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An illuminating look at the most tumultuous decade in the life of a rock iconthe only McCartney biography in decades based on firsthand interviews with the ex-Beatle himself. As the 1970s began, the Beatles ended, leaving Paul McCartney to face the new decade with only his wife Linda by his side. Holed up at his farmhouse in Scotland, he sank into a deep depression. To outsiders, McCartney seemed like a man adriftintimidated by his own fame, paralyzed by the choices that lay before him, cut loose from his musical moorings. But what appeared to be the sad finale of a glorious career was just the start of a remarkable second act. The product of a long series of one-on-one interviews between McCartney and Scottish rock journalist Tom Doyle, Man on the Run chronicles Paul McCartneys decadelong effort to escape the shadow of his past, outrace his critics, and defy the expectations of his fans.
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Can anything good come out of the Middle East? Tom Doyle has a passion to tell the Real Stories behind today's headlines. His books are powerful, impacting, can't the book down, inspirational first-hand accounts of Real People living in some of the most dangerous places for believers in Christ in the world. Did you know that there is a vibrant underground church in Syria, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan? Tom can take you there and introduce you to new followers of Jesus who have risked it all to follow their Savior. A gifted story teller, Tom's books read like fast paced, action packed novels that will inspire you and elevate your faith.Global terrorism is at an all-time high. But that's not the whole story. A new Jesus movement is erupting around the world, and persecuted believers are leading the way. The stories in his books introduce you to some amazingly courageous Jesus followers. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in King Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace, these believers are fearless and not alone. So, the question is this: "Is Christianity winning or losing? " Tom's books are written to tell stories of victory from the front lines of the war raging around Jesus' church. The battle is fierce and not letting up. Yet this is one of our finest hours.As the Vice President and Middle East Director for e3 Partners since 2001, Tom's experience in the heart of these Islamic nations is extensive. Tom brings God's astounding work in these nations to light. Whether in his books, on television (FOX News, The 700 Club, 100 Huntley Street) , on the radio (Focus on the Family, American Family Radio, Janet Parshall Live) , at conferences (Epicenter, Passion, Open Doors, Voice of the Martyrs, Calvary Chapel, The Crescent Project, and e3 Partners) , or in local churches, Tom shares fresh, compelling, and thought-provoking reports of God's activity in the epicenter of terrorism and global conflict known as the Middle East. Tom graduated from Biola College in 1979 and Dallas Theological Seminary in 1983, and is a licensed guide for the State of Israel with over 70 trips. After pastoring churches in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico for 20 years, he became the Middle East director for e3 Partners/I Am Second. His wife of 37 years, JoAnn, serves with him at e3 as the director of Not Forgotten, a ministry to women of the Middle East. They have six children and four grandchildren and are praying for about 20 more! Tom has written 8 books including the best-selling: "Dreams and Visions-Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World? " And, "Killing Christians-Living the Faith Where it is Not Safe to Believe." His latest book "Standing in the Fire-Courageous Christians Living in Frightening Times" gives fresh, and dramatic stories of Islamic Terrorists, Secret Police, and other former Muslims who are now living all-out for Christ.
