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In 2001 Stanley Hauerwas was voted 'America's best theologian' by Time Magazine . Here are Hauerwas' long-awaited memoirs. A loving, hard-working, godly couple has long been denied a family of their own. Finally, the wife makes a deal with God: if he blesses her with a child, she will dedicate that child to God's service. The result of that prayer was the birth of an influential - some say prophetic - voice. Surprisingly, this is not the biblical story of Samuel but the account of Stanley Hauerwas, one of today's leading theologians in the church and the academy. The story of Hauerwas' journey into Christian discipleship is captivating and inspiring. With genuine humility, he describes his intellectual struggles with faith, how he has dealt with the reality of marriage to a mentally ill partner, and the gift of friendships that have influenced his character. Throughout the narrative shines Hauerwas' conviction that the tale of his life is worth telling only because of the greater Christian story providing foundation and direction for his own.

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Better than Halloween suggests approaches and ideas that are both biblical and child-centred. I hope that many more churches will take confidence from these - let's re-christen Halloween! - Rt Revd David Gillett, Bishop of Bolton Let's make 31 October Better than Halloween! This new book provides lots of great ideas and resources for churches that want to create a positive experience for children that has the Light of the World at its centre. - Mary Hawes, National Children's Officer, Church of England 'Those who know and admire Hauerwas' lively mind and commitment to say what he believes without worrying about the consequences will be interested in his own insights into his career ... The author is candid about his own struggles and perceptions of life ... you get a sense of a man thoroughly committed to God and the gospel, and passionate about exploring all the dimensions in the public arena.' 201107

Better than Halloween suggests approaches and ideas that are both biblical and child-centred. I hope that many more churches will take confidence from these - let's re-christen Halloween! - Rt Revd David Gillett, Bishop of Bolton Let's make 31 October Better than Halloween! This new book provides lots of great ideas and resources for churches that want to create a positive experience for children that has the Light of the World at its centre. - Mary Hawes, National Children's Officer, Church of England

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Stanley Hauerwas is Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School with a joint appointment at the Duke University School of Law

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