"Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message With his own words which have won thousands for Christ

This lively biography follows the remarkable journey of Billy Sunday, a former baseball star who swapped the diamond for the pulpit. Growing up in modest circumstances, his early years on farms and in the soldiers' orphanage shape a gritty, down‑to‑earth sensibility that later powers his sermons. After a dramatic conversion, he begins to deliver the kind of message that draws crowds from every walk of life.

The narrative weaves Sunday’s energetic preaching style with his knack for connecting biblical truths to everyday concerns—whether battling the liquor trade, championing temperance, or urging personal responsibility. Readers hear anecdotes about his charismatic stage presence, his partnership with his wife, and the rapid rise of his revival meetings across the Midwest. Through vivid storytelling, the book offers a window into early twentieth‑century American evangelism and the charismatic figure who helped shape it.