Shortlisted for the 2018 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award. Almost every day for 35 years, Arthur Stace spent hours writing a single word - Eternity - on and around the streets of Sydney. Sometimes his mission took him much further afield, to country New South Wales and even to...
Shortlisted for the 2018 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award.
Almost every day for 35 years, Arthur Stace spent hours writing a single word - Eternity - on and around the streets of Sydney. Sometimes his mission took him much further afield, to country New South Wales and even to Melbourne.
Stace's identity was a mystery for more than two decades. Then, after his 'unmasking' in 1956, he became a reluctant folk hero. By the time he died, in 1967, his was a household name and the word Eternity was ingrained in the soul of Sydney. It still is.
In this long-awaited biography, the full story of Arthur Stace's life is told for the first time in vivid and often surprising detail. Drawing upon many original sources, some never before made public, this book will engross Christians and non-believers alike - anyone who loves a great Australian story.
Black and white illustrations; colour plates.
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Roy Williams won the Sydney University Medal in law in 1986 and spent 20 years in the legal profession before turning his hand to writing. His first and best-known book, *God, Actually* (2008), was a defence of Christianity for the educated layperson. A bestseller in Australia on release, it has since been published in Britain and North America. Roy's next two books - *In God They Trust?* (2013) and *Post-God Nation?* (2015) - focused on Australian history and society, and have been widely praised by believers and agnostics alike. *Mr Eternity* is his first full-length biography.
Elizabeth Meyers' father, Lisle Thompson, was the minister of Burton Street Baptist Tabernacle in Darlinghurst from 1951 to 1964 and also a dear friend and mentor of Arthur Stace. Elizabeth worked as a teacher for 26 years after attending Sydney Unversity and qualifying in early childhood/special education. She and her husband Lionel have two daughters and four grandchildren. Elizabeth has written this biography of Arthur Stace with Roy Williams to fulfil a promise to her mother, May, as Lisle Thompson received permission from Arthur to write his life story 'only after his death.'
Almost every day for 35 years, Arthur Stace spent hours writing a single word - Eternity - on and around the streets of Sydney. Sometimes his mission took him much further afield, to country New South Wales and even to Melbourne.Stace's identity was a mystery for more than two decades. Then, after his `unmasking' in 1956, he became a reluctant folk hero. By the time he died, in 1967, his was a household name and the word Eternity was ingrained in the soul of Sydney. It still is.In this long-awaited biography, the full story of Arthur Stace's life is told for the first time in vivid and often surprising detail. Drawing upon many original sources, some never before made public, this book will engross Christians and non-believers alike - anyone who loves a great Australian story.
Shortlisted for the 2018 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award. Almost every day for 35 years, Arthur Stace spent hours writing a single word - Eternity - on and around the streets of Sydney. Sometimes his mission took him much further afield, to country New South Wales and even to...
Shortlisted for the 2018 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award.
Almost every day for 35 years, Arthur Stace spent hours writing a single word - Eternity - on and around the streets of Sydney. Sometimes his mission took him much further afield, to country New South Wales and even to Melbourne.
Stace's identity was a mystery for more than two decades. Then, after his 'unmasking' in 1956, he became a reluctant folk hero. By the time he died, in 1967, his was a household name and the word Eternity was ingrained in the soul of Sydney. It still is.
In this long-awaited biography, the full story of Arthur Stace's life is told for the first time in vivid and often surprising detail. Drawing upon many original sources, some never before made public, this book will engross Christians and non-believers alike - anyone who loves a great Australian story.
Black and white illustrations; colour plates.
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Roy Williams won the Sydney University Medal in law in 1986 and spent 20 years in the legal profession before turning his hand to writing. His first and best-known book, *God, Actually* (2008), was a defence of Christianity for the educated layperson. A bestseller in Australia on release, it has since been published in Britain and North America. Roy's next two books - *In God They Trust?* (2013) and *Post-God Nation?* (2015) - focused on Australian history and society, and have been widely praised by believers and agnostics alike. *Mr Eternity* is his first full-length biography.
Elizabeth Meyers' father, Lisle Thompson, was the minister of Burton Street Baptist Tabernacle in Darlinghurst from 1951 to 1964 and also a dear friend and mentor of Arthur Stace. Elizabeth worked as a teacher for 26 years after attending Sydney Unversity and qualifying in early childhood/special education. She and her husband Lionel have two daughters and four grandchildren. Elizabeth has written this biography of Arthur Stace with Roy Williams to fulfil a promise to her mother, May, as Lisle Thompson received permission from Arthur to write his life story 'only after his death.'
Almost every day for 35 years, Arthur Stace spent hours writing a single word - Eternity - on and around the streets of Sydney. Sometimes his mission took him much further afield, to country New South Wales and even to Melbourne.Stace's identity was a mystery for more than two decades. Then, after his `unmasking' in 1956, he became a reluctant folk hero. By the time he died, in 1967, his was a household name and the word Eternity was ingrained in the soul of Sydney. It still is.In this long-awaited biography, the full story of Arthur Stace's life is told for the first time in vivid and often surprising detail. Drawing upon many original sources, some never before made public, this book will engross Christians and non-believers alike - anyone who loves a great Australian story.
I've enjoyed this history of Australia given in this book. Also the early years being so hopeless and then the absolute wonder of God's work changing a person completely. Beauty from Ashes. I will confess that the book didn't have me turning page after page, it was more of a read through for the sake of reading through towards the end. God's redemptive work is always beautiful though.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 years ago
Important Australian Book
\\nMr Eternity by Roy Williams with Elizabeth Myers is a biography that reminds one there is hope for those who seem utterly lost. Arthur Stace, Mr Eternity, came into a wonderful relationship with God in 1930. His 45 years until this point is detailed in the first half of the book. It is a sorry story of childhood neglect, destitution, alcoholism and survival in a fog of hopelessness that marked his whole life to this point. The second half tells the wonderful story of how Arthur became a changed man with a new life that contributed greatly to the well being of others. Mr Eternity is an important Australian story of a humble man that I'm glad the authors have taken the time to write. Sydney siders will be particularly warmed by it as they have reminders of Arthur around their city. The book is very detailed and well annotated. Highly recommended. \\n
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7 years ago
Reality - Better Than Myth
An essential read for all Christians, a reminder of the life transformation that comes to a person from knowing Christ. Likewise an essential read for anyone who looks beyond the surface of life and ponders what eternity lies beyond this mortal coil. \\r\\n\\r\\nThis biography is well written and kept me enthralled, offering consistently well researched material in a form that was engaging and inspiring, yet keeping true to """"warts and all"""" honesty. \\r\\n\\r\\nThis book will challenge you and your perceptions of a successful life, introducing disturbing notions that resist the modern world's assumptions and trumpeted success.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7 years ago
Encouraging
A great book about the infamous original """"Graffiti Artist"""". No doubt you've come across the beautiful cursive 'eternity' somewhere. Most likely on the Harbour Bridge in the year 2000! Though the message and meaning has been diluted by culture, this book makes great strides to regaining what Arthur was on about all along.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
7 years ago
Interesting biography
Most people don't know the name Arthur Stace. But most people remember the words """"Eternity"""" on the Harbour bridge. This book is a biography about the man behind the word """"Eternity"""". A nice Aussie biography.
