This book has been selected by readers of Christianity Today magazine as one of the ten most spiritually influential writings.
The book, The Pursuit of God, was inspired during a train journey from Chicago to Texas in the late 1940s. The author wrote throughout the night as the words flowed into his mind. By the time the train arrived in McAllen, a border town with Mexico, the draft was complete.
The profound meaning, clarity, and integrity of its message have made this work a favorite of many people around the world. Its emphasis on the need to maintain a life of intimacy with God has impacted and transformed the lives of its readers, which has led to this book being translated into more than twenty languages.
