Books by Richard Foster

A funny, entertaining and psychedelic novel about an English seasonal worker in Holland's bulb-growing region at the turn of the millennium. Workers from all over Europe created an ecosystem of squats, parties and alternative living practices around the working seasons, raving hard and living for the pay packet. But things were about to change...

The author of the bestselling celebration of discipline explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today. In this landmark work, Foster examines the "streams of living water" -- the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose lives defined each of these "streams."

The author of the bestselling CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today.

Richard Foster's son discovers the celebrated disciplines for himself.

An accessible and inviting introduction to meditative prayer, from the bestselling author of CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE, Richard Foster

A brand new re-issue of this Christian classic, with a beautifully illustrated new cover.

A brand new re-issue of this Christian classic, with a stunning new cover.

Discover a whole new way of reading the Bible in Richard Foster's first major new book for nearly a decade.

Mark Spitz is arguably the most famous and successful Olympic athlete of all time because of his legendary performances at the 1972 Olympics, where he won seven gold medals while breaking seven world records. His amazing life story is told for the first time in the authorized biography Mark Spitz: The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion.This exclusive account follows Spitzs roller-coaster career: age-group prodigy, four-medal "e;flop"e; at the 1968 Olympics, outstanding collegiate career at Indiana University, gold-medal haul in 1972, lucrative endorsements, and a brief and unsuccessful stint in entertainment.And the meatier storiesthe role his father played in his career, his often stormy relationship with coaches and teammates, his experiences as a Jewish athlete with anti-Semitism and the Munich massacre, his impact on the commercialization of swimming, his relationship with Michael Phelps, and othershave been largely unknown, ignored, barely touched upon, or distorted.Mark Spitz: The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion provides insights into Spitzs career, behind-the-scenes anecdotes about him and his competitors, and untold stories that shed light on his complicated personality and relationship with his father. Old and new fans alike will appreciate the depth and details of this swimming icons story.