Witness to Belief - by Russell J Levenson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

From a beloved faith leader, a collection of powerful conversations on faith and meaning with twelve public figures who explore the impact of faith in their lives and their success.

Through interviews with twelve remarkable and renowned people of various Christian faiths, author Russell J. Levenson, Jr. explores different ways people come to faith and sustain it in their daily lives. The result is a collection of fascinating, moving, and unique stories, rarely shared with the public. For instance, Secretary Rice notes that she knelt down to pray every night when she worked in Washington, but often was so tired she fell asleep during prayer time; Denzel Washington asked to begin and end the interview for this book in prayer with Levenson; and Amy Grant shared that because of a brain injury she now has trouble reciting scripture, so she sings it instead.

Each interview delves into the private, spiritual side of public figures and reveals that behind success and fame there is often a vibrant, personal faith in God that nourishes them. Jim Nantz and Brit Hume reflect on the role of their faith as they pursued careers in broadcasting; Sam Waterston and Gary Sinise share thoughts on faith as they navigated fame in the entertainment industry; James A. Baker III, Admiral William McRaven, and Ambassador Nikki Haley consider how faith helped them make tough political decisions, and Dr. Francis Collins and Jane Goodall ponder the bridge between faith and science. You will come away contemplating the role of faith in your own life and consider what truly matters at the end of the day.

Review Quotes

"Russ Levenson's collection of heartfelt conversations is a book that you will just want to savor, sitting in your favorite chair with a fresh cup of coffee, getting to know this diverse group of famous people on a far deeper level, as they share heartfelt stories about faith and life and abiding hope. By the time you get to the end, you will be ready to start reading it all over again!"

"The secret to the ministry of Jesus, was that God was at the center of it. The profiles in this fine book, Witness to Belief, invite us all to follow and stay anchored to our 'center.'"