Author:
Collier, Winn, 1971- author.
Physical Description307 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Note:Introduction -- Montana -- Mother: those winter Sundays -- The butcher's son -- The nature of the search -- Great promise in Seattle -- Go east, young man -- Getting it lived -- The long married -- I think I'm a pastor -- Staying put -- Pure mercy -- Words made flesh -- Living at the margins -- The long obedience -- So lucky -- Monastery in Montana -- A weathered by holy shape -- Coda.
Note:"This essential authorized biography offers unique insights into the experiences and spiritual convictions that shaped the unforgettable life of Eugene Peterson, iconic American pastor and beloved translator of bestselling Bible paraphrase The Message."-- Drawing from his friendship with Peterson, and access to his materials, Collier offers an intimate and earthy look into a remarkable life. He shares stories of Peterson's lifelong devotion to his craft and love of language, the influences and experiences that shaped his unquenchable faith, the inspiration for his decision to translate The Message, and his success and struggles as a pastor, husband, and father. -- adapted from back cover
