New & Noteworthy - Biography

Standing with her 5-year-old son by the Boston Marathon finish line in April 2013, Gregory had no idea her life was about to change. But the traumatic next few minutes changed everything forever. You'll be moved and inspired by her triumphant story of faith, survival, and resilience---culminating in her return to Boston as a runner! 320 pages, hardcover from Revell.

This volume contains a vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans. With Forewords by former First Lady Laura Bush and General Peter Pace, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Growing out of President Bush’s own outreach and the ongoing work of the George W. Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative, Portraits of Courage brings together sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by members of the United States military who have served our nation with honor since 9/11--and whom he has come to know personally. Hardcover.

She was "the least of these," yet the little Ugandan orphan suffering from cerebral palsy captured the affections of an American family. With heart-tugging honesty, Merrill shares the story of how their unlikely adoption of Ruth transformed and blessed their lives---and taught them about the power of love, faith, and family. Includes reader's guide. 200 pages, hardcover from Hendrickson.

Through recently discovered sermons, interviews with Robinson's family and friends, and even an unpublished book by Jackie himself, this award-winning journalist takes us behind the scenes to see how Robinson's faith enabled him to shatter racial barriers both on and off the field. An inspiring tale of courage, endurance, and hope. 240 pages, hardcover. Nelson.

What happens when you take a wide-eyed preacher's daughter from Texas "across the pond" to the multicultural lawns of Oxford? With winsome honesty, Andrea Lucado relives the year she spent navigating the Thames river, romantic relationships, the university's atheist society, and a coffee-less Lent---and searched for answers to the universal questions of identity and belief. Hardcover.

Learn how to live generously and leave an enduring legacy! When Green and his wife started Hobby Lobby in their garage in 1970, they worked hard---but more important, they operated the company as if it were owned by God. Discover how their selfless giving helped them keep their integrity through life's trials and obstacles.

* A heart-tugging story of trials, triumphs, and God's unfailing love. Buchanan and her husband looked forward to their child's birth---but when Christian arrived, he had severe genetic defects. Her honest account of medical challenges, unexpected kindnesses, and a healed marriage will encourage you to trust in God's promises when things go wrong. 240 pages, hardcover from Charisma.

Chip and Joanna Gaines have garnered fans across the country with their creativity, humor and their wholesome example of marriage and family. In The Magnolia Story, they share their journey of how they met, their first renovation project, business ups and downs, and the fateful day when Joanna's design work caught the eye of a television producer. Since then, they've not only flipped houses and made people's dreams come true, they've become America's favorite real-life couple. Reading their story, you'll feel like you're sitting at the table with friends you've always known.

When Grammy-nominated songwriter and farmer Rory Feek started a blog about life with his wife and music partner, Joey, and their children, he never imagined he'd be chronicling their final months together as she battled a fast-moving cancer. You'll be moved by his vulnerable tale of love, loss, and God's faithfulness throughout "the long goodbye." You'll also read about Rory's journey before meeting Joey, and his search for meaning in a world that offers little security. Together, they helped each other discover purpose through music, faith and family. 262 pages, hardcover from Nelson.

In this beautiful gift edition exclusively for graduates - with a special letter from the author to those entering the next phase of life's journey - bestselling author Eric Metaxas presents captivating portraits of seven women who changed the course of history.