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His book explores the journey of those who have been guided by faith, such as Gemma Sisia, whose school in Tanzania has transformed the lives of thousands of children, and the dynamic Chinese Christians holding to their beliefs under harsh restrictions. He examines where Jesus can be found in popular culture and talks to Christian leaders - Pentecostal, Catholic, Evangelical and others - in Australia, the U.S. and Britain.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Will captivate believers and non-believers alike.\"  \u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Glover, author and ABC broadcaster\u003c\/strong\u003e*  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAt a time when the chasm of understanding between secularism and faith has never seemed wider, Christians is timely, relevant and persuasive. It features interviews with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, former Labor leader Bill Hayden, former Defence chief and governor-general Peter Cosgrove and former Nationals leader and deputy prime minister John Anderson.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eScott Morrison speaks of his Pentecostal faith with unprecedented candour, Bill Hayden tells the moving story of his long journey to belief, and Peter Cosgrove recounts the experience of prayer and religious belief in the midst of deadly combat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Passionate and compelling, Greg Sheridan, bestselling author of *God is Good For You*, examines the role of Christianity in our modern world.**  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e 'Vividly written, compellingly argued, [*Christians*] will captivate believers and non-believers alike ... Jesus jumps from the pages of this book.' Richard Glover, ABC broadcaster  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e 'You feel like you have met Jesus. 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