I recently received a complimentary copy of Thomas Nelson's new book, Billy Graham in Quotes in exchange for an unbiased review. The book is edited by Franklin Graham and Donna Lee Toney. It has an attractive cover and is well laid out and easy to maneuver through.
I must confess I absorbed the book and carried it from room to room reading large portions at one sitting. I would wager that this is not how the book is meant to be digested, but I took some good lessons away from it nonetheless. I see this book, which is almost 400 pages long, as a reference tool. What does the most famous preacher of our time say about angels? Sin? Christianity? War? The book gives over 100 topics in alphabetical order and each topic contains several quotes from Graham.
I personally found the majority of the quotes on each topic quite generic. To me, Graham's message is very plain and not nearly as inspiring as his life. Those looking for deep theology, life-changing testimony or a biography of Graham will need to search out other sources. This book would be a good resource for those preparing church newsletters or bulletins that need a brief quote to begin an article.
Overall, I give the layout and style a 4/5 stars, but the content 2/5.
