Where the Light Fell: A Memoir
Book by Philip Yancey
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Publisher : Convergent Books (October 5, 2021) Language : English Hardcover : 320 pages ISBN-10 : 0593238508 ISBN-13 : 978-0593238509 Item Weight : 1.1 pounds Dimensions : 6.39 x 1.08 x 9.65 inches Best Sellers Rank: #18,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #36 in Religious Leader Biographies #566 in Memoirs (Books) #849 in Christian Living (Books) , In this searing meditation on the bonds of family and the allure of extremist faith, one of today’s most celebrated Christian writers recounts his unexpected journey from a strict fundamentalist upbringing to a life of compassion and grace—a revelatory memoir that “invites comparison to Hillbilly Elegy ” ( Publishers Weekly, starred review). “Searing, heartrending . . . This stunning tale reminds us that the only way to keep living is to ask God for the impossible: love, forgiveness, and hope.”—Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason Raised by an impoverished widow who earned room and board as a Bible teacher in 1950s Atlanta, Philip Yancey and his brother, Marshall, found ways to venture out beyond the confines of their eight-foot-wide trailer. But when Yancey was in college, he uncovered a shocking secret about his father’s death—a secret that began to illuminate the motivations that drove his mother to extreme, often hostile religious convictions and a belief that her sons had been ordained for a divine cause. Searching for answers, Yancey dives into his family origins, taking us on an evocative journey from the backwoods of the Bible Belt to the bustling streets of Philadelphia; from trailer parks to church sanctuaries; from family oddballs to fire-and-brimstone preachers and childhood awakenings through nature, music, and literature. In time, the weight of religious and family pressure sent both sons on opposite paths—one toward healing from the impact of what he calls a “toxic faith,” the other into a self-destructive spiral. Where the Light Fell is a gripping family narrative set against a turbulent time in post–World War II America, shaped by the collision of Southern fundamentalism with the mounting pressures of the civil rights movement and Sixties-era forces of social change. In piecing together his fragmented personal history and his search for redemption, Yancey gives testament to the enduring power of our hunger for truth and the possibility of faith rooted in grace instead of fear. “I truly believe this is the one book I was put on earth to write,” says Yancey. “So many of the strands from my childhood—racial hostility, political division, culture wars—have resurfaced in modern form. Looking back points me forward.” Read more
REVIEW
I often read reviews before deciding on purchasing a book (particularly the negative reviews). I felt cautious about purchasing it when I read that some reviewers were saddened by this memoir; however, I hooked by the sample that I downloaded. Once I started reading, it was difficult to stop! I have no regrets about this purchase, in fact, I consider it to be one of the most impactful books that I have read for a very long time. Yancey's authenticity was refreshing. He was able to honestly present the rigidity and hypocrisy of the Christianity that he experienced while growing up but, as he evolved, he was able to separate the practice of Christianity with the reality of God's love. The account of his conversion was powerful! The pain of his childhood and the dysfunction of his family life was also presented honestly. I appreciated the manner in which he shared about the evolutions of his mother and brother. I highly recommend this book.
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