Rebel with a Cause: An Autobiography

This autobiography of Franklin Graham, the son of evangelist Billy Graham, is inspiring as well as informative. Graham gives the reader an insight into what it was like being raised in the shadow of the most famous preacher of the twentieth century. He shares honestly and from the heart.While by today's standards Graham was not that rebellious of a child, it is still refreshing to see that even the son of Billy Graham had his struggles. Smoking, drinking, and defying authority were three of his greatest vices. He describes his journey from a rebellious son of a minister to a servant of Jesus Christ in his own right.I admire Franklin Graham for being his own person, rather than trying to become a mere imitation of his father. While struggling for years to find his own, unique place in God's plan, as time passed he did finally discover it. He serves today as the head of "Samaritan's Purse" ministry, a ministry much different than the well-known crusade ministry of his dad.I recommend this book highly to anyone wanting to learn more about Franklin Graham. I especially recommend it to the children of ministers, who may be struggling to find their own identity in the shadow their father. This work is also a good insight into the personal dynamics of the Graham family. Buy it, read it, and discover more about this rebel who finally found his cause!

Franklin Graham uses the story of his life to help us all to see how God shows each person what he wants them to do with their life. As the son of a Minister I found the book very uplifting. I would highly recommed that any other "PK" read this one for sure!

This was by far the best book that I have ever read. The author speaks of his life in a way that is easy to identify with. His childhood escapades will make you laugh and his descriptions of mission work will move you to tears. I was greatly inspired by this book and loaned it to family and friends. They enjoyed it so much that they loaned it to their friends and bought their own copies. I bought a second copy since the first was tattered from being read so much. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!

It was refreshing to read of Franklin's very normal childhood, including his candid discription of his rebellion, confusion and loneliness. Balancing that with a clear portrayal of his parent's love and consistant acceptance of him, even while not the model son, made his story come across as every bit sincere. Amazingly, in spite of all his rebellion, the pages of this book clearly show that the adventurous times of Franklin's life didn't occur until after his committment to Christ