Magnificent Obsession

Name: Magnificent Obsession
Brand: Mariner Books
SKU: 957745
Price: 17.96 USD
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Author: Lloyd C. Douglas
ISBN: 9780395957745

By: Lloyd C. Douglas

Mariner Books / 1999 / Paperback

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Product Description

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When Robert Merrick's life is saved at the expense of the life of an eccentric but adored surgeon, the carefree playboy is forced to reevaluate his own path. Merrick, inspired by reading the doctor's private papers, embarks on a course of anonymous philanthropy. An engaging and dramatic story of personal redemption and private sacrifice, this spiritual tale has served as an inspiration for both the stage and the screen. A classic novel of goodwill, compassion, and finding meaning through service to others.

Product Information

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Title: Magnificent Obsession
By: Lloyd C. Douglas
Format: Paperback
Vendor: Mariner Books
Publication Date: 1999

Dimensions: 8.50 X 5.50 (inches)
Weight: 11 ounces
ISBN: 0395957745
ISBN-13: 9780395957745
Stock No: WW957745

Publisher's Description

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When Robert Merrick's life is saved at the expense of the life of an eccentric but adored surgeon, the carefree playboy is forced to reevaluate his own path. Merrick embarks on a course of anonymous philanthropy, inspired by reading the doctor's private papers. An engaging and dramatic story of personal redemption and private sacrifice, this spiritual tale has served as an inspiration for both the stage and screen.

Author Bio

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LLOYD C. DOUGLAS (1877-1951) began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister, becoming a New York Times bestselling author and gaining international fame with his novels Magnificent Obsession (1929), The Robe (1942), and The Big Fisherman (1959).