Philip Curtis (Book order)

Philip Curtis Book order

A UK teacher and author celebrated for the "Mr Browser" series of young adult science fiction novels. These works humorously, though sometimes pedantically, involve teachers and others tackling various challenges, some instigated by aliens. The narratives often prompt readers to consider environmental and societal issues while maintaining a playful yet engaging tone. The author's distinctive style blends comedic exaggeration with occasional meticulous detail, creating a uniquely enjoyable reading experience.

A Hawk Among Sparrows: A Biography of Austin Farrer

272 pages
10 hours of reading

This first-ever biography of Austin Farrer, written with the full cooperation of the trustees of the Farrer estate, presents a lively portrait of the man and his life and assesses his contribution as philosopher, biblical scholar, and divine. As Fellow and Chaplain of Trinity College, Oxford, and later Warden of Keble College, Oxford, Farrer broke new ground with his unorthodox approach to biblical criticism and won honor as a philosopher of religion with such works as Finite and Infinite, The Freedom of the Will, and Love Almighty and Ills Unlimited. This biography includes extensive correspondence between Farrer and his father, a Baptist minister and theological college lecturer. These never-before-published letters vividly illustrate Farrer's cast of mind and distinctive views while demonstrating the integrity and creativity of his relationships with family and friends.