7 must-read biography books like The Rescue: Seven People, Seven Amazing Stories… by Jim Cymbala

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The Rescue: Seven People, Seven Amazing Stories…

By: Jim Cymbala

4.43

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Seven People, Seven Amazing Stories A Wall Street broker, a party girl, a student, a homeless man, …

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Cover of The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson, John Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill

1. The Cross and the Switchblade

By: David Wilkerson , John Sherrill , Elizabeth Sherrill

4.26

Format: 176 pages, Mass Market Paperback

A young preacher from the Pennsylvania hills comes to New York City and influences troubled teenage… read more

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  • christianity
  • nonfiction
  • christian
  • biography
"Drugs, what a devil-inspired poison! It’s death on the installment plan."

-David Wilkerson, The Cross and the Switchblade

"The day you learn to be publically specific in your prayer, that is the day you will discover power."

-David Wilkerson, The Cross and the Switchblade

"We humans can work hard for each other, and we should and we must work. But it is God, and only God, who heals."

-David Wilkerson, The Cross and the Switchblade

"I have questioned God sometimes whether prayers have gone unanswered. But answered prayer is still harder to believe."

-David Wilkerson, The Cross and the Switchblade

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2. Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II

By: Darlene Deibler Rose

4.50

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

This is the true story of a young American missionary woman's courage and triumph of faith in the j… read more

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  • christianity
  • nonfiction
  • christian
  • biography
"What you don't know cannot be beaten out of you."

-Darlene Deibler Rose, Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II

"As we stepped into the large mess hall, a band began to play "The Star Spangled Banner," and Old Glory was unfurled before us. I came undone. I couldn't help it; I began to sob. This was the first Am…"

-Darlene Deibler Rose, Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II

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3. Long Way Gone

By: Charles Martin

4.34

Format: 296 pages, Hardcover

“No matter where you go, no matter whether you succeed or fail, stand or fall, no gone is too far g… read more

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  • christian
"This side of the grave, no one--and I don't care who they are or what sin or sins they have or are committing--is too far gone."

-Charles Martin, Long Way Gone

"No matter where you go, no matter whether you succeed or fail, stand or fall, no gone is too far gone. You can always come home."

-Charles Martin, Long Way Gone

"That was the night I learned the value of an old hymn. How something so old and "out-of-date" could say words my heart needed to hear and didn't know how to say."

-Charles Martin, Long Way Gone

"Sometimes we have to sing through the scars. Sometimes a song is the only thing that heals the broken places in us. Only thing that breaks the chains on the heart."

-Charles Martin, Long Way Gone

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4. The Case for Christ

By: Lee Strobel

4.37

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

Using the dramatic scenario of an investigative journalist pursuing his story and leads, Lee Strobe… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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5. Till We Have Faces

By: C.S. Lewis

4.08

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

In this timeless tale of two mortal princesses- one beautiful and one unattractive- C.S. Lewis rewo… read more

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  • christian
Cover of Soulprint: Discovering Your Divine Destiny by Mark Batterson

6. Soulprint: Discovering Your Divine Destiny

By: Mark Batterson

3.80

Format: 304 pages, ebook

There never has been and never will be anyone like you. But that isn't a testament to you. It's a t… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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7. A Tale of Three Kings

By: Gene Edwards

3.17

Format: None pages, Paperback

For the many Christians who have experienced pain, loss, and heartache at the hands of other believ… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian

8. Lenten Lands: My Childhood with Joy Davidman and C.S. Lewis

By: Douglas Gresham

3.56

Format: None pages, Paperback

Including the True Story of the Remarkable Love Affair between Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis There h… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • christian
  • biography
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9. Gilead (Gilead, #1)

By: Marilynne Robinson

3.85

Format: 247 pages, Paperback

Nearly 25 years after Housekeeping, Marilynne Robinson returns with an intimate tale of three gener… read more

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"How I wish you could have known me in my strength."

-Marilynne Robinson, Gilead (Gilead, #1)

"Memory can make a thing seem to have been much more than it was."

-Marilynne Robinson, Gilead (Gilead, #1)

"When something ought to be true then it proves to be a very powerful truth."

-Marilynne Robinson, Gilead (Gilead, #1)

"That is to say, I pray for you. And there's an intimacy in it. That's the truth."

-Marilynne Robinson, Gilead (Gilead, #1)

10. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

By: Helen Simonson

4.11

Format: 288 pages,

You are about to travel to Edgecombe St. Mary, a small village in the English countryside filled wi… read more

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11. Lady Susan

By: Jane Austen , Robert William Chapman

3.65

Format: 180 pages, Paperback

Beautiful, flirtatious, and recently widowed, Lady Susan Vernon seeks an advantageous second marria… read more

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"I have not yet tranquillised myself enough to see Frederica."

-Jane Austen, Lady Susan

"I shall ever despise the man who can be gratified by the passion which he never wished to inspire, nor solicited the avowal of."

-Jane Austen, Lady Susan

"How little the general report of any one ought to be credited, since no character, however upright, can escape the malevolence of slander."

-Jane Austen, Lady Susan

"...though I always imagined from her increasing friendship for us since her husband's death that we should, at some future period, be obliged to receive her."

-Jane Austen, Lady Susan

12. Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus

By: Kyle Idleman

4.24

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Are you a follower of Jesus? Don't answer too quickly. In fact, you may want to read this book befo… read more

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13. Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story

By: Ken Abraham , Steven Curtis Chapman

4.16

Format: None pages, Hardcover

For decades, Steven Curtis Chapman's music and message have brought hope and inspiration to million… read more

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Cover of Outfoxed (Andy Carpenter, #14) by David Rosenfelt, Grover Gardner

14. Outfoxed (Andy Carpenter, #14)

By: David Rosenfelt , Grover Gardner

4.08

Format: 7 pages, Audio CD

Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter spends as much time as he can working on his true passion, the Tara F… read more

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15. Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God

By: Tim Challies

4.80

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

An honest look at grief and fears, faith and hope. Combining personal narrative, sound theology, an… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"...one of the hardest parts of my loss is that all my feelings of love remain, but there's no way to express them."

-Tim Challies, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God

"The father instinct that was so strong within me went from abundant to empty. And so while I miss Nick so very deeply, I also miss the part of my life and identity that was wrapped up in being his da…"

-Tim Challies, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God

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16. Once Upon a Wardrobe

By: Patti Callahan Henry

4.35

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

College student Megs Devonshire sets out to fulfill her younger brother George’s last wish by uncov… read more

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  • christian
"The way stories change us can't be explained,' Padraig says. 'It can only be felt. Like love."

-Patti Callahan Henry, Once Upon a Wardrobe

"Because even with the dark and the light parts and the good parts and the bad parts, dinner must still be served."

-Patti Callahan Henry, Once Upon a Wardrobe

"The fantastic and the imaginative aren't escapism . . . Good stories introduce the marvelous. The whole story, paradoxically, strengthens our relish for real life. This excursion sends us back with r…"

-Patti Callahan Henry, Once Upon a Wardrobe

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17. The Librarianist

By: Patrick deWitt

3.41

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

From bestselling and award-winning author Patrick deWitt comes the story of Bob Comet, a man who ha… read more

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18. Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind...

By: Louie Giglio

4.40

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Publishers Weekly bestseller Discover how to break free from the chains of negative thinking and ex… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"Whatever Jesus has won, we have won also."

-Louie Giglio, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind...

"I want my life to defy human explanation."

-Louie Giglio, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind...

"If Jesus says you can go forward, you can go forward."

-Louie Giglio, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind...

"The steps we take in faith activate the power of the Spirit."

-Louie Giglio, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind...

Cover of Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation by Collin Hansen

19. Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation

By: Collin Hansen

4.56

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Timothy Keller takes readers behind the scenes to meet the people and understand the events that fo… read more

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  • christianity
  • nonfiction
  • christian
  • biography
Cover of Citizen K-9 (K Team #3) by David Rosenfelt

20. Citizen K-9 (K Team #3)

By: David Rosenfelt

4.14

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In Citizen K-9 , bestselling author David Rosenfelt masterfully blends mystery with dogs and humor … read more

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21. Best in Snow (Andy Carpenter, #24)

By: David Rosenfelt

4.13

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

In this Christmas mystery, lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, are on the beat af… read more

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Cover of The Watchmaker's Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom by Larry Loftis

22. The Watchmaker's Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom

By: Larry Loftis

4.32

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Florida Book Awards Gold Medalist New York Times bestselling author and … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • christian
  • biography
Cover of I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself by Levi Lusko

23. I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself

By: Levi Lusko

4.37

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

We all battle inner struggles—whether it's self-doubt, depression, fear, or anger. It’s time to get… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"You can’t live right if you won’t think right."

-Levi Lusko, I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself

"Benih tidak pernah terlihat seperti panen yang dikandungnya"

-Levi Lusko, I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself

"Anda dapat mengubah perasaan Anda dengan mengubah cara Anda berkata-kata."

-Levi Lusko, I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself

"Anda dapat mengubah cara Anda merasakan dengan mengubah cara Anda berpikir."

-Levi Lusko, I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself

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24. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

By: Dan Gemeinhart

4.46

Format: 344 pages, Hardcover

Five years. That's how long Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, have lived on the road in an old school bus,… read more

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"But when someone's hurting, you gotta do something. Always kindness"

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

"Driving toward something is better than driving away from something."

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

"I guess that's how regrets are...they're anchors, not balloons. And we were sunk"

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

"The best kind of goodbye is the kind where you don’t actually have to leave the person behind."

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

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25. Think Like a Horse: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Empathy from an Unconventional Cowboy

By: Grant Golliher

4.37

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In Think Like a Horse , veteran “horse whisperer” and leadership expert Grant Golliher applies his … read more

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  • nonfiction
"I've learned that the horses have an extraordinary ability to reveal people to themselves. In doing so, they become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and leadership development."

-Grant Golliher, Think Like a Horse: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Empathy from an Unconventional Cowboy

"Feel is a combination of sensitivity, intuition, and empathy. It's one of the most important things to learn when working with horses or with people. (...) feel can't really be taught; it can only be…"

-Grant Golliher, Think Like a Horse: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Empathy from an Unconventional Cowboy

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26. The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle

By: Jennifer Ryan

4.09

Format: 411 pages, Hardcover

Three plucky women lift the spirits of home-front brides in wartime Britain, where clothes rationin… read more

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"Clothes do that sometimes. They have the power to make you into someone else. They can make anything seem possible."

-Jennifer Ryan, The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle

"Sometimes we just need someone with a fresh perspective to hold up a mirror and show us who we really are – who we could become, if we put our minds to it."

-Jennifer Ryan, The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle

"In a good family, you're loved, simply, for being you, and whatever happens, wherever you go, you will always know that you are loved. It doesn’t matter how successful you are, how beautiful, or how …"

-Jennifer Ryan, The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle

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27. Three Days at the Brink

By: Bret Baier

4.21

Format: 434 pages, Hardcover

“I not put this extraordinary book down. Three Days at the Brink is a masterpiece: elegantly writt… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
Cover of Rescued (Andy Carpenter, #17) by David Rosenfelt

28. Rescued (Andy Carpenter, #17)

By: David Rosenfelt

4.12

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter is reluctant to take on any more cases. He'd much rather spend his ti… read more

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Cover of Animal Instinct (The K Team #2) by David Rosenfelt

29. Animal Instinct (The K Team #2)

By: David Rosenfelt

4.07

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

The K Team is back in the second installment in this spinoff series from bestselling author David R… read more

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30. Where God Came Down: The Archaeological Evidence

By: Joel P. Kramer

4.78

Format: 158 pages, Hardcover

Does archaeology agree with Scripture? Is there evidence to support the biblical account? Can archa… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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31. The Rescue: Seven People, Seven Amazing Stories…

By: Jim Cymbala

4.43

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Seven People, Seven Amazing Stories A Wall Street broker, a party girl, a student, a homeless man, … read more

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14 Best nonfiction books like The Rescue: Seven People, Seven Amazing Stories… by Jim Cymbala

Transform Your Habits

The Cross and the Switchblade

David Wilkerson , John Sherrill , Elizabeth Sherrill

4.26

Transform Your Habits

Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II

Darlene Deibler Rose

4.50

Transform Your Habits

The Case for Christ

Lee Strobel

4.37

Transform Your Habits

Soulprint: Discovering Your Divine Destiny

Mark Batterson

3.80

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14 best-selling audiobook books like Three Days at the Brink by Bret Baier

Transform Your Habits

Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution (The American Revolution Series)

Nathaniel Philbrick

4.12

Transform Your Habits

Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan

Bill O'Reilly , Martin Dugard

4.35

Transform Your Habits

Killing the Killers: The Secret War Against Terrorists

Bill O'Reilly

4.19

Transform Your Habits

The President and the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul

Brian Kilmeade

4.23

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