More Than Words Contemporary Writers on the Works That Shaped Them

"It's such a wonderful book. . . . it's like a fine conversation." Annie Dillard, author of Pilgrim at Tinker CreekGreat writing has the power to stimulate our imagination, generate creativity, and help us make sense of the world. In this fascinating compilation, twenty-one popular Christian authors share stories of how they were influenced by literary masters and their works: " Learn why reading the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen helped Walter Wangerin Jr. deal with life in a troubled family." See how Fyodor Dostoevsky's vocation of a passionate desire for God made a difference to Eugene H. Peterson at a critical point in his life. " Discover why the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer were instrumental in keeping Richard Foster from abandoning the Christian faith. " Uncover why John Donne forever changed the way Philip Yancey thought about pain. " Explore how the books of George MacDonald both comforted and widened the world of Madeleine L'Engle. " Find out how epic storyteller Stephen R. Lawhead learned lasting lessons about the power of fiction from the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien. A short reading guide at the end of each chapter serves as an invitation for you to explore these classic works further-and find new vision, ideas, and inspiration.Schaap, James Calvin is the author of 'More Than Words Contemporary Writers on the Works That Shaped Them' with ISBN 9780801064043 and ISBN 080106404X.