Biography

This is the biography of Chen Zhiniang, an ordinary Indonesian-born Chinese women whose life continues to impact the world today.  In obedience to her father, she left Indonesia and followed her previously widowed Chinese husband back to Xiamen in Fujian Province.  She gave birth to seven sons (Paul, John, Peter, Caleb, Solomon, Stephen and Joseph), five of whom would later become Christian ministers, and one daughter (Mary).  Her husband died when the children were still young, and she was left to raise the children on her own.  Her son, well-known pastor and teacher Stephen Tong (Tang) says, "When I was small, the first words I'd hear in the morning were those of my mother while she prayed.  She prayed for each of us children by name, and asked God to guide us."   This book tells the story of the life and faith of this remarkable woman.

Kirk Cameron is best known for his role as loveable teenage troublemaker Mike Seaver on the award-winning American TV series Growing Pains, but his rise to fame and fortune is only part of his incredible story.  In this intimate autobiography, Kirk opens up about his early years, his rocket to stardom, his life-changing encounter with Jesus and the hard choices he's made along the way to live in the Way of the Master.  Fans will get an up-close and personal look at what drives the former teen-magazine heartthrob and find out how God and family became the secrets behind his celebrated smile.  In his own words, Kirk shares how he s still growing even through the triumphs and temptations of his Hollywood career.

This is the autobiography of Cai Sujuan, known in the West as Christiana Tsai.  Born in 1890 to a wealthy family in Nanjing, she was the 18th of 24 children of the vice-governor of Jiangsu Province.  This is an inspiriing testimony of her journey from spiritual darkness to light, and then how God used her to bless many in spite of the physical darkness she endured for many years.

John Newton was an English sailor and Anglican clergyman. Starting his career on the sea at a young age, he became involved with the slave trade for a few years. After experiencing a religious conversion, he became a minister, hymn-writer, and later a prominent supporter of the abolition of slavery. He was the author of many hymns, including Amazing Grace and Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken.

In his autobiography, Franklin Graham tells his story of how God has taken his life and turned it into His Glory.  Elizabeth Dole says, "Franklin has provided a very thoughtful and provocative account of how a young man develops and matures in his faith as the son of one of the world's most respected and admired spiritual leaders."

This fast-paced, compelling and chilling account is the deeply moving story of a three-time Kung Fu World Champion.  With fascinating insight into the traditions of China's martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-year old child into a hardened, professional killer.  From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world's most powerful people.  Following personal tragedy, Tony's extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned.  He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure.  Eventually incarcerated in Cyprus, Tony hits rock bottom.   Through the visits of a stranger, he is introduced to the reality and life-changing power of a Savior. Though the prison walls hold him, he finds himself a free man.  This is just the beginning of a complex and fascinating testimony.