Young Man on Fire : The Story of Torrey Johnson and Youth for Christ
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Young Man On Fire: The Story Of Torrey Johnson And Youth For Christ is a biographical book written by Mel Larson. The book tells the story of Torrey Johnson, a young man who founded the international organization Youth for Christ. Torrey Johnson was born in 1908 in Rockford, Illinois, and grew up in a family of pastors. He was a gifted speaker and preacher, and at the age of 23, he started Youth for Christ, an organization that aimed to reach out to young people with the message of the Gospel. The book describes how Torrey Johnson and his team traveled across the United States, holding rallies and concerts that attracted thousands of young people. The book also explores the challenges that Torrey Johnson faced as he tried to expand Youth for Christ into an international organization. The book covers the period from the 1940s to the 1960s, a time of great social change in the United States. Young Man On Fire: The Story Of Torrey Johnson And Youth For Christ is a well-researched and engaging biography that provides insight into the life and work of Torrey Johnson. The book is a testament to the power of faith and the impact that one person can have on the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American Christianity, youth ministry, and the role of faith in social change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781436707381
- ISBN-10: 1436707382
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2008
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.85 pounds
- Page Count: 144
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