Released in the UK July 2021
Released in the US July 2021
Large trade paperback | 304 Pages
9781527107199 • £11.99 $15.99
BISAC – BIO018000
Beacon–Light
The Life of William Borden (1887–1913)
Kevin Belmonte
Millionaire who gave up everything for God
Trained as missionary but died on his way to China
Although William Borden was taken from this world at the young age of 25, the years he lived were full of dedication to serve. Kevin Belmonte draws on letters, quotations and images to paint a unique picture of William’s life of commitment to God, delving into the ways ‘vital truth,’ as William called it, was the star he reckoned by. In the telling of the life story of William Borden, there is much to learn about living a life of devotion to God.
Kevin Belmonte
Award–winning author Kevin Belmonte holds a BA in English Literature from Gordon College, an MA in Church History from Gordon–Conwell Seminary, and a second master’s degree in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine. He has twice been a Finalist for the John Pollock Award for Christian Biography, and in 2003, he won that award for his biography of William Wilberforce. With his wife Kelly, and son Sam, he lives by the sea in New England.
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Christian Focus
Kevin Belmonte has done something remarkable. He’s taken a figure history had virtually forgotten, and revealed a man whose commitment and actions literally transformed the world around him. This is a life changing story that our culture today needs to know.
Phil Cooke
Filmmaker, media consultant, and author of The Way Back
William Borden had the whole world open to him; but risked everything to follow the call of God’s love and share the gospel with those who needed to hear it. … Our hope is that this book will lead each of us to consider God’s call, and what He may ask us to undertake.
James and Lisa Dougherty
Co–Directors, Overseas Missionary Fellowship (US)
An insightful, beautifully written, inspiring account of a remarkable life. It’s simply outstanding!
Trent Sheppard
Author of God on Campus and The Jesus Journey
Kevin Belmonte’s marvelous portrait of William Borden, ‘the millionaire missionary,’ not only inspires, but wistfully captures the time of a faith–prompted generation: one that modeled a decency, decorum, and dedication for which our hearts so yearn.
LaGard Smith
Former Professor of Law, Faulkner University, Montgomery, Alabama