Publication date 1929 topics recreational reading publisher houghton mifflin company. Like the first edition copy i gave to dave elkington, our ceo, 8 years ago when. Douglas books, i began reading the magnificent obsession with high expectations. Douglas lloyd cassel douglas august 27, 1877 february, 1951 was a noteworthy american minister and author. Hudson, a physician renowned for his ability to help people, who was having a heart attack at the same time on the. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Recommended books magnificent obsession by lloyd c. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, wilmot, indiana and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexan. 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. Douglass 1929 novel magnificent obsession is about robert merrick, who is resuscitated by a rescue crew after a boating accident.
American writer who published popular novels about religious and moral issues. The color of the jacket is still very vibrant, as is the book itself. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929 and the robe. Magnificent obsession pa 9780395957745 by maxwell, lloyd c. When robert merricks life is saved at the expense of the li. Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired. Douglas, magnificent obsession a reading local post one of my reading goals for 2015 was to read more works with a local. The text in this edition is quite small, perhaps even 6 pt. It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other. I purchased this book to reconnect with the story and to remember his method of making a difference. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Douglas first novel and the basis for the 1935 movie and the 1954 remake. Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired from the pulpit around 1928. Lloyd cassel douglas 18771951 began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister. Fiction paperback except for small stains on the upper corners of the first 10 or so page, inner pages. Douglas animated book summary link to buy the book. The magnificent obsession is a story of the conversion and faith journey of a troubled young man. Douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other three being the robe, white banners and the big fisherman.
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. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929. Douglas 1982, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Wayne hudson, has his own hospital in detroit, a worrisome playgirl daughter, and a beautiful young bride. 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. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929 and the robe 1942. Douglass first book, magnificent obsession, appeared in 1929 and became a huge success. Buy a cheap copy of magnificent obsession book by lloyd c. 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. Among those authors was lloyd douglas, lutheran pastor, who wrote magnificent obsession, green li, the robe and many others.
Magnificent obsession kindle edition by douglas, lloyd c. My friend, glen warner, suggested id like this book and i did. The paperback of the magnificent obsession by lloyd c. 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. 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.
Magnificent obsession dramatised audiobook by lloyd c. 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. Lloyd cassel douglas, 18771951, was a minister before he was an author. Pdf magnificent obsession download read online free. 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. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 technicolor drama romantic film directed by douglas sirk starring jane wyman and rock hudson. The book was written in 1929 and for 18 months was one of the bestselling books in all of america. Buy magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas online at alibris.
Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas fantastic fiction. This book is not available on kindle, so i ordered a print copy. 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. Feb 25, 20 magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas image from the wikipedia article about the 1929. August 27, 1877 february, 1951 was an american minister and author.
He paused at the far corner to straighten a disordered shelf of books. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the 1929 book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Les miserables by victor hugo, and magnificent obsession by lloyd c. The premise is that there are easily available techniques for getting. Magnificent obsession by lloyd douglas animated book. Magnificent obsession mass market paperback january 1, 1954 by lloyd c. Publication date 1929 topics recreational reading publisher houghton mifflin company collection. The protagonist of magnificent obsession, brilliant brain surgeon dr.
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Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas book cover, description, publication history. It was one of three of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the. Critics held that his type of fiction was in the tradition of the great religious writings of an earlier. How appropriate then that this book s main subject centers around his old boss, the galilean from nazareth. Douglas was one of the most popular american authors of his time, although he did not write his first novel until he was 50. Joe is a true gogetter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals. It was one of three of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the othe. By mark borchers this book about obsession actually became an obsession for scores of readers. Having read and loved the robe, another of lloyd c. Magnificent obsession free pdf books from bookyards, one of the worlds first online libraries to offer ebooks to be downloaded for free. It presents many important messages about christianity without sacrificing entertainment.
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