Steve McQueen

The Salvation of an American Icon

By: Greg Laurie, Marshall Terrill

Narrated by: John Pruden

Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Join Greg Laurie as he takes a cross-country drive in his 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang 390 GT through the canyons of Malibu, the alleys of Hollywood, the wide and open roads of the Midwest, the streets of New York, as he traces the wooly geography of actor Steve McQueen's life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. This iconic muscle car was the vehicle McQueen drove in his most raucous and enduring film, Bullitt. In the 1960s, McQueen was, according to box office receipts, the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet. Greg Laurie was a teen at the time and an ardent fan of ''The King of Cool", first mesmerized by McQueen in 1963's The Great Escape. Like millions of cinema fans, Greg developed a lifelong fascination with the actor. Now he has a chance to tell McQueen's story.

McQueen was a complex, contradictory man who lived the same way he drove his motorcycles and cars: fearlessly, ruthlessly, and at top speed. After a lifetime of fast cars, women, and drugs, McQueen took a surprising detour. In this book, Laurie thoughtfully interviews members of Steve McQueen's family, friends, co-stars, associates, widow, and pastor to tell of the dramatic life change for the actor in the spring of 1979 - six months before McQueen was diagnosed with terminal cancer. What were the critical steps that led McQueen to make such a life-altering decision? Perhaps more importantly, why is that part of his story so rarely told? This book answers these questions.

Greg Laurie will follow the seeds of Christianity that were sown throughout McQueen's improbable life where a Light finally shone into the darkness of his troubled life. These seeds miraculously germinated, allowing McQueen to see that redemption through Jesus Christ is a lasting truth more glittering and real than any magic of the entertainment industry.

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Fascinating

Listened to the book, which was wonderful; and also went to see the author's movie. Great experience. What was so particularly fascinating was that they brought out scenes that showed how McQueen's skill in using the camera to his advantage with his three best movies. So, I just bought those 3 movies to watch them again with a new perspective and appreciation.

amazing

if you like Steve Mcqueen you'll love this story! I finished it in one sitting and then watched the accompanying documentary.

Awesomeness

Great life story of a great man. Greg Laurie told it like it was and narrated awesomely.

Great Read

Pleasure to read/listen and very insightful and Would recommend to anyone whose interested in a real perspective of Steve McQ life and what really matters after you've gained everything you think satisfies our longings.

A heartwarming read

Really enjoyed listening to the comparison of Steve McQueen and Greg Laurie's life. Highly recommend.

Intresting bio of Steve McQueen

Interesting story that was intertwined the author's life with Steve McQueen's that l hadn't expected. The way the author conducted the research that was done relating the process of Steve's conversion grabbed my attention. Other than McQueen's acting on Wanted Dead or Alive, l only saw a couple of movies that he starred in so l can't say l was a fan of his, but l did find his story interesting and "read" this book in just 2 sittings.

A WONDERFUL Book

The single most inspiring book I have ever read. I am grateful for every word.

this is a wonderful and refreshing true story

great story and great narration. Greg you need to write more books just like this one, loved it.

Is this about the author or Steve McQueen?

For the first half of this book, it’s a legitimate question whether this is about Steve, McQueen, or the author. Every single thing that he talks about in Steve McQueen‘s life he related to himself. It seems like an individual catharsis is taking place. That being said the stories about Steve, McQueen are great! However, I did find it very distracting how often the author started speaking about himself, and his own experiences, and how he was so much like Steve McQueen. Steve McQueen is an American icon, it was great to hear his story. The book does come home, real strong, and I enjoyed listening to it. The reading is excellent.

Beautiful, Redemptive, Well-written

Beautiful story of redemption in which the author shares honestly the positive and negative elements of Steve McQueen’s story and his ultimate triumph, redemption and grit in facing death. Well researched, well written and personable.