Daws
A Man Who Trusted God

Name: Daws
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Betty Lee Skinner
ISBN: 9781982678098

Author: Betty Lee Skinner

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 14 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 06/25/2019

Categories: Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, Religious Nonfiction

Synopsis

TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWNFrom his youth as a liar, gambler, and pool shark to manhood as an indefatigable witness for his Lord Jesus Christ, Dawson Trotman revolutionized the practice of evangelism and founded one of the most widespread and respected Christian organizations in the world today.What moved and motivated this extraordinary man of God?In Daws, you’ll experience the convictions and passions that guided Trotman’s life: his deep love of God’s Word, his lifelong dedication to prayer, and his determination to live out the Great Commission. This moving historical account, drawn from the memories of those whose lives he touched and from the author’s firsthand knowledge, will both encourage you in your faith and inspire you to action.

About Betty Lee Skinner

Betty Lee Skinner (1920–2013) joined the Christian para-church organization the Navigators in 1945, where she served as communications assistant to the first three presidents of the organization. She authored two books: Daws, a biography of Navigator founder Dawson Trotman, and With Integrity of Heart and Skillful Hand, insights from the life and ministry of Lorne Sanny, second president of the Navigators.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joseph

Few books that I have read have affected my life as greatly as this one while reading it. Dawson Trotman, although a sinner like the rest of us, is a model of a man who sees the work of the Lord as a task worthy of the best of our efforts. He took deep personal responsibility for the quality of work......more

Goodreads review by Justin

Super encouraging book about how God used Dawson’s desire and love for His Word to reach many people for His kingdom. Highly recommend - but it is long......more

Goodreads review by James

Skinner's biography has become the definitive narrative of this truly pivotal figure in 20th century evangelicalism. Trotman was both a creative genius and a person sovereignly situated at a strategic point in recent history. His military-like discipline enabled him to accomplish as much as he did i......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth

What God can do with a man when he completely surrenders himself to God with "eternity vision." Awesome respect for the promises of God and the power of the Word, a vigorous love for Christ, intense interest in the individual, inventive and inquiring, expansive generosity, desire for excellence in a......more

Quotes

“Daws is a fascinating story as told by a colleague who worked with him for many years…Ms. Skinner’s book captures her subject’s zest for life, his phenomenal energy, and also his faults.” Family Life

“An exciting, thrilling, moving story of a life of faith and works.” Biblical Evangelist