. The impact on their lives as Christians was was significant, but far more important was their impact on others. The personal glimpses of these men was quit surprising to me. I mean who would put Washington in the same book and come to realize that they shared a faith as Washington and Colson? Or what do you know of Eric Liddell other than his portrayal in Chariots of Fire? I simply had NO idea.Short, fascinating read that any man would enjoy whether he is Christian or not. Great brief biographies. Christian biographies are the history of God's work in a human life. This book included William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Chuck Colson, Pope John Paul II, Jackie Robinson, George Washington, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Each life was very interesting, quick, and fun to read.My favorite was probably Jackie Robinson because I had heard the basics of the story, but history class completely neglected the spiritual dimension of Jackie's life and work. It is really a fantastic story of a man willingly suffering without retribution. He paved the way for many others to suffer less.I've studied Eric Liddell's life in particular and I thought that Mr. Metaxas did a great job of showing that Chariots of Fire was just the beginning for Liddell. Metaxas pulls together many interesting details and quotes on each person and I learned many new things about each of them, including Liddell.On George Washington I also recommend "The Bulletproof George Washington."
What do You think about 7 Men: And The Secret Of Their Greatness (2013)?
Great quick bios on some exceptional men. Could have been much more extensive and written better.
—andrea
Great survey of seven men to help men have models to shape their lives by.
—Tameisha23
Amazing lives unfold to show an Amazing God.
—taralynlewis
