NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 2025 – Zondervan Books, a leading publisher of Christian literature, celebrates a 2025 Christian Book Award for its title, Ghosted: An American Story by Nancy French. The winner in the Biography and Memoir category, Ghosted tells the compelling, thought-provoking and tumultuous journey of Nancy French from her family’s mountain roots to successful ghostwriter who was eventually rejected by her party, church and community.
“We are delighted by the news of this award,” said Webster Younce, Zondervan Books’ Vice President and Executive Editor. “Ghosted is a beautifully written, clear-eyed account of a remarkable life, and we hope this honor from the ECPA brings new readers to this exceptional book.”
Released in April 2024 to critical acclaim, Ghosted is not just a memoir; it’s a poignant American narrative of transformation, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of love. The book blends humor and personal insights into an engrossing tale of change and loss. Publishers Weekly noted the book “balances her [French’s] frank, up-close political analysis with an uplifting message about the faith that sustained her.”
The Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design and impact, the Christian Book Awards are the oldest and among the most prestigious awards in religious publishing.
For information about Ghosted visit https://www.zondervan.com/9780310367468/ghosted/.
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