Contact: Gale Tull, 610-768-2102, gtull@abc-usa.org
VALLEY FORGE, Penn., Jan. 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- In her inspiring new book "Crazy Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives," author Susan K. Williams Smith draws on biblical, historical, and contemporary stories of those who have dared to step out and make a difference. Smith reveals that one doesn't have to be "extraordinary" to change the world; one just has to be willing to act and live on faith.
"Our nation's new president, Barack Obama, is the perfect example of what remarkable stuff crazy faith yields," points out Smith. Among those who have earned a place in the Hall of Faith, the author includes:
- Moses
- Harriet Tubman
- David
- Nelson Mandela
- Gideon
- Mother Teresa
- Mary McLeod Bethune
- Chris Gardner
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly described "Crazy Faith" as "Feisty, enthusiastic and encouraging." And ArmchairInterviews.com reviewer Diane A. Brown found "vivid details that will leave the reader in awe."
The book features several powerful stories specifically about African Americans with crazy faith, making it an ideal resource for Black History Month. As a former news reporter and talk show host, Susan Williams Smith is also an ideal guest interview.
"Crazy Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives" is the fourth book by Smith who is senior pastor of Advent United Church of Christ in Columbus, Ohio. Smith is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference and the Katrina National Justice Commission. She is a regular contributor to the Washington Post's "On Faith" blog.
Rhoda McKinney-Jones, Communications Director for the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc., is the book's editor. Iva E. Carruthers, General Secretary for the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. contributed the foreword.
"Crazy Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives" is published by Judson Press and retails for $15.00. The book is available from the publisher, on Amazon.com, and through Christian bookstores and national chains nationwide.
To arrange an interview with the author or to request a review copy of the book, please contact Gale Tull at 610-768-2102 or via email at gtull@abc-usa.org.
