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Leaders in Action series

By Various Authors
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The books in this series that my family has read have been an absolute treasure. My teenage children found these biographies fascinating. These books take a decidedly religious approach to the lives of great historical leaders, focusing on their character and faith. This well-researched series features excellent writing that is compelling, clear, and easily understood. I think children ages 12 and older will be surprised at how interesting and inspiring they find these nonfiction books to be! This is very worthwhile reading and inspired me in so many ways: to seek and value knowledge, to be humble, to have deeper faith, to give more service, and more!

Books in this series we recommend: A Place to Stand: The Word of God in the Life of Martin Luther, Apostle of Liberty: The World-Changing Leadership of George Washington, Give Me Liberty: The Uncompromising Statesmanship of Patrick Henry

Books in this series that did not make the book list: None

Books in this series that we have not yet reviewed: A Divine Light: The Spiritual Leadership of Jonathan Edwards,  All Things for Good: The Steadfast Fidelity of Stonewall Jackson, Call of Duty: The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee, Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt, Forgotten Founding Father: The Heroic Legacy of George Whitefield, Glory and Honor: The Music and Artistic Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach, Never Give in: The Extraordinary Character of Winston Churchill, Not a Tame Lion: The Spiritual Legacy of C. S. Lewis, Statesman and Saint: The Principled Politics of William Wilberforce, Then Darkness Fled: The Liberating Wisdom of Booker T. Washington

(Reviewed by Jenny Phillips)

Region North America, United States
Period 18th Century, 1700s
Genre Biography
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