Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929 and the robe. Joe is a true gogetter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals. The paperback of the magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Critics held that his type of fiction was in the tradition of the great religious writings of an earlier generation, such as benhur and quo vadis. A classic novel of goodwill, compassion, and finding meaning through service to others. Magnificent obsession by lloyd douglas animated book. How appropriate then that this books main subject centers around his old boss, the galilean from nazareth. Publication date 1929 topics recreational reading publisher houghton mifflin company collection. The color of the jacket is still very vibrant, as is the book itself. Douglas 1982, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In my continuing effort to understand kindness better i read magnificent obsession by lloyd c. August 27, 1877 february, 1951 was an american minister and author.
He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Fiction paperback except for small stains on the upper corners of the first 10 or so page, inner pages are clean, tight, and unmarked, tanning as expected for this type of paper light brown. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Les miserables by victor hugo, and magnificent obsession by lloyd c. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, wilmot, indiana and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexan. An engaging and dramatic story of personal redemption and private sacrifice, this spiritual tale has served as an inspiration for both the stage and the screen. Douglas was one of the most popular american authors of his time, although he did not write his first novel until he was 50. The top right side of the page reads iafter all, it is the way a book etakes oni with the reading public which partly determines the reading value of the book for you. Like the first edition copy i gave to dave elkington, our ceo, 8 years ago when. Lloyd cassel douglas, 18771951, was a minister before he was an author. Douglas first novel and the basis for the 1935 movie and the 1954 remake.
Douglas animated book summary link to buy the book. Feb 25, 20 magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas image from the wikipedia article about the 1929. Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired from the pulpit around 1928. Douglas books, i began reading the magnificent obsession with high expectations. The gogiver tells the story of an ambitious young man named joe who yearns for success. Douglas wrote many inspirational stories some years ago and i remembered being particularly touched by his story of a young surgeon who discovers a way to make his life my youth. Douglas, magnificent obsession a reading local post one of my reading goals for 2015 was to read more works with a local connection, written by indiana authors or maybe written about or taking place in or near my home state.
Douglas lloyd cassel douglas august 27, 1877 february, 1951 was a noteworthy american minister and author. Fiction paperback except for small stains on the upper corners of the first 10 or so page, inner pages. My friend, glen warner, suggested id like this book and i did. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 technicolor drama romantic film directed by douglas sirk starring jane wyman and rock hudson. Critics held that his type of fiction was in the tradition of the great religious writings of an earlier. It was one of three of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the. Wayne hudson, has his own hospital in detroit, a worrisome playgirl daughter, and a beautiful young bride.
This book is not available on kindle, so i ordered a print copy. Pdf magnificent obsession download read online free. Hudson, a physician renowned for his ability to help people, who was having a heart attack at the same time on the. Magnificent obsession pa 9780395957745 by maxwell, lloyd c. It is a wonderful novel with great character and a terrific plot that makes it a real page turner. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexander jackson douglas, was pastor of the hopeful lutheran church. The novel introduces themes that reappear in the authors later booksa medical setting, a wealthy background, the conversion of the atheist hero to a practicing christian from feelings of guilt. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas book cover, description, publication history. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas fantastic fiction. Recommended books magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Among those authors was lloyd douglas, lutheran pastor, who wrote magnificent obsession, green li, the robe and many others. Lloyd cassel douglas, an american minister and author, was born doya c.
When robert merricks life is saved at the expense of the li. The premise is that there are easily available techniques for getting. Having read and loved the robe, another of lloyd c. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the 1929 book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Magnificent obsession mass market paperback january 1, 1954 by lloyd c. The book was written in 1929 and for 18 months was one of the bestselling books in all of america. The text in this edition is quite small, perhaps even 6 pt. Magnificent obsession kindle edition by douglas, lloyd c.
Douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. American writer who published popular novels about religious and moral issues. It was one of three of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the othe. Amc frequently shows the movie of magnificent obsession starring rock. The magnificent obsession is a story of the conversion and faith journey of a troubled young man. Slowly and carefullyfor he was still limp from his battle with pneumonia, resultant from the prolonged use of a lungmotor in the inexperienced hands of excited peopletwo nurses had trundled young merrick up to the wellappointed solarium. How appropriate then that this book s main subject centers around his old boss, the galilean from nazareth. Buy a cheap copy of magnificent obsession book by lloyd c. I heard a speaker once mention two books that had impacted his life and touched his heart in many ways. His first novel, magnificent obsession, published in 1929, was an immediate and sensational success.
He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929 and the robe 1942. Publication date 1929 topics recreational reading publisher houghton mifflin company. Magnificent obsession dramatised audiobook by lloyd c. It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, wilmot, indiana and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexander jackson douglas, was pastor of the hopeful lutheran church. The novel introduces themes that reappear in the authors later books a medical setting, a wealthy background, the conversion of the. Magnificent obsession free pdf books from bookyards, one of the worlds first online libraries to offer ebooks to be downloaded for free. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas, first edition. Douglass 1929 novel magnificent obsession is about robert merrick, who is resuscitated by a rescue crew after a boating accident. Douglas 1929, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. It presents many important messages about christianity without sacrificing entertainment.
He paused at the far corner to straighten a disordered shelf of books. When robert merricks life is saved at the expense of the life of an eccentric but adored surgeon, the carefree playboy is forced to reevaluate his own path. By mark borchers this book about obsession actually became an obsession for scores of readers. Douglas, magnificent obsession a reading local post one of my reading goals for 2015 was to read more works with a local. Douglas, including the robe, and magnificent obsession, and more on thriftbooks. The protagonist of magnificent obsession, brilliant brain surgeon dr. Lloyd cassel douglas 18771951 began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister. Buy magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas online at alibris.
1282 66 278 1146 461 693 1494 394 440 453 1234 506 1509 1001 1207 1404 457 1459 573 858 1074 595 1144 976 477 1240 175 417 1511 893 1006 535 904 1547 663 642 701 1062 1279 355 1155 331 126 84 492 1285 882 1343 32 1386