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In 1984 I became a Christian at a Billy Graham meeting at Ashton Gate, Bristol.  Since this event I have followed Billy’s ministry closely and although his public ministry has ceased due to his age, there have been a number of books written about him.    The best I believe is his autobiography called ‘Just as I am’, in this book Billy speaks in depth about the many years of his public ministry and his involvement for instance with many of the Presidents of the US of A!  

I was interested to read a new book about Billy Graham and I was wasnt disappinted with the latest called Billy Graham - His LIfe and influece by David Aikman.   
Before I review the book it is worth saying that the writing in this book is top quality, but I guess when you know that the author was the Senior Correspondent for Time Magazine then this should be of no surprise.  

If ‘Just as I am’ was all about the man and the key events in his life this book is just as much about the influence that he and his ministry has had on millions of people both the famous and the ordinary man in the street.  

Although I am not that familiar with American history I enjoyed how Graham was working behind the scenes (for good) with Presidents such as Bush, Nixon and reagan, to name a few.  

So would I recommend this book? most definitely!