Defiant Joy: The Remarkable Life and Impact of G.K. Chesterton

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Defiant Joyis a powerful narrative of Chestertons life through his literary accomplishments.

Amid currents of modernity that sought to displace the Christian faith, Chesterton challenged thought leaders of his day with civility, erudition, and wit, contending that faith is the central piece of our humanity. C. S. Lewis creditsThe Everlasting Manfor his Christian vision, whileHereticsandOrthodoxyare still considered pillars of Christian thought.

But Chesterton wasnt just an apologist. He wrote literary criticisms of Dickens and Chaucer still revered as seminal works. He wrote long-form epic poetry, widely-published articles, and lectured on art, politics, and history.Defiant Joyreveals a larger-than-life thinker and cultural giantshowing his utmost relevance for us today, and how a vibrant Christian witness can display the merits, joy, and sanity of a faith many wish to discredit.

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Kevin Belmonteholds a BA in English Literature andtwo MA's in Church History and American and New England studies. He is the author of several books includingWilliam Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanityand winner of the prestigious John Pollock Award for Christian Biography