Brave Heroes and Bold Defenders, Shirley Raye Redmond
Brave Heroes and Bold Defenders, Shirley Raye Redmond
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Brave Heroes and Bold Defenders
50 True Stories of Daring Men of God

Author: Shirley Raye Redmond

Narrator: John Patrick Walsh

Unabridged: 1 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/18/2022

Synopsis

Children of all ages will be inspired by the stories of these men: -C.S. Lewis—professor and author of the influential Chronicles of Narnia series -Zhang Boli—Chinese dissident, journalist, and Christian pastor -Richard Allen—former slave and founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church -Tim Tebow—athlete, Heisman trophy winner, and outspoken follower of Christ -Father Damien—a priest who dedicated his life to helping lepers in Hawaii These and the 45 other defenders of the faith featured in this book have made a profound impact on the world around them and, in many cases, changed the course of history. Strong, smart, and sometimes outspoken, these men are tremendous examples of God’s love in action. These inspiring profiles will captivate kids’ imaginations and encourage them to discover their own gifts and how they can use them to glorify God.

About Shirley Raye Redmond

Shirley Raye Redmond is an award-winning writer and newspaper columnist. Her book Patriots in Petticoats: Heroines of the American Revolution was named one of the best children’s books of 2004 by the Bank Street College of Education in New York. She is also a part-time instructor for the Institute of Children’s Literature, a sought-after workshop speaker, and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

About John Patrick Walsh

John Patrick Walsh is an experienced on-screen, theatre, and voiceover actor as well as an audiobook narrator. He studied improv in Los Angeles while performing in several plays, including Ethos Theatre Company’s production of Hamlet, in which he appeared as the Player King. His television roles began with General Hospital, and he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks, including being part of the full cast for Phil Mickelson's bestselling sports memoir One Magical Sunday.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica

Great book to read with kiddos. Specifically elementary age. So great to show them people from all different ethnicities, backgrounds, and eras in history doing amazing things for God and making an impact in the world!......more

Goodreads review by Jolee

Wow! This was a very good children’s book in which I learned so much myself. Each 1-page vignette style biographical story of a ‘man of God’ provides a punch of information (although sometimes leaving you to crave learning more, in the best possible way) and includes a lovely, warm illustration. I o......more

Goodreads review by Panda

4.5 stars, rounded up. This biographical anthology is a sequel to Shirley Raye Redmond’s previous book about Christian women. In this collection, she shows how Christian men of different nationalities, races, and walks of life have honored God and made the world a better place for others. She covers......more

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