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  • Where the Light Fell

  • A Memoir
  • By: Philip Yancey
  • Narrated by: Philip Yancey
  • Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (39 ratings)
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Summary

Not until college days do I discover the shocking secret of my father's death.

With a journalist's background, Philip Yancey is widely admired for taking on the more difficult and confusing aspects of faith. Now, in Where the Light Fell, he shares, for the first time, the painful details of his own origins - taking us on an evocative journey from the backwoods and Bible-belt pockets of the South to the bustling streets of Philadelphia: from trailer parks to church parking lots, from dark secrets and family oddballs to fire-and-brimstone preachers and interminable church services. Raised by their impoverished single mother, Philip and his brother, Marshall, struggle to comprehend her speeches about their dead father, an Old Testament Bible story, and sons sacrificed for a divine cause.

This coming-of-age story is a slice of life, both intensely personal and broadly resonant, set against a turbulent time in post-WWII American history shaped by the racism and paranoia of fundamentalist Christianity and reshaped by the mounting pressures of the civil rights movement and '60s-era forces of social change. An unforgettable listen, it is at once hugely funny, deeply disturbing and achingly poignant. A testament to the power of the human spirit, Where the Light Fell illuminates Yancey's ability to bring comfort to those bruised by the church, and hope to those who can't imagine ever finding a healthy faith.

©2021 Philip Yancey (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

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I have read many of Philip Yancey’s books and the references that he made to his own personal experiences. This book gave context, structure and insight into those references which in turn allowed the truths to sink even deeper. Themes like grace, admitting failure, reality and truth, invisibility will continue to resonate in my mind and heart, hopefully for a long time. And you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. Thank you Philip Yancey, in your vulnerability, you make room for the Truth.

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Incredibly honest and helpful

If you grew up in conservative Christian circles, or even just had one family member who was, you will have a hard time putting this book aside. Phil's own voice adds to the credibility of his story, and he reads almost as well as he writes.

A book that faces tough issues with astounding, abundant grace.

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Quickened my Heart

Philip Yancey’s personal life story is like no other I’ve heard. He’s seen/ experienced more than most people in the western world would in 12 lifetimes. A tale of the power of the grace of Jesus to keep pursuing in the battle over this man’s soul and his family. Thankyou for your bravery to share and trust us with your story Philip.

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Absolutely superb!

I chose this book after reading the reviews and because I have, a while ago, read a couple of Philip Yancey’s books. I am so glad I chose this. It was stunningly good. I’ve laughed and cried, been incredulous and thankful at this honest, authentic, real and vulnerable account of the author’s life. Superbly narrated, I suspect no one else could have adequately done it, I can’t recommend this book highly enough.

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Spellbounding

Loved it - a raw, honest & vulnerable memoir from one of my favourite authors

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Amazing!!

This book is riveting from start to finish and read by the author as well.
It also answered some questions for me . Can’t recommend it highly enough!!

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100% reccomended

i dont think i ever heard someone speak so clearly and vulnerably about their past and its so beautiful 💞💞💞

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I saw you in an interview with Sean Mcdowell on you tube.

What a life! I have cried,laughed,cried,felt sorrow,cried,was disturbed, felt elated ,cried some more, praised God,asked God to help me. I to was taught racism from a very young age. Was brought up in a very religious setting. You hit every note in my life so far. Wonderful book. Thanks for sharing your life with me. May Jesus continue to be the love of your life. May I fall this and maybe even more in love with Him.


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Wow!

A searingly honest look back on his life and experiences by Philip Yancey. I’d put off listening to it but I’m so glad I chose to listen now. A wonderful testament!

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Heart felt and heart rendering

This book was beautifully read by Philip Yancy himself which is as it should be for something so deeply personal. This is a brave account of redemption from a traumatic and isolating upbringing. It's a story of two brothers, Philip and his older brother Marshall, and the different paths they take in seeking to make sense of all they have been through. I couldn't stop listening. I highly recommend this to other listeners.

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