Sitting By My Laughing Fire Author:Ruth Bell Graham Ruth Bell Graham grew up in China, the daugher of Presbyterian missionaries. She traveled extensively with her husband, Billy Graham, on his many crusades around the world. While their five children were growing up, she took on the responsibilites of managing the household to give Billy the freedom to travel and preach wherever God called him. — ... more »These poems,first published as a collection in 1977, are from all phases and periods of her life. "I wrote them because, at times, I had to. It was write, or develop an ulcer - or forget," she said. "I chose to write. At times I even wrote for the sheer fun."
Numerous family photos, taken over the years - including some never before published - add a rich context to this edition, creating a treasured memory book of the life of this remarkable woman.« less
A selection of poetry by Mrs. Billy Graham, covering all periods of her life, including family photos taken over the years; some never before published.
Ruth Graham grew up in China, the daughter of Presbyterian missionaries, attended high school in what is now North Korea, and graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. There, she met and married Billy Graham. She has travelled extensively with her husband on his many crusades around the world. This collection represents poems that she calls "footprints of a pilgrim" and they come from all phases and periods of her life.
The book is brand new & in good condition. The book is really a Paperback book, not a Hardcover. I had a problem with the ISBN number.
The book is a collection of Ruth Graham's poems thoughout her life. Very good reading & the pictures are beautiful.