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Week of Prayer 2009
Book Review
“My Story”
by Selwyn Hughes
Reviewer: Sue Wilding
This is Selwyn’s own version of events and provides a fascinating insight into the life of someone known principally as a writer of the ‘Every Day with Jesus’ notes. Selwyn, whose name means ‘clear voice’ was born in South Wales in 1928. When he was dedicated his uncle prayed that he would become a preacher. As a child he would hear the older generation reminisce about the days of the Welsh Revival, punctuating the conversation with prayers like, ‘Oh God, Do it again!’ Selwyn did become a preacher and was known as ‘the revival boy’ and later in life founded the Campaign for World Revival.
The book takes us through his conversion at 16, to his 18 years of being a pastor,
his travels and involvement in Christian counselling. Perhaps one of the less well-
The book is notable for its honesty and the clarity. Selwyn does not mince words
about the tragedies and failures in his life but says that he has learned more from
his troubles than from his successes. It was an inspiration to read, and challenges
the reader to become sold-
