Seven Men and Seven Women and the Secret of Their Greatness

What makes a person great?

In this unique edition combining two of his most popular works, Eric Metaxas tells the inspiring stories of fourteen individuals who changed the course of history and shaped the world in astonishing ways. George Washington guided his country to independence. William Wilberforce steered the fight to end the slave trade. Teenage Joan of Arc heard God's command and led the French army to a mighty victory. Jackie Robison endured the threats and abuse of racists with unimaginable dignity and strength. And Corrie ten Boom risked her life to hide Dutch Jews from the Nazis and survived the horrors of a concentration camp - and forgave her tormentors years later. These and other lives profiled here reveal the secret to a life of greatness - by responding to the call to live for something greater than oneself.