{"product_id":"a-burning-in-my-bones-the-authorized-biography-of-eugene-h-peterson-translator-of-the-message-9780735291645","title":"A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of the Message","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis essential authorized biography of Eugene Peterson offers unique insights into the experiences and spiritual convictions of the iconic American pastor and beloved translator of \u003ci\u003eThe Message. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In the time of a generation-wide breakdown in trust with leaders in every sphere of society, Eugene's quiet life of deep integrity and gospel purpose is a bright light against a dark backdrop.\"--John Mark Comer, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This hunger for something radical--something so true that it burned in his bones--was a constant in Eugene's life. His longing for God ignited a ferocity in his soul.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEncounter the multifaceted life of one of the most influential and creative pastors of the past half century with unforgettable stories of Eugene's lifelong devotion to his craft and love of language, the influences and experiences that shaped his unquenchable faith, the inspiration for his decision to translate \u003ci\u003eThe Message, \u003c\/i\u003e and his success and struggles as a pastor, husband, and father. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Winn Collier was given exclusive access to Eugene and his materials for the production of this landmark work. Drawing from his friendship and expansive view of Peterson's life, Collier offers an intimate, beautiful, and earthy look into a remarkable life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Eugene, the gifts of life were inexhaustible: the glint of fading light over the lake; a kiss from his wife, Jan; a good joke; a bowl of butter pecan ice cream. As you enter into his story, you'll find yourself doing the same--noticing how the most ordinary things shimmer with a new and unexpected beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to \u003ci\u003eA Burning in My Bones, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinn Collier\u003c\/b\u003e has authored four books (\u003ci\u003eRestless Faith, Let God: The Transforming Wisdom of François Fénelon, Holy Curiosity, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLove Big, Be Well\u003c\/i\u003e) and contributed to numerous other volumes. He has written for multiple periodicals including \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today, Christian Century, Relevant, \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA pastor for twenty-five years, Winn was the founding pastor of All Souls Charlottesville in Virginia. He now directs the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary in Michigan. He holds a PhD from the University of Virginia, where he focused on the intersection of religion and literary fiction. Winn and his wife, Miska, a spiritual director, live in Holland, Michigan, with their two sons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Waterbrook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613573419282,"sku":"9780735291645","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c589867b-efe6-48ce-ba52-c5960c6da73c.jpg?v=1732408884","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-burning-in-my-bones-the-authorized-biography-of-eugene-h-peterson-translator-of-the-message-9780735291645","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}