NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2025 – Zondervan Books, a leading publisher of Christian literature, celebrates two Christian Book Awards finalists:
- Ghosted: An American Story by Nancy French in the Biography and Memoir category
- The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God by Dallas Willard in the Christian Living category
“We could not be more pleased to see these two powerful books receive this recognition from the ECPA,” said Webster Younce, Zondervan Books’ Vice President and Executive Editor. “Each book, in a distinct and indelible way, explores the counter-cultural path that followers of Jesus are called to take. And each equips readers with the tools for doing so themselves.”
Released in April 2024, Ghosted: An American Story tells the compelling, thought-provoking journey of Nancy French from her family’s mountain roots to success as a ghostwriter, only to be rejected by her party, church, and community. Released to critical acclaim, Publishers Weekly noted the book “balances her frank, up-close political analysis with an uplifting message about the faith that sustained her.”
The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God was released in October 2024 and shares carefully crafted, previously unpublished materials from Dallas Willard. A powerful exploration of Jesus’s parables, the book unlocks ways to increase our faith and live every day more fully in the radical and surprising love of God and his kingdom.
“We are incredibly honored to have these two books named as finalists for the prestigious Christian Book Awards,” said Daniel Marrs, Vice President and Publisher for Zondervan Books. “This recognition is a testament to the remarkable talent and dedication of our authors, whose work continues to inspire and resonate deeply with our readers. It also reflects the unwavering commitment of our team at Zondervan Books to publish works of excellence that address the most profound needs and questions of our audience. We’re proud to support the creation of such impactful books and remain dedicated to bringing transformative messages to the world.”
Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award® program honors the “best of the year” in 12 categories. Award winners will be announced during a celebration on April 29, 2025.
For a complete list of finalists, visit https://christianbookawards.com/finalists.html.
Zondervan is a HarperCollins Company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
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