Best Selling Books by Lloyd C. Douglas

Lloyd C. Douglas is the author of The Robe (2022), Invitation to Live (2022), The Big Fisherman (2022), Magnificent Obsession (2021), Green Light (2021).

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The Robe

release date: Aug 01, 2022
The Robe
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Robe" by Lloyd C. Douglas. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Invitation to Live

release date: Aug 16, 2022
Invitation to Live
In Lloyd C. Douglas''s ''Invitation to Live,'' readers are introduced to a narrative that skillfully intertwines human drama with enduring themes of faith, redemption, and the quest for meaning. Douglas employs a prose rich with emotional depth and layered characters, situating his work squarely within the tradition of mid-20th-century American literature. This edition from DigiCat Publishing ensures that the text is not only preserved but also adapted to contemporary formats, thus fostering accessibility and engagement with new audiences while celebrating the novel as a cherished component of literary heritage. Lloyd C. Douglas, a minister turned novelist, brings a unique blend of theological insight and understanding of the human spirit to his writing. His background invariably informs ''Invitation to Live'' through the exploration of spiritual dilemmas and moral quandaries faced by his characters. This personal experience, coupled with Douglas''s keen observation of the human condition, results in a narrative that resonates with authenticity and offers profound reflections on the complexities of life''s journey. ''Recommended for readers who relish profound narratives, ''Invitation to Live'' is a testament to Douglas''s gift for storytelling that enlightens and inspires. It offers both entertainment and introspection, making it suitable for those seeking a thoughtful and emotionally charged reading experience. As DigiCat Publishing revives this classic with due care, it serves as a poignant invitation for modern readers to rediscover Douglas''s literary legacy and to find within its pages both solace and stimulation.

The Big Fisherman

release date: Aug 01, 2022
The Big Fisherman
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Big Fisherman" by Lloyd C. Douglas. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Magnificent Obsession

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Magnificent Obsession
Lloyd C. Douglas''s 1929 novel ''Magnificent Obsession'' is about Robert Merrick, who is resuscitated by a rescue crew after a boating accident. The crew is thus unable to save the life of Dr. Hudson, a physician renowned for his ability to help people, who was having a heart attack at the same time on the other side of the lake. Merrick then decides to devote his life to making up for the doctor''s, and becomes a physician himself.

Green Light

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Green Light
Published in 1935, ''Green Light'' is a novel written by American minister and author Lloyd C. Douglas, who was born and spent some time of his boyhood in Columbia, Indiana. The novel tells the story of Newell Paige, a rising young surgeon whose career is destroyed when he takes the blame for his mentor, Dr Endicott, who botches an operation and causes the death of a patient.

Redemption and Selfless Devotion: Lloyd C. Douglas' Inspiring Tales

release date: Jun 21, 2024
Redemption and Selfless Devotion: Lloyd C. Douglas' Inspiring Tales
Book 1: Immerse yourself in a tale of redemption, forgiveness, and love with “Forgive Us Our Trespasses by Lloyd C. Douglas.” Douglas'' narrative explores the transformative power of forgiveness and the journey towards redemption, inspiring readers with themes of love and compassion. Book 2: Embark on a journey of selfless devotion and redemption with “Magnificent Obsession by Lloyd C. Douglas.” Douglas weaves a narrative that delves into the profound impact of selfless acts, emphasizing the transformative power of devotion and the pursuit of a meaningful life.

Redemption Chronicles: Lloyd C. Douglas' Tales of Healing and Spiritual Awakening

release date: Jun 21, 2024
Redemption Chronicles: Lloyd C. Douglas' Tales of Healing and Spiritual Awakening
Book 1: Witness a story of healing with “White Banners by Lloyd C. Douglas.” Douglas'' narrative explores themes of resilience and redemption, offering readers a heartfelt journey of healing and personal growth. Book 2: Experience a spiritual awakening with “The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas.” Douglas weaves a tale of redemption and spiritual exploration, inviting readers to embark on a transformative journey that transcends time and space.

White Banners

release date: Sep 26, 2014
White Banners
The story of a lady who appoints herself as a housemaid when the family, headed by Philosophy Professor Paul Ward, is in financial crisis. She makes herself indispensable, immediately. The tale takes place in northern Indiana, much in Waterloo, Indiana, and mentions early the midsummer of 1916 and before the final page, the Wall Street Crash of 1929.

Domprovsten

release date: Mar 31, 2022
Domprovsten
Domprovsten i Trinitas Katedralen i Chicago kan noget helt særligt. Han kan nå så langt ind til sine sognebørn, at han kan få dem til at forstå, hvad de i virkeligheden har brug for, og give dem modet på at prøve lykken på deres helt egen måde. I den hjertevarme roman fra 1935 ser vi domprovsten vejlede den unge Barbara, hvis liv ændrer sig både på godt og ondt, da hun arver en gigantisk formue fra sin oldemor, Lee, hvis liv er så perfekt, at han er ved at knuses under det, og Mary Ellen, der flygter fra sit liv uden helt at vide hvorfor. Bogen er fuld af visdom og forståelse for menneskers styrker og svagheder, og at det, de i virkeligheden har brug for, indimellem er netop det, de har forsøgt at undgå. Denne oversættelse er oprindeligt udgivet i 1954. Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

Forgive Us Our Trespasses

release date: Dec 09, 2024
Forgive Us Our Trespasses
Experience a profound exploration of faith and morality in Lloyd C. Douglas''s thought-provoking novel, "Forgive Us Our Trespasses." This compelling narrative delves into the complexities of human nature, guilt, and the quest for redemption, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives. As the story unfolds, you will be drawn into the lives of characters grappling with their past decisions and the weight of their actions. Douglas masterfully weaves their journeys, revealing how love and forgiveness can heal even the deepest wounds. But here’s a question to ponder: What if the path to redemption lies not just in forgiveness from others, but in the forgiveness we grant ourselves? This exploration of inner conflict challenges you to confront your own beliefs about guilt and atonement. With rich, evocative prose, Douglas immerses you in a world where every choice carries weight. His vivid characterizations and emotional depth create a gripping reading experience that resonates long after the last page. Are you prepared to journey into the heart of forgiveness and the struggles that accompany it? Through concise and impactful paragraphs, this novel provokes deep reflection and encourages you to consider the transformative power of compassion and understanding. This isn’t just a story; it’s an invitation to examine your own moral compass. Will you embrace the challenge presented in "Forgive Us Our Trespasses" and discover what it means to truly forgive? Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with this powerful narrative. Purchase "Forgive Us Our Trespasses" now, and embark on a journey toward understanding and redemption!

Time to Remember

release date: Mar 16, 2023
Time to Remember
The book is an autobiographical account of the author''s early life and his family. He intended to write a second volume covering his ministerial career and his life as a novelist but he died not long after this one was published.

Disputed Passage

release date: Nov 06, 2021
Disputed Passage
Young medical student John Wesley Beaven is torn between the detached, cold pragmatism of Dr. Forster and the humanistic attitudes of kindly Dr. Cunningham. Matters are brought to a head when Beaven must choose between his career and impending marriage to fellow student Audrey Hilton.

Home for Christmas

release date: Jan 02, 2024
Home for Christmas
Nan has written her brothers and sisters that they are invited (and must come) home for Christmas. They had not all been home together for years. No spouses or children . Just the five siblings. They really didn''t want to go, it did not sound like fun. The story of a family reunion in the old homestead, planned by the youngest member of the family, resisted and scoffed at by the eldest—and successfully brought off.

Doctor Hudson's Secret Journal

release date: Nov 22, 2022
Doctor Hudson's Secret Journal
Doctor Hudson''s Secret Journal is the scandalous and suspenseful journal of a highly successful doctor during World War I. Excerpt: "THIS has been an eventful day. We formally opened our new hospital this afternoon. The city''s medical profession was ably represented and many of our well-to-do philanthropists came for tea and a tour of inspection. Everybody commented on our astounding luck in disposing of the shabby old building in Cadillac Square for a quarter of a million."

Wanted

release date: Oct 27, 2022
Wanted
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Men jeg så ham dø

release date: Mar 31, 2022
Men jeg så ham dø
Lloyd C. Douglas’ historiske roman "Mens jeg så ham dø" fortæller om Jesu korsfæstelse fra en usædvanlig synsvinkel. Den følger Marcellus, som er med til at arrangere selve korsfæstelsen, selvom han selv ser Jesus som uskyldig. Vi følger hans indre kamp, mens han modvilligt arbejder for at udføre den korsfæstelse, som han inderst inde ønsker at forhindre. "Mens jeg så ham dø" er oprindeligt udgivet i 1942 og lå nummer ét på bestsellerlisten i USA i næsten et år. Oversættelse er fra 1944. Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

Doktor Hudson

release date: Apr 07, 2022
Doktor Hudson
"Siden juni måned 1905 var der ikke sket noget i mit liv, som kunne tilskrives held. Jeg er bjergtaget af noget, som jeg ikke forstår, men hvad det så end er, har det intet med tilfældigheder at gøre. Men hvis jeg var buset ud med noget af den slags til den søde, gamle fru Arlington eller Nick Merrick, ville det have givet anledning til en masse forklaringer, så jeg indrømmede gladelig, at jeg virkelig havde været meget heldig. Hvis jeg havde fortalt dem hele historien om, hvordan vi var kommet til dette nye, dejlige hospital, ville de have troet, at jeg var splittergal." Skæbnen har formet doktor Hudsons liv således at han er i stand til at gøre noget særligt for de patienter, der bliver indlagt på det lille hospital, han står i spidsen for. I lægens dagbog hører vi med hans egne ord hans tanker om de patienter, han forsøger at hjælpe, og de glæder og sorger, det medfører. "Doktor Hudson er oprindeligt udgivet i 1939. Denne oversættelse er fra 1953. Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

Og hjælpen kom

release date: Feb 19, 2024
Og hjælpen kom
”Den, der havde ringet på, var iført en meget ejendommelig slidt plyskåbe, som var alt for stor til hende – skønt hun langt fra var nogen lille kvinde – og en lige så medtaget gammel skindhat, der var trukket langt ned i panden; hun holdt et stort rødt æble frem, fra hvilket der dinglede en utrolig lang skal.” Da Hanna Parmalee en iskold vinteraften banker på Marcias dør, ved ingen af dem, at dette møde kommer til at ændre deres liv for altid. Marcia og hendes mand kæmper for at klare sig med små børn og endnu et på vej, så da Hannah tilbyder at være husholderske for dem for næsten ingen penge, føles det, som om hun er sendt fra himlen. Som tiden går, viser det sig imidlertid, at det ikke var helt tilfældigt, at det lige var Marcias dør, Hannah troppede op ved for at sælge sine æbleskræller den kolde aften. ”Og hjælpen kom” er en smuk roman fra den amerikanske delstat Indiana. Bogen udkom første gang i 1936. Denne oversættelse er fra 1951. Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

Lloyd C. Douglas, Best Novels

release date: Nov 18, 2017
Lloyd C. Douglas, Best Novels
Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877 -1951) born Doya C. Douglas, was an American minister and author. 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. According to the 1910 Census Douglas was listed as a Lutheran Clergyman. He was married to Bessie I. Porch. They had two children: Bessie J. Douglas, 4 at the time and Virginia V Douglas, 2 at the time. They employed a cook, Ms. Josephine Somach. He died in Los Angeles, California. Douglas was one of the most popular American authors of his time, although he did not write his first novel until he was 50. His written works were of a moral, didactic, and distinctly religious tone. His first novel, Magnificent Obsession, published in 1929, was an immediate and sensational success. Critics held that his type of fiction was in the tradition of the great religious writings of an earlier generation, such as Ben-Hur and Quo Vadis. In this book: Magnificent Obsession Forgive Us Our Trespasses Doctor Hudson''s Secret Journal

Den store fisker

release date: Mar 31, 2022
Den store fisker
"Den store fisker" fortæller den rørende historie om fiskeren Peter og hans plejebarn, Fara, hvis liv ændres uigenkaldeligt, da de møder Jesus og hører hans prædiken. Men i modsætning til Peter, som ender som en af Jesu disciple, har Fara svært ved at efterleve Jesu lære om tilgivelse og fred. Da hun finder ud af, at hun er barn af Herodes, som stødte hende og hendes mor fra sig for at gifte sig med Herodias, bliver hun besat af tanken om at slå ham ihjel, selvom det går imod alt det, Jesus har lært hende og hendes plejefar. "Den store fisker" udkom første gang på engelsk i 1954. Oversættelse er fra 1959. Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

Grønt lys

release date: Feb 13, 2024
Grønt lys
”Overlægen syntes pludselig at gå fra sans og samling – et forfærdende syn for dem, der aldrig havde set ham miste besindelsen. Han gispede efter vejret, og hænderne rystede. Ogilvie stak et stort bundt gaze ind i den fremvældende blodstrøm. Han skreg, at hun skulle fjerne det, og gjorde et afsindigt greb med péan’en i håb om ved et blindt tilfælde at ramme åren. ’Her, Paige,’ hviskede han hæst, idet har rakte ham instrumentet, ’prøv, hvad De kan gøre.’” Newell Paige er en ung og samvittighedsfuld kirurg, hvis liv og karriere ændres med ét slag, da en operation slår fejl. Patientens død er i virkeligheden ikke hans skyld, men ud af loyalitet over for sin mentor, som med skalpel i hånd begik den fatale fejl, vælger han at tage skylden. Da Paige forelsker sig i den afdøde patients unge datter, må han spørge sig selv, om det var værd at ofre både sin karriere og den kvinde, han elsker, for at tage skylden for en andens fejl. ”Grønt lys” er en rørende roman om kærlighed, pligtfølelse og forsøget på at gøre verden til et bedre sted. Romanen udkom første gang i 1934 og er solgt i hundredtusindvis af eksemplarer verden over. Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

Wielki Rybak

release date: Jan 01, 2013

Weihnachten zu Hause: Roman

release date: Nov 18, 2023
Weihnachten zu Hause: Roman
Meine begabte Schwester, berichtete Gertrude nach einigen Augenblicken eifrigen Schweigens, ist dabei, etwas zu tun, was ich seit Jahren befürchtet habe. Man höre! Es ist ziemlich furchtbar.'' Jason faltete das Papier unterwürfig zusammen, stieß einen Seufzer aus, der seine Wangen aufblähte, schaute verstohlen auf seine Uhr und zeigte damit an, dass er bereit war, die schlechte Nachricht entgegenzunehmen. Wir Claytons, fuhr Gertrude in einer übertriebenen Nachahmung der didaktischen Art ihrer Schulschwester fort, fahren alle über Weihnachten nach Hause. Und zwar mehrere Tage. Wir werden unsere Kindheit wiederfinden. Popcorn und Ahorntoffee, Immergrün und Lametta, Stechpalmen und Kerzen, Schlitten und Schneeschlachten, Lieder und Schreie, Gänsebraten und eine schlimme Erkältung... Gefolgt vielleicht von einer Lungenentzündung, assistierte Jason in der gleichen Tonart.

Den store læge

release date: Feb 12, 2024
Den store læge
Den overfladiske og letlevende playboy Robert Merrick overlever mirakuløst et fald fra sin sejlbåd, fordi nogle forbipasserende får hentet en inhalator til at genoplive mennesker fra druknedøden. Men mens han bliver genoplivet, drukner lægen doktor Hudson i samme sø, og havde inhalatoren været i hans hytte og ikke hos Robert, var lægen blevet reddet. Dette tvinger Robert Merrick til at tage sit liv op til overvejelse. Når en så elsket og dygtig mand som Hudson, der som læge var i stand til at hjælpe så mange mennesker, måtte lide druknedøden, føler Robert pligt til selv at bruge sit liv til noget velgørende. Men hvor skal han starte? Hvad rummer han af evner til at hjælpe menneskeheden? Det er han først nu begyndt at undersøge. ”Den store læge” udkom første gang i 1929. Denne oversættelse er fra 1947. Lloyd Cassel Douglas (1877-1951) var en amerikansk præst og forfatter, der opnåede stor popularitet i sin samtid. Han debuterede som forfatter i den modne alder af 50 år, men nåede at udgive et væld af romaner, som blev oversat til flere sprog, inden han døde som 73-årig.

The Big Fisherman Illustrated

release date: Nov 29, 2021
The Big Fisherman Illustrated
Lloyd C. Douglas''s 1948 novel ''The Big Fisherman'' is an engaging fictional work on christian history. "It was a calm, early summer noon in the southern mountains of Arabia.
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