Jay Milbrandt - They Came for Freedom: The Forgotten, Epic Adventure of the Pilgrims

PRAISE FOR THE WORK OF JAY MILBRANDT

C. S. Lewis spoke of the counsel of the past as the clean sea breeze of the centuries. Jay Milbrandt turns us fully into those breezes with his stirring retelling of the Pilgrim story. How desperately we need both the historians craft and heroic tale found in these pages.

STEPHEN MANSFIELD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Weaving together religious conviction, moral fortitude, and adventure narrative, They Came for Freedom is a gripping story of faith and survival. Jay Milbrandt reminds us of this important piece of world history and how it shaped the founding of our nation. This remarkable work is a gripping reminder of why our families gather together every November to give thanks for all that we have and for those who have come before us.

KENNETH W. STARR, FORMER US SOLICITOR GENERAL AND FEDERAL JUDGE

Just brillianthistory so alive you feel it and so profound you cant miss the importance of it. Jay has done it again.

JOHNNIE MOORE, FOUNDER, THE KAIROS COMPANY

A spectacular, ground-breaking, well-researched, splendidly told, and thoroughly gripping story.

ERIC METAXAS, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BONHOEFFER AND MIRACLES

Milbrandts portrait is like an old masterpiece cleaned of its dust and grimea burning inspiration to all who know the link between the Gospel, mission, justice, and freedom.

OS GUINNESS, AUTHOR OF THE CALL

Milbrandt illuminates Livingstones extraordinary story with great energy and clarity.

RICH STEARNS, PRESIDENT OF WORLD VISION US AND AUTHOR OF THE HOLE IN OUR GOSPEL AND UNFINISHED

Reads like a thriller... Enables the reader to obtain a glimpse into the faith which enabled [Livingstone] to make a unique contribution to the abolition of the slave trade in East Africa.

THE BARONESS COX, HOUSE OF LORDS AND CEO, HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEF TRUST

A moving read and cautionary tale for anyone who cares about todays fight to end slavery.

GARY A. HAUGEN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION

A fast and fascinating read: once you start, you wont want to put it down.

MICHAEL GUILLEN, PHD, FORMER ABC NEWS SCIENCE EDITOR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR, AND MOVIE PRODUCER

Livingstones commitment to the abolition of slavery changed the course of Africa. Through his life, we learn much about ourselves and God.

AMBASSADOR TONY P. HALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALLIANCE TO END HUNGER, FORMER CONGRESSMAN

Reminds us of Gods goodness and grace.

IMMACULEE ILIBAGIZA, RWANDAN GENOCIDE SURVIVOR AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEFT TO TELL

Will resonate and inspire activists, abolitionists, and explorers for years to come.

JASON RUSSELL, COFOUNDER, INVISIBLE CHILDREN

At a time when missionaries past and present are too often caricatured and disdained, it is refreshing to read this gripping study of David Livingstone.

PAUL MARSHALL, SENIOR FELLOW AT HUDSON INSTITUTES CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND AUTHOR OF PERSECUTED

The story of David Livingstone needed to be told, and Jay does not disappoint. He is bold and brilliant.

SUZAN JOHNSON COOK, 3RD US AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

David Livingstone was a great man, a great explorer, a great freedom fighter, and a spiritual man. Livingstone remains an example of exceptional courage and leadership for the modern world.

AZARIAS RUBERWA, FORMER VICE PRESIDENT, DR CONGO AND BOARD MEMBER, MERCY SHIPS

An adventure-packed biography of one mans courage and persistence that finally broke the back of the slave trade and brought the influence of Christianity to the African continent.

ALAN TERWILLEGER, PRESIDENT, THE CHUCK COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW

Livingstones story is powerfula triumph of humanity, faith, and dignity. This is a must-read for anyone with African interests.

RON TSCHETTER, FORMER DIRECTOR, US PEACE CORPS

Fascinating and very well written! Its the story of a determined and tenacious human being with frailties common to us all.... An inspiration for us to selflessly invest into the lives of our fellow beings!

KADITA A.T. TSHIBAKA, BOARD MEMBER AND FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO, OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL

I struggle to think of any Livingstone biographies that provide as much information about the east coast slave trade.

ALISON RITCHIE, PROPERTY MANAGER, DAVID LIVINGSTONE CENTRE IN SCOTLAND

Impressively researched and compellingly written... Whether you enjoy adventure or history, or are seeking spiritual inspiration as well as insights into the epic struggle to end the slave trade, this is a must-read.

BENEDICT ROGERS, HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE AND JOURNALIST, CHRISTIAN SOLIDARITY WORLDWIDE, AND AUTHOR OF ON THE SIDE OF ANGELS

It is hard not to compare David Livingstone with another Victorian era opponent of slavery, William Wilberforce. I suspect each would be surprised to know that there are more slaves today in the world than when they lived. Their work needs to be continued.

ROBERT F. COCHRAN, JR., LOUIS D. BRANDEIS PROFESSOR OF LAW AND DIRECTOR, HERBERT AND ELINOR NOOTBAAR INSTITUTE ON LAW, RELIGION, AND ETHICS AT PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Combines the adventure of Sir Ernest Shackleton with the passionate opposition to the slave trade of William Wilberforce.

JAY BARNES, PRESIDENT, BETHEL UNIVERSITY

OTHER BOOKS BY JAY MILBRANDT

The Daring Heart of David Livingstone: Exile, African

Slavery, and the Publicity Stunt That Saved Millions

Go and Do: Daring to Change the World One Story at a Time

A Twist of Innovation

The Intercountry Adoption Debate: Dialogues Across Disciplines

2017 by Jay Milbrandt

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Epub Edition August 2017 ISBN 9780718037864

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