Ruth Bell Graham: Celebrating an Extraordinary Life

by Stephen Griffith

Friends and family of Ruth Bell Graham share their fondest thoughts and memories about the woman they know as mother, wife, grandmother, teacher, prayer partner and friend. Reminiscent of the best-selling Footprints of a Pilgrim, Ruth Bell Graham is a tender and touching portrait of Ruth Bell Graham as seen in the lives of those who know and love her. Reflecting both her roots as the child of missionary parents, her commitment to family, her love of the Lord and her ongoing personal ministry, this tribute to Ruth Bell Graham is a behind the scenes look at her unique lifetime of service to the Lord that includes personal speaking, writing and mentoring others for the cause of Christ.

Genres: Biography

208 pages, Hardcover

First published October 2, 2003

Reviews

[Hank Pharis · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are some good tributes to Mrs. Graham here from a lot of well known people. God also used her in special ways and BG would not have been BG without her.

(Note: I'm stingy with stars. For me 2 stars means a good book. 3 = Very good; 4 = Outstanding {only about 5% of the books I read merit this}; 5 = All time favorites {one of these may come along every 400-500 books})

[Stefanie Sage · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting compilation of personal accounts of lives impacted by Ruth over the years. While some of the stories are a bit repetitive the subject matter is so worthy of emulation that I can’t give the book less than four stars. Personally I could only hope to be half the woman that Ruth Graham was and her example to all of us is worthy of more stars than there are in the sky!

[Eunice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A most interesting way to write a biography of a person! The people who knew her best shared their experiences with her. You saw her as missionary kid, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, prayer partner and friend.

[Alaina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a unique way to get snapshots of Ruth Graham's life. The author quotes various people close to her and tells laugh out loud stories about her. I enjoyed reading it.

[Bonita Wise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed every page of this book. It is was this book which allowed me to realize that Ruth was trully extroadinary. It is one thing to toot your own horn ,but it speaks volumes once someone else toots it for you.
This book is a testimony of her sweet spirited life through the eyes of those who were fortunate enough to cross her path. I truly wished I could have been one.

It's a book which you will want to read over and over again.

[Joan Arning · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a compilation of memories of Ruth Bell Graham and some writings by Ruth. This book takes you from her birth in China to the last days of her life. She was a wonderful, caring lady who totally supported her husband. Evangelist Billy Graham. It was an interesting book even though I've previously read books by her.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a delightful woman to read about.

[Eleanor Shepherd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book very much. She really was an extraordinary person.

[Teresa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have read! What an amazing woman!