Billy, William Paul McKay
Billy, William Paul McKay
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Billy
The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything

Author: William Paul McKay, Ken Abraham

Narrator: Bob Souer

Unabridged: 6 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 10/01/2019


Synopsis

The remarkable true story of a young Billy Graham and his best friend who walked away from the faith.We all know how the story ends but how did it begin? Before he became a household name, and America's Pastor, he was simply known as Billy. When he wasn't playing baseball, he was discovering his love for Christian ministry. His best friend, Charles Templeton, was already on track to be a highly successful evangelist and the two young men began strategizing on how to win the world for Christ. That plan takes a drastic turn, however, when Templeton deserts the faith and becomes an atheist. The impact of this decision on a young Billy Graham is immeasurable and agonizing. Charles would later become the great intellectual architect for agnosticism and atheism. Billy would become the single greatest messenger for the Christian Gospel. It is one of the great untold dramas between friends - Atheism vs Christianity, betrayal and hope.

About Ken Abraham

Ken Abraham is a New York Times best-selling author known around the world for his collaborations with high-profile public figures. A former professional musician and pastor, he is a popular guest with both secular and religious media. His books include One Soldier's Story with Bob Dole, Payne Stewart with Tracey Stewart, Falling in Love for All the Right Reasons with Dr. Neil Clark Warren, and Let's Roll! with Lisa Beamer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Erin on February 17, 2009

"Billy" by William Paul McKay & Ken Abraham is a biography about Billy Graham and I was expecting just that, a boring biography. I was completely mistaken. Though the book did a great job of retelling a series of life-altering moments in Billy's life, I was not expecting such a dramatic novelistic a......more

Goodreads review by Bethany on November 14, 2024

Audio. This isn’t a biography. This doesn’t even tell much of Billy’s life. It gives a small number of snapshots of his life and alternates with the end-of-life musings of his good friend Charles Templeton opining on Billy’s character. Let’s be clear about how the story is told so you won’t be disapp......more