I became disinterested about a quarter of the way through, frustrated by what greg laurie had for breakfast, had for lunch and. He also executive produced the 2017 feature film documentary, steve mcqueen. He is the featured speaker of the harvest crusades and harvest america, largescale public evangelistic events. Greg has authored over 70 books including johnny cash. Pastor greg lauries new book tells of how actor steve mcqueen.
Story of steve mcqueen by greg laurie rapture forums. Greg laurie has 205 books on goodreads with 46 ratings. Join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, the wide and open roads of the midwest, and the streets of new york as he traces the woolly geography of actor steve mcqueen s life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. The salvation of an american icon by greg laurie and marshall terrill 2017, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The weaving of steve mcqueens life with greg lauries doesnt always work.
He has also authored more than 70 books, including his latest, steve mcqueen. Loving god more than anyone or anything else is the very foundation of being a disciple. Steve mcqueen join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, the wide and open roads of the midwest, and the streets of new york as he traces the woolly geography of actor steve mcqueens life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. When greg laurie shared the story with me of steve mcqueen finding. I thought this was a great book, im a big steve mcqueen fan and im so. Internationally renowned evangelist, bible teacher. Steve mcqueen the salvation of an american icon by greg. Greg laurie books list of books by author greg laurie. By the worlds standards, acting legend steve mcqueen had it all. Frank bullitt, played by the iconic actor steve mcqueen. Harvest ministries pastor greg laurie authored the book steve mcqueen. Join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, the wide and open roads of the midwest, and the streets of new york as he traces the woolly geography of actor steve mc queen s life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey.
The 2019 ford mustang gt bullitt is a tribute to the famous steve mcqueen film and like. Greg laurie finds salvation in the story of legendary hollywood icon. In this book, laurie thoughtfully interviews steve mcqueens friends, costars, associates, widow, and pastor to tell of the dramatic lifechange for the actor in the. With mel gibson, mel novak, gary sinise, barbara leigh. The salvation of an american icon, live love fight, tell someone, the new believers bible, hope for hurting hearts, and his autobiography, lost boy. They include bestselling biographies of steve mcqueen, elvis presley, and pete maravich. The original bullitt mustang the incredible story behind the car that few people know. How actor steve mcqueen became a christian before his. Only traces of its original highland green paint job remained as it. The measure of a mans real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out. Sundaripr hollywood icon steve mcqueen, who accepted christ months before he was diagnosed with fatal cancer, died clutching legendary evangelist billy grahams bible, california pastor greg lauries new book on the salvation of the king of cool explains.
As a result, the introduction and first several chapters will disappoint some readers. Explore a new beginning, daily devotions, live events, and other free resources. The book is based on lauries crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green. In forthcoming book, laurie unpacks the little known story of hollywoods king of cool, steve mcqueen once the most famous movie star in the world from fast cars, drugs and fame, to his incredible and unlikely conversion riverside, calif. Not long after, i watched a documentary film about the life of steve mcqueen. The salvation of an american icon, explores how the actor became a bornagain christian six months. Actor steve mcqueen was found clutching billy grahams. An anonymous bidder walked away with a piece of hollywood history on wheels. Greg laurie talks about the conversion of steve mcqueen at the 2016 socal harvest. The strangest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. In this book, laurie thoughtfully interviews members of steve mcqueens family, friends.
Join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, the wide and open roads of the midwest, and the streets of new york as he traces the woolly geography of actor steve mcqueens life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. In this book, greg laurie follows steve mcqueens fearless life of fast cars, women, and drugs all the way up to his dramatic lifechange and terminal cancer diagnosis. Greg laurie is the senior pastor of harvest christian fellowship with campuses in california and hawaii. This iconic muscle car was the vehicle mcqueen drove in his. The life and legend of a hollywood icon, is in development to be made into feature film. One of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars, he is still the king of cool according to esquire magazine50 years after the zenith of his career. Greg laurie wrote a popular biography on the actor steve mcqueen and his journey to faith in jesus christ. Greg laurie goes into far too much detail on his trip, his coffee, his meals, his itinerary, and his feelings, which is all distracting filler material. The salvation of an american icon, yet half the words of. The salvation of an american icon, yet half the words of the book center on greg laurie. The redemption of an american icon, jesus revolution, steve mcqueen. Steve mcqueen on apple books apple books apple apple. But it wasnt until he placed his faith in jesus that he found the ultimate source of satisfaction. Join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, the wide and open roads of the midwest, and the streets of new york as he traces the woolly geography of actor steve mc queens life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey.
Is the book about steve mcqueen or greg laurie, or both. Marshall terrill is a veteran film, sports and music writer, and the author of more than books. Greg laurie has written this terrific book about steve mcqueen, the biggest movie star in the world in the 60s and 70s. His findings come to us via his new book and upcoming documentary, steve mcqueen. The salvation of an american icon, paperback by laurie, greg.
The book is intended as a biography on the celebrated actor steve mcqueen, the king of cool himself and indeed it is. In the 1960s, steve mcqueen was the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet. A longtime fan of mcqueens, pastor greg laurie wanted to see what was true and what was myth. All of this started for me when i drove a replica of a bullitt mustang, a car ive always loved as a mcqueen fan. Why pastor greg laurie made a movie about steve mcqueen. Pastor greg lauries new book tells of how actor steve. Mcqueen was a loving father and husband, yet he was. Anything short of discipleship, however, is settling for less than what god really desires for us. Greg laurie starts the book primarily talking about himself, reminding the reader over and over again how much he and steve mcqueen have in common. Join greg laurie as he follows the seeds of christianity that were sown. Pastor greg laurie to release book and movie on the life and salvation of american icon steve mcqueen, may 2017. Join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highl. Greg laurie digs into the final days of steve mcqueen.
Greg laurie talks steve mcqueen, faith and mesothelioma. Steve mcqueen audiobook by greg laurie, marshall terrill. In this new book, pastor greg laurie with marshall terrill tells the littleknown story of mcqueens lifechanging encounter with christ. Join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, the wide and open roads of the midwest, the streets of new york, as he traces the wooly geography of actor steve mcqueens life, relationships, career and spiritual journey. Greg laurie will follow the seeds of christianity that were sown throughout mcqueens improbable life where a light finally. Pastor greg laurie, one of the countrys most well known evangelists and christian leaders, had an obsession of sorts with uncovering the truth behind a rumor that the great american actor, celebrity icon and king of cool, steve mcqueen, had become a christian in his final years. Being a babyboomer, ive seen most of his movies, so it connected with me. Terrill, marshall con, isbn 0310356156, isbn 9780310356158, brand new, free shipping in the us in the 1960s, steve mcqueen was the biggest movie star of his generation and one.
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