Autobiographies/Biographies/Memoirs

• Billy Graham as a Teen-ager (1964) by Grady Wilson

• The Billy Graham Story (1970, 2003) by Dr. John Charles Pollock
  An updated account of the inspiring and influential life of Dr. Billy Graham
  
  When the hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, President Bush immediately proclaimed a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. For the interfaith, interdenominational service at the Washington National Cathedral he chose Billy Graham to give the address. At that terrible hour no other clergyman, whatever his office, could so aptly bring the Word of God to America—and a watching world.
  
  At eighty-four, Billy Graham remains one of the most respected people in the world today. He has addressed over eighty-two million people face to face and at least one billion people through television, radio, and satellite. Yet he is far more than an evangelist of integrity and vision; he is a Christian statesman whose profound influence on the growth and depth of Christianity across the world cannot be overestimated.
  
  This official biography of Dr. Graham is based on his private files, correspondence, and interviews, as well as the author’s widespread research.

  • Written by John Pollock, Dr. Graham’s official biographer

  • Parts one and two (1918 to 1978), based on Pollock’s authorized biographies, have been abridged and contain new material

  • Part three (1978 to 1983) deals at length with Dr. Graham’s controversial visit to Moscow, which can now be seen as a factor in the fall of communism

  • Part four (1984 to 2003) updates the story to recent events, including the horrors of September 11 and the honorary knighthood Dr. Graham received from the Queen of England in December 2001

  • 8-page section of black-and-white photos new to this book

• Marriage Made in Heaven: Billy and Ruth Graham (1983) by Jhan Robbins
  See also Ruth Bell Graham

• A Prophet with Honor: The Billy Graham Story (1992) by William Martin

• Billy Graham (1993) by Nathan Aaseng

• Billy Graham (1996) by Sam Wellman
  Presents the life and times of the evangelist whose message of hope and love has brought him world-wide following and fame.

• Billy: A Personal Look at the World's Best-Loved Evangelist (1997) by Sherwood Eliot Wirt

• Billy Graham in Conversation with David Frost: A Candid But Objective Look at One of This Century's Most Admired - and Criticised - Public Figures (1998)

• Just As I Am (1999)
  The number-one CBA, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller . . . now in paperback.
  Approaching 80, Billy Graham looks back on an incredible lifetime of personal relationships (including every U.S. president since Eisenhower), whirlwind activity, and influence. In a warm, unassuming voice, he shares the stories of his beginnings in the church, the overwhelming success he has achieved as an evangelist, and the tolls this success took on his family. In Just As I Am, Graham shares how he came from ordinary beginnings to have an extraordinary life of prestige and influence all derived from his unshakable faith in Christ.

• Billy Graham: God's Ambassador A Lifelong Mission Of Giving Hope To The World (2001)
  Billy Graham: God's Ambassador is a retrospective on the remarkable life and career of this living legend, witnessed and compiled by his longtime photographer, Russ Busby. The photos, many of them never before published, follow Billy's life from his childhood in North Carolina, to the development and growth of his ministry, to the enormously popular crusades that swept six continents, to his most recent reflections from home. Throughout, there emerges an intimate and unique portrait of a man who dedicated his life to the Gospel and became one of the century's most influential figures.

• Billy Graham: World-Famous Evangelist (2001) by Sara McIntosh Wooten

• The Evangelist (2001) by Lewis Drummond
  How much can one man do to influence the world for Christ? How do we begin to measure the worth of his work? In this documentary, evangelism scholar Lewis Drummond examines the Billy Graham ministry phenomenon of the last half of the 20th Century-spiritually, culturally, and historically. As a personal friend and student of the Graham family, Drummond has compiled a book that is a great resource for any student, pastor, or layperson seeking a better understanding of the Graham ministry.

• Billy Graham (2002) by Terry W. Whalin
  This easy-to-read biography tells his story, including his humble beginnings as a southern farm boy, his calling to the ministry, the start of the crusades, his service to America’s leaders, and his later years preaching around the globe. The details of a life dedicated to the cause of Christ will encourage and inspire those who desire to give their lives in service to God.

• Billy Graham: A Tribute from Friends (2002) by Vernon McLellan
  Leaders from all walks of life celebrate the legacy of one of the most widely respected men in the world in this collection of photos nd tributes to the Reverend Billy Graham.Regarded as the most influential Protestant leader of the past century, Billy Graham has touched over 210 million lives in more than 185 countries and territories. He has been a counselor to presidents, an example for pastors, and a shepherd to parishoners. Now, as this pinnacle of the Christian church enters the twilight of his public life at 82 years of age, his legacy is celebrated in a collection of poignant tributes and memories as leaders from the worlds of government, business, sports, entertainment, and religion share their personal stories and remembrances of this remarkable man. Contributors to this volume include former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Gerald Ford; and John Ashcroft, James Dobson, Jerry B. Jenkins, James Kennedy, Steve Largent, Zig Ziglar, and many more whose lives have been impacted by the work and life of Reverend Billy Graham.

• Billy Graham: A Biography (2004) by Roger Bruns
  Billy Graham, the high-profile evangelist, author, and founder of the diverse Billy Graham Evangelical Association, is now in his 80s. Yet his popularity is undiminished, thanks to new generations seeking Christian spiritual fulfillment. Graham is the superstar evangelist who has remained untainted by the financial and sex scandals that have plagued his evangelical peers. His movie-star looks, manner, and propriety have made him a role model, and have brought him into close contact with power. He has had a personal relationship with every president since Dwight D. Eisenhower, serving as an unofficial White House chaplain and, to some extent, policy advisor. This balanced biography covers Graham's life and work, his extraordinary accomplishments, and the criticisms he has endured. It is clear that Graham will be remembered as a tireless crusader for his faith in popular revivals around the world. He has preached in nearly 200 countries, drawing the largest crowds for religious events in history, and made special efforts to reach audiences in Communist countries in Asia and the Soviet Union, which alienated fundamentalists.

• Billy Graham: Unto All the Nations (2004) by Sam Wellman
  Even though his parents took him to church, he didn't know God's plan for his life. God had chosen Billy Graham to serve Him like few others!

• Billy Graham (2006) by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald S. Strober
  How did a farm boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, become one of America’s most influential preachers and revered evangelists? This compelling oral biography —written by noted historians and longtime friends Graham Deborah H. Strober and Gerald S. Strober —traces Billy Graham’s early life from milking cows on the family farm to his religious training, his marriage to Ruth Bell, his work with Youth for Christ, and other milestones on his path to becoming the “pastor to the presidents.”  This insightful and intimate portrait of a man who became a legend to millions of believers around the world draws on extensive archival material as well as many firsthand interviews with family, friends, political and religious leaders, and other close associates. The book not only explores Graham’s remarkable career but highlights his many significant contributions on both the national and international scene. Readers will learn of the development of Graham’s theology and its bearing on social issues as well as the importance of his work to the lives of Christians and non-Christians around the world.

• Billy Graham: A Parable of American Righteousness  (2006) by Marshall Frady
  Marshall Frady's epic biography of the most prominent and popular religious leader in America.
  
  With unparalleled access to Billy Graham and his family and associates, Frady presents an intimate and multifaceted portrait of the man, from his childhood upbringing in the midlands of North Carolina to his ascent to national recognition.
  
  Frady's narrative encompasses the man, his spiritual mission, and his political involvements and bears witness to the preeminent position Graham has held in American life for more than five decades. This remains the most compelling and definitive biography of him to date.

See also:  Billy Graham and Ruth Bell Graham