My Favourite Hymns

by John Stapleton (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.22

  In My Favourite Hymns author Rosemary Conley, whose fitness books have sold millions of copies, talks about how it was discovering her faith in God that changed her life and writer Fay Weldon chooses Lord of All Hopefulness, Lord of All Joy among her hymns. Richard Whitely, presenter of Channel 4's Countdown which gets over 5 million viewers every day, talks about his childhood and his choices are performed by Giggleswick School Choir where Richard himself was a pupil. Former member of the SAS and Britain's top explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes talks about why he selected He Who Would Valiant Be as one of his favourite hymns. And Lord Jeffery Archer reveals why one of his choices, Fight the Good Fight is an accurate reflection of his approach to life. Contributions and hymn choices also come from Dame Thora Hird, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Vera Lynn, Spike Milligan, Charles Kennedy, Lord Puttnam, Anne Widdecombe, Royle Family actress Sue Johston, and author of the bestselling book Angela's Ashes and 'Tis, Frank McCourt. Studded with photographs of the exquisite churches and the talented choirs that feature throughout the programme this collection of classic hymns is selected by a prestigious array of contributors - from eminent writers and journalists to political leaders and activists. And yet it is the frank nature of each contribution, revealing a side of many public figures and celebrities rarely seen, that gives this book its unusual intimacy. Broad ranging and highly inspirational My Favourite Hymns is a glorious companion to the much-loved ITV Sunday morning programme, and a highly personal hymn book, to treasure.