Rising to the Call: Discovering the Ultimate Purpose of Your Life

Written by Os Guinness

Narrated by Tom Parks

Facet by facet this internationally acclaimed Christian thinker examines life and the universal search for its meaning. What is "the call"? Far bigger than our jobs, deeper than our personal accomplishments, higher than our wildest ideas of self-fulfillment, our "calling" addresses the very essence of our existence. Discovering it in times past has changed whole nations and cultures. It could do the same to ours. A classic reflective work in the tradition of C. S. Lewis and Oswald Chambers,now ready to challenge the latest generation of high school and college graduates.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Nov 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781404117877

Os Guinness

Os Guinness is an author and speaker living in the Washington, D.C., area. Born in China during World War II, Guinness left in 1951, after the Chinese Revolution. A graduate of the University of London and Oxford, Guinness is a former visiting fellow of the Brookings Institution. He has written or edited more than twenty books, including The Call, Invitation to the Classics, and Long Journey Home. A frequent speaker and seminar leader at political and business conferences in the United States, Europe, and Asia, Guinness has lectured at many universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Stanford, and has often spoken on Capitol Hill.

Reviews for Rising to the Call

[April Luz de Vera · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This short but impactful read focuses on the essential theme of embracing one's calling, making it a valuable resource for those seeking inspiration and direction in their lives. What sets this book apart is its incorporation of real-life examples that resonate with the theme of embracing one's calling. These examples not only make the content relatable but also serve as practical illustrations, enhancing the reader's understanding and connection to the material.