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Outside were stray animals and people, each about some pursuit. Sometimes it was a beggar at the door, sometimes a leprous hand reaching for a handout with a plea for compassion. Life with all its hurts and pains squinted at you, squatted before you, and stared you down daily. This was the street where I grew up.
Ravi Zacharias has lived an extraordinary life. He has walked with great leaders, slept in the villages and homes of the poor, and crossed continents to bring the good news of the gospel to the world. Already a man of two worlds by the time he was 20, Ravi never dreamed that God would lead him from his birth home in India to Canada and the United States, and eventually to a platform on the world stage.
For 33 years he has spoken all over the world. He has addressed writers of the peace accord in South Africa, the president's cabinet and parliament in Peru, and military officers at the Lenin Military Academy and the Center for Geopolitical Strategy in Moscow. He has given the keynote address at the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C., and has spoken twice at the Annual Prayer Breakfast at the United Nations in New York.
Walking from East to West is Ravi's life story, a deeply personal journey into his past. Dr. Zacharias invites you back to the southern India of his early childhood, and into his troubled youth in the sophisticated capital city of Delhi. He recalls the importance of a mother's love and his difficult relationship with his father. He tells about his long search for truth in wrestling with Eastern thought and the newer ideas of Christianity, the cry for help in a dark moment when he tried to take his own life—and the dramatic turning point that led to a life lived for Christ. Zacharias recalls his early days as a new convert, what it was like to find a new life in the Western world, and the eventual birth and growth of a worldwide ministry.
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"Ravi Zacharias' story is MIRACULOUS! He is one of my very favourite speakers, apologist, and authors. He relates that his story is difficult for him to present (he actually relates it to someone to write)....but I really enjoyed the way it is written and all that I learned about his walk with God."
— Perry (5 out of 5 stars)
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" A really interesting story of the author's physical journey from India to the US and spiritually to coming to know Jesus as his Lord. "
— Jim, 2/13/2014 -
" I thoroughly enjoyed reading Ravi's autobiography. "
— Cathy, 2/8/2014 -
" Blown away by Ravi's roots and what the Lord has done thru him. God has amazing purpose for His own. "
— Elimoore, 2/5/2014 -
" I am a sucker for biographies anyway, but this one is fantastic. The impact that one man has had on so many lives is humbling and so exciting! "
— Jason, 2/3/2014 -
" so well written.surprising story of ravi's life journey. "
— Jill, 1/26/2014 -
" An interesting insight into Eastern culture meeting Western culture within the context of the Christian faith. Very Genuine. "
— Jane, 1/20/2014 -
" A very educational and inspiring book about this man's remarkable journey with God. "
— Ginny, 1/20/2014 -
" Add this to my list of autobiographies of authors I love. Not only is it an interesting book as a biography, it is such an extraordinary story in and of itself, those who are not familiar with Ravi can appriciate it almost as prose. "
— Erin, 12/25/2013 -
" It gives you a great perspective on other religious worldviews. "
— Curly, 12/24/2013 -
" This is one of my favorite books. It is a great autobiography of Ravi's life. "
— Betty, 12/19/2013 -
" Fascinating biography by one of the most intellectually stimulating writers on the scene today. I couldn't put the book down, maybe because I admire Ravi so much and love listening to his lectures and debates. "
— Carlene, 12/14/2013 -
" Fantastic account of Ravi's life. Must read! "
— Mark, 11/11/2013 -
" Ravi's testimony - what an amazing journey "
— Mary, 11/7/2013 -
" This book now makes me want to read more biographies! Such an amazing life! "
— Michael, 10/10/2013 -
" Thanks to my friend Lila for recommending this book. It was an amazing testimony to God's sovereignty. What a wonderful story of this man's life! I was challenged by his example of submission to God and his zeal for proclaiming the Gospel. "
— Sally, 6/21/2013 -
" Oouch... cultures clashing! India and the USA, I have spent a long time in both countries, so I love Ravi's story! "
— Marja, 1/5/2013 -
" Quick read, facinating autobiography. I particulary enjoyed the stories of the beginning of RZIM ministries. "
— Daniel, 11/4/2012 -
" Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I was amazed to see how God orchestrated events in his life to bring him where he is today. This is a must read for Christian apologists. "
— Nestor, 10/1/2012 -
" Love this book!!!! It was Ravie's testimony of his coming to faith. This is one of my favorite books. So interesting and well written. "
— Lisa, 9/16/2012 -
" Enjoyable read. An amazing life he has had. Shares many memories from his childhood that were critical to his life devoted to Christ. "
— Shawn, 8/3/2012 -
" Another inspirational and encouraging account of how the Lord desires to reach deep into the lives of His children and bring them into a love relationship with Him...and then open their eyes to the many works that He is carrying out with and through them. "
— Luke, 3/3/2012 -
" Amazing journey of life! "
— Raffi, 2/12/2012 -
" Love Ravi. Love his story. "
— Michael, 11/3/2011 -
" Fascinating biography of the articulate Christian apologist Ravi Zachariah. "
— Margaret, 4/28/2011 -
" This is Ravi Zacharias' autobiography. It was very well written (he writes the way he talks) and very interesting. "
— Suz, 4/2/2011 -
" <br/>An awesome biography. What an incredible Christian (flaws and all). Keep those apologetics books coming Ravi - the Church needs them. <br/> <br/>Ravi is in my top 5 people I would most like to have an evening with. We'd never run out of things to talk about. "
— Rod, 3/22/2011 -
" Love this book!!!! It was Ravie's testimony of his coming to faith. This is one of my favorite books. So interesting and well written. "
— Lisa, 2/21/2011 -
" What a story! One of the best books I read in 2010. Ravi's story shows how his life changed when he became a disciple of Jesus. From near death on a hospital bed after an attempt to commit suicide he has gone on to become one the greatest apologists of time. "
— Giju, 1/22/2011 -
" Oouch... cultures clashing! India and the USA, I have spent a long time in both countries, so I love Ravi's story! "
— Marja, 1/7/2011 -
" Ravi talks to the reader at a very personal level in this book... easy read yet some fabulous learnings... "
— Christina, 8/9/2009 -
" Book about Ravi Zacharias life - how he became a Christian. <br/> "
— Sharon, 1/4/2009 -
" Another inspirational and encouraging account of how the Lord desires to reach deep into the lives of His children and bring them into a love relationship with Him...and then open their eyes to the many works that He is carrying out with and through them. "
— Luke, 12/16/2008 -
" Ravi's testimony - what an amazing journey "
— Mom, 11/15/2008 -
" Fascinating biography of the articulate Christian apologist Ravi Zachariah. "
— Margaret, 11/13/2008 -
" A really interesting story of the author's physical journey from India to the US and spiritually to coming to know Jesus as his Lord. "
— Jim, 10/16/2008 -
" This is one of my favorite books. It is a great autobiography of Ravi's life. "
— Betty, 9/2/2008
About Ravi Zacharias
Ravi Zacharias is the author of numerous Christian books, including the Gold Medallion Book Award winner Can Man Live without God? He is president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.
About Ravi Zacharias
Simon Vance (a.k.a. Robert Whitfield) is an award-winning actor and narrator. He has earned more than fifty Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration thirteen times. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice as well as an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. He has narrated more than eight hundred audiobooks over almost thirty years, beginning when he was a radio newsreader for the BBC in London. He is also an actor who has appeared on both stage and television.