Facing the Giants, Eric Wilson
Facing the Giants, Eric Wilson
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Facing the Giants
novelization by Eric Wilson

Author: Eric Wilson

Narrator: Arthur Elliot, McKenzie Fetters

Unabridged: 7 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 01/26/2021

Synopsis

From the makers of Overcomer and Fireproof comes the inspirational novelization of the runaway hit movie Facing the Giants. It’s been six years without a winning season, and Coach Grant Taylor’s job is on the line. Unless the Shiloh Christian Eagles turn things around—and fast—he’s history. Unfortunately, their leading scorer has just left for a rival school and the team has lost its drive. The pressure is on, and the stakes are high.On the home front, things aren’t much better for Grant. His house is falling apart. His old clunker of a car keeps dying, and the coach and his wife have been unsuccessful in their attempts to start a family.But God is on the move—in many ways.When Grant receives a message from an unexpected visitor, he searches for a stronger purpose for his football team. When faced with unbelievable odds, Grant and his Shiloh Eagles must rise above their fear and step up to their greatest test of strength and courage. Full-length inspirational contemporary readNovelization of the Kendrick brothers’ film Facing the Giants

About Eric Wilson

Eric Wilson is a New York Times best-selling author whose books include the novelizations of hit films Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof. His acclaimed suspense novels, including Expiration Date and 2 Seconds Late, explore earth’s tension between heaven and hell. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jerry on January 19, 2024

Two disclaimers: First off, it has been several years since I last saw the film Facing the Giants, so, I can't comment on how it differs from this novelization. Also, football is not my thing; I've never been big on sports to begin with, but, after having it thrown in my face and shoved down my thro......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on June 10, 2013

Although the book was a post-movie work, it was more enjoyable than the movie. I am grad that I watched the movie first as it helped me to get through the book easily. There were great thoughts putting in structuring the novel. The chapters followed the football's timeline. Each sub-chapter was give......more

Goodreads review by Nolan on October 17, 2010

This book made me cry. No joke, tears where crawling out of my eyes. The theme of this book is to never give up, to have a positive look on the future and ask God for help when you need him most because he will answer your prayers. This book is about a coach at a high school who is a major christian......more

Goodreads review by sarah on January 03, 2022

I’ve watched the movie countless times so I definitely knew what was happening, but, honestly, it helped to have watched the movie before because I’m not a football enthusiast and didn’t understand all of the technical terms used in this book to describe each play. 1000/10. One of the few Christian f......more

Goodreads review by Jeannie on February 18, 2009

Even if I weren't a huge football fan, I'd have fallen in love with this story. Again, Eric Wilson weaves a fast-paced, heart-touching story that easily explains the crucial need to let God be the center of everything in your life. The movie is just as emotionally swept as the book. I'm the proud ow......more

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