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The heartfelt memoir of Ravi Zacharias. Follow along with his journey to discover that God is the author of our destinies, no matter how dark the shadows that hide the light.
Ravi Zacharias lived an extraordinary life. In this touching memoir, Zacharias shares an intimate look into his formative years, inviting you to follow him all the way back to his roots and journey with him through his life: to see and smell the neighborhood in India where he grew up, to feel a mother's love and the consternation of a harsh father, and the lure of friends and sports.
He also 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.
He has traveled from the East to the West, and then back again to answer skeptics' penetrating questions about the meaning of life and the existence of a God who is there for his children.
This is a story about an amazing man. Yet it is also everyone's story about belief--how it begins, how it grows, and the struggles associated with it.
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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)
Walking from East to West Listener Reviews
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" A very educational and inspiring book about this man's remarkable journey with God. "
— Ginny, 2/19/2014 -
" Oouch... cultures clashing! India and the USA, I have spent a long time in both countries, so I love Ravi's story! "
— Marja, 2/16/2014 -
" Love Ravi. Love his story. "
— Michael, 2/12/2014 -
" This book was fascinating and found that Ravi has a great sense of humor. I was in awe of the fact that all the great opportunities that he was asked to be apart of were initiated by other people. He did not forge his own path or try to "make things happen, instead he was asked. This has helped me immensely. "
— Cadence, 2/11/2014 -
" This book now makes me want to read more biographies! Such an amazing life! "
— Michael, 2/7/2014 -
" Amazing journey of life! "
— Raffi, 2/6/2014 -
" Blown away by Ravi's roots and what the Lord has done thru him. God has amazing purpose for His own. "
— Elimoore, 2/1/2014 -
" A fairly interesting auto-biography of a Ravi Zacharias. Might have given it another half star if it was possible. "
— Kim, 1/21/2014 -
" Ravi's testimony - what an amazing journey "
— Mary, 1/20/2014 -
" I didn't know much about Zacharias before reading this, but I came to really admire him. "
— Laura, 1/11/2014 -
" I've always been a fan of Ravi Zacharias and his ministry, so it was really interesting to learn more about him. He had an interesting childhood in India that shaped so much of who he is. I really enjoyed this book. "
— Jacqui, 12/19/2013 -
" 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, 12/11/2013 -
" 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, 11/14/2013 -
" Quick read, facinating autobiography. I particulary enjoyed the stories of the beginning of RZIM ministries. "
— Daniel, 10/30/2013 -
" It gives you a great perspective on other religious worldviews. "
— Curly, 10/27/2013 -
" I thoroughly enjoyed reading Ravi's autobiography. "
— Cathy, 10/22/2013 -
" Enjoyable memoir of one of the most important Christian apologists and evangelists of our time. "
— Karen, 6/12/2013 -
" 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, 5/7/2013 -
" Listening to Ravi speak from his heart, honestly describing his weaknesses and disappointments, and at the same time strengthening the reader. "
— Bill, 10/14/2012 -
" A great biography of an internationally leader in Christian apologetic's. If you follow any of Ravi Zacharias' teachings or ministries you'll be enriched to read of his life before He was a Christian and the events which led him to the greatest stages in the world. "
— Nathan, 8/2/2012 -
" This is Ravi Zacharias' autobiography. It was very well written (he writes the way he talks) and very interesting. "
— Suz, 6/16/2012 -
" 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, 5/18/2012 -
" 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, 4/18/2012 -
" Book about Ravi Zacharias life - how he became a Christian. "
— Sharon, 3/27/2012 -
" True story of one man's search for Truth. "
— Marilou, 10/13/2011 -
" 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, 10/10/2011 -
" Fascinating biography of the articulate Christian apologist Ravi Zachariah. "
— Margaret, 10/4/2011 -
" Interesting life story of Ravi Zacharias and growing up in India and all the ways God moved in his life. Not AMAZING, but really good. "
— Tiffany, 6/19/2011 -
" <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 Simon Vance
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.