Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.
In Strong: How God Equipped 11 Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Power (and Can Do the Same for You), Catherine Parks features eleven stories designed to inspire young boys. However, I think this book would inspire any reader, young or old, male or female. It shows how God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
The eleven men that are featured in this book are:
- Alvin York
- George Muller
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Brother Andrew
- Elka of the Wai Wai
- Eric Liddell
- John Newton
- William Carey
- George Liele
- Jim Elliot
- Jackie Robinson
I like how the people Parks writes about come from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life. Some stories are more well-known than others, but they are all remarkable in their own way. In a time when it seems that people who do evil things receive the most recognition, this book shows the younger generation that heroes exist in real life. The fact that these men are all Christian shows how faith in God can help people overcome obstacles and glorify Him in the process.