J. Frank Norris : the fascinating, controversial life of a forgotten figure of the twentieth century

"J. Frank Norris was one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in the first half of the twentieth century. This biography highlights some of the thousands of words and deeds of the man referred to as "The Texas Tornado", "The Fighting Parson", and most often simply "The Preacher." He is most well-known as the pastor of the first two mega churches in America. He survived several attempts on his life, was tried in court for perjury, arson, and murder, and spoke to millions in person and by radio. He possessed a rare combination of superior charisma, intellect, ability as a speaker, persuasive power, and leader. He was a pastor, evangelist, educator, author, publisher, world traveler, and as much as anything else he was a sensationalist. Many of his opponents hated or feared him. His friends admired and revered him. J. Frank Norris takes us from early in his career to the deepest tragedy and sorrow, and on to the triumph of becoming the friend of some of the most powerful men of his time. Throughout his life, he courageously opposed anti-Semitism and took up the cause of securing a homeland for the Jews in Palestine after World War II. His views on the Palestinian question were sought by President Truman. "The Preacher" answered the president in a document outlining the reasons for America to support a sovereign homeland state in Palestine for the Jews."--Inside jacket flap As one of the most fascinating and sensational personalities, J. Frank Norris, has become a forgotten figure of the twentieth century, as many people today have never heard of him. This fascinating true story takes you from his poverty as a child to the pastor of the largest church in America where he later became friend of presidents and giants of industry."I would love to have known him personally. He (J. Frank Norris) was a great, positive influence and wonderful example for pastors."__— Dr. Charles Stanley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, and founder of In Touch Ministries__ "J. Frank Norris, without a doubt, in my own thinking, was the greatest preacher of the twentieth century and I knew a good many of the great ones...he stood head and shoulders above all of them."__— Dr. John Rawlings, The Rawlings Foundation Administrator__"The life of J. Frank Norris was filled with stories of adventure, courage, faith and danger—the stuff from which legends are made. He met opposition head on and did not fear any man."__—Dr. Homer Ritchie, author and evangelist__"During the first half of the Twentieth Century J. Frank Norris was the most dynamic, controversial, and successful pastor of that era. There will never be another like him."__—Dr. James O. Combs, Provost, Louisiana Baptist University__ As one of the most fascinating and sensational personalities, J. Frank Norris, has become a forgotten figure of the twentieth century, as many people today have never heard of him. This fascinating true story takes you from his poverty as a child to the pastor of the largest church in America where he later became friend of presidents and giants of industry. "I would love to have known him personally. He (J. Frank Norris) was a great, positive influence and wonderful example for pastors." — Dr. Charles Stanley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, and founder of In Touch Ministries "J. Frank Norris, without a doubt, in my own thinking, was the greatest preacher of the twentieth century and I knew a good many of the great ones...he stood head and shoulders above all of them." — Dr. John Rawlings, The Rawlings Foundation Administrator "The life of J. Frank Norris was filled with stories of adventure, courage, faith and danger—the stuff from which legends are made. He met opposition head on and did not fear any man." —Dr. Homer Ritchie, author and evangelist "During the first half of the Twentieth Century J. Frank Norris was the most dynamic, controversial, and successful pastor of that era. There will never be another like him." —Dr. James O. Combs, Provost, Louisiana Baptist University