Released in the UK March 2008
Released in the US May 2008
Large trade hardback | 384 Pages
9781845503598 • £12.99 $22.99
BISAC – BIO018000
Genius, Grief & Grace
A Doctor Looks at Suffering & Success
Gaius Davies
Written by a Consultant Psychiatrist at King's College Hospital
'This book is a celebration of God's Grace' - John Stott
Examines the lives of some of the greatest characters in church history
Dr. Gaius Davies introduces us to Martin Luther, John Bunyan, William Cowper, Lord Shaftesbury, Gerard Manly Hopkins, Christina Rossetti, Amy Carmichael, J.B. Phillips, C.S. Lewis, Martyn Lloyd Jones and Frances Ridley Havergal.
After a brief biographical introduction to each person, he shows us how he or she all had their particular trial, and how grace operated in each of them.
He is not afraid to show how anxiety, guilt, depression and doubt can be present in the finest of Christian lives, but also goes on to show how divine grace can transform human weakness.
Gaius Davies
Dr. Gaius Davies, FRCPsych, M Phil, DPM, was a Consultant Psychiatrist at King's College Hospital, London. He is a well-respected author.
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Christian Focus
"By teaching us not to be afraid of the scars and hang-ups that ran alongside the burning faith of twelve great Christians, Gaius Davies has taught us to love them even more."
Richard Bewes
OBE (1939 – 2019), formerly of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, England
This book is a celebration of God's Grace which transforms even those who suffer painful handicaps and disabilities. He offers no glib remedies. He tells the truth, the some of God's heroes and heroines have been eccentric and neurotic, and have suffered repeated breakdowns. He is well read and his book is well written. Its message in the end is Christ's word to Paul: "My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"(2 Cor. 12:9)
John Stott
(1921-2011), Rector Emeritus, All Souls Church, Langham Place, London
"[Dr Gaius Davies] writes knowledgeably about some fascinating individuals - gifted, troubled Christians, whom he brings brilliantly to life."
J. I. Packer
(1926–2020), Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada