A Year with American Saints

by G. Scott Cady, Christopher L. Webber

Here, in a single volume, G. Scott Cady and Christopher L. Webber have profiled a broad and inclusive cross section of American pilgrims of the faith, some very famous, others less well-known men and women from all periods of America's history and all major Christian faith traditions. From the pre-revolutionary era to the twentieth century, their accomplishments and spiritual journeys are examples of perseverance, courage, and holiness.

From Robert Hunt, first chaplain of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, who gave pastoral care and support to settlers who were far from home and struggling with disease and hardship--to Rosa Parks, whose quiet, dignified resistance to segregation signaled a dramatic change in the Civil Rights movement, A Year with American Saints encompasses the joy and drama of the Christian story in America.

While entries have been arranged to provide historical and chronological variety, a handy calendar guide allows the reader to remember individuals on their birthdays or death dates. With one profile and related writing or saying for every day of the year, A Year with American Saints is destined to become a classic--an ideal volume for individual use as part of a daily reading-and-prayer regimen, and a rich source of sermon material for preachers.

758 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2006

About the author

"Priest, poet, and farmer" is the short summary. Many years of ministry in inner city, overseas (Tokyo, suburban, and rural locations have brought me to the northwest corner of Connecticut where I can always deal with writer's block by splitting some more firewood. "Beyond Beowulf" is about my 20th book but the first full-size one from the "poet" side of my life. It's the first-ever sequel to Beowulf and much truer to the original than the movie - though that's not saying much!
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