Schweitzer: A Biography

by George Marshall, David Poling

He was an accomplished organist and interpreter of Bach, a crusader for world peace, and a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. He made his philosophy of "reverence for life" an ethic for the world. The hospital he founded in Lambaréné (still in operation in present-day Gabon) is a model of what Europeans might have given to Africans throughout colonial history. But above all, Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a talented and compassionate human being. This biography probes beyond the timeworn image of Schweitzer as "the old man in the pith helmet" to reveal the philosopher, scholar, husband, father, humanitarian, and liberal rebel in a conservative church.

Genres: Biography

Paperback

First published November 1, 1971

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[Darel Linebarger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. Where have all the great men gone? So inspiring. He truly followed Jesus as and did the best he knew how, regardless of what the church or other "experts" thought. It's men like him that prevent the long slow slide into the idiocracy. There was so much of what he said and believed that resonated strongly with me. I really enjoyed this book and felt inspired by his deeds and words.

[Steen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The driving forces of the man who lived by example his honorable convictions.