Auckland Council Libraries: Christian biographies

Christian biographies

​These selected Christian biographies will inspire and amaze readers with real-life stories of resilience, faith and forgiveness.

Kisses from Katie

Katie Davis

Book

A touching and inspiring story of a young teen who felt led by God to go on a mission trip. Katie’s passion for spreading the love of God is tangible and moving. She will capture your attention and your heart.

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Unbroken

Laura Hillenbrand

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A riveting WWII story of an American aviator in the Pacific theatre. Louis Zamperini’s survival at sea and his subsequent ordeal as a POW in Japan will reinforce everything you know about man’s capacity for both depravity and heroism.

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God's smuggler

Brother Andrew

Book

As a boy he dreamed of being a spy undercover behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself undercover for God. Brother Andrew was his name and for decades his life story has awed and inspired millions.

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The hiding place

Corrie Ten Boom

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Corrie ten Boom and her family served the Dutch Underground movement during the Nazi occupation of Holland, hiding Jewish refugees in a secret room above their shop. An incredible account of faith in the face of immense suffering.

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Bonhoeffer

Eric Metaxas

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A devout follower of Christ conspiring to murder his country’s head of state makes for gripping reading! Bonhoeffer was one of those rare men whose moral courage and strong spiritual convictions allowed him to stand up against a monstrous evil.

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Gifted hands

Ben Carson

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Raised in disadvantaged circumstances, Ben Carson could have become just another statistic. Fortunately, he had a God-fearing, strong-willed mother who instilled in him the power of faith, perseverance, hard-work and a "can do" attitude.

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Redemption at Hacksaw Ridge

Booton Herndon

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Desmond Doss joined the army despite his vow to never shoot a gun or take a man's life. Even those who do not usually read war books will find this incredible hero’s actions inspirational.

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Transformed

Remi Adeleke

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This inspirational book takes you on a rollercoaster ride of adventure and is an example of even when the odds are stacked against you, through hard work, dedication, and self-discipline, you can achieve your goals, grow and become a better person.

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Seeking Allah, finding Jesus

Nabeel Qureshi

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A beautifully told story of the clash between Islam and Christianity and the heartfelt journey of a young man as he wrestles with finding a path to the Creator.

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Face to face with Jesus

Samaa Habib

Book

A powerful and hope-filled testimony of a young Muslim girl growing up amongst civil war and the challenges she faced embracing Christianity. Her near-death experience and her relentless courage in the face of persecution will inspire all.

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Life without limits

Nick Vujicic

Book

Born with no limbs, this extraordinary man is now an internationally recognized motivational speaker encouraging people to find their life’s purpose. You’ll be thinking about this book long after you finish.

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The heavenly man

Brother Yun

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Brother Yun is one of China’s intensely persecuted house church leaders. His unwavering faith, his multiple imprisonments and the miraculous ways he has seen God work in his life make for compulsive reading.

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Mud, sweat and tears

Bear Grylls

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Bear Grylls’ candid autobiography exposes the man behind the celebrity façade; a man of immeasurable heart, soul and solid faith. For adrenaline junkies and armchair adventurers alike.

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Amazing Grace

Eric Metaxas

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Wilberforce sought to use his privilege and resources to defend the voiceless, but his greatest challenge was not to abolish the slave trade but to change his generation’s way of thinking.

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Kezia the Librarian

Kezia

LibrarianMahurangi East Library

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