Elizabeth George (author)

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Elizabeth George
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BornElizabeth Ann George
(1944-11-11) 11 November 1944 (age 79)
Granite, Oklahoma
Occupation Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur
Nationality American
Education Bachelor of Science in Education
Alma mater University of Oklahoma
GenreReligion
Notable worksAfter God's Own Heart Series
A Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices
Spouse Jim George [1] (1965 - 2023; his death)
ChildrenKatherine (Born 1970)
Courtney (Born 1971)
Website
www.elizabethgeorge.com

Susan Elizabeth George (born 1944) is an [2] American author and Christian speaker based in Seattle, Washington. [3] She has authored over 80 books and gift books aimed mainly towards adult women and also young adults, teens, tweens, and children. [4] She also co-authored 4 marriage books and 3 children's books with Jim George, her author husband. [1]

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Early life

George was born in Granite, Oklahoma 11 November 1944 to Richard Henry White and Ruth Harrison White. She graduated from College High School in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1962. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Oklahoma in 1966. Her first year out of college, George was a junior high and high school English and business teacher. She was also a Logos Bible Institute instructor and a Bible study lecturer and curriculum development team member at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. [3]

Writing

George began writing in the early 1990s. She authored her first book, Loving God with All Your Mind in 1994. [3] Her 1997 release, A Woman After God's Own Heart, gave her exposure and credibility, which propelled her writing career and bestseller status. [2] George has authored over 80 books since the mid-90s. To date, she has sold over 9 million books worldwide, translated into 19 languages.

Reception

George was the recipient of the Harvest House Gold Award in 2002 and the Harvest House Platinum Award in 2004. [2] In 2008, A Woman After God's Own Heart spent 13 months on the CBA Top 50 Bestseller list, Christian Retailing Top 100 Bestsellers list, and the Wesley Owen Croydon Top 10 Bestsellers list. Following God with All Your Heart was ranked #47 on the ECPA Top 50 for one month in 2008. Breaking The Worry Habit…Forever! was ranked #33 on the ECPA Top 50 list for two months in 2009. A Girl After God's Own Heart launched at #1 in 2010 on the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Top 50 Bestsellers list for 21 months and remained on bestseller lists for the following 36 months. It was also on the ECPA Young Adult Top 20 in 2010 and peaked at #1. A Girl's Guide to Making Really Good Choices was ranked third on the CBA Young Adult best sellers list in April 2013.

Personal life

George married Jim George on 1 June 1965 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. [4] The couple met while attending The University of Oklahoma. George graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 1966. Today the Georges live in Seattle, Washington and spend time writing in Hawaii. They have two grown daughters and eight grandchildren. [2] [5] George and her husband have co-authored four marriage books and three children's books. [1]

Bibliography

Publication dateTitleNotes
1996A Woman's Walk with God: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit
1997A Woman After God's Own HeartRecipient of the ECPA Gold Book Award in 2003 [2]
Peaked at #2 on Christian Marketplace's Women's Interest Bestsellers list in 2004
Peaked at #48 on ECPA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2005
Peaked at #35 on ECPA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2006
Peaked at #53 on Christian Retailing Top 100 Bestsellers list in 2008
Peaked at #46 on Christian Retailing Top 100 Bestsellers list in 2008
Peaked at #26 on CBA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2008
Peaked at #5 on Christian Marketplace's Wesley Owen Croydon Top 10 Bestsellers list in 2008
Peaked at #55 on Christian Retailing Top 100 Bestsellers list in 2009
Peaked at #43 on CBA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2009
1998Beautiful in God's Eyes
1999Loving God with All Your Mind
1999Walking with the Women of the Bible: A Devotional Journey Through God's Word
1999God Lights My Path
2000Putting on a Gentle and Quiet Spirit: 1 Peter
2000Experiencing God's Peace: Philippians
2000God's Wisdom for Little Girls: Virtues and Fun from Proverbs 31Illustrated by Judy Luenebrink
2000The Lord is My Shepherd
2001Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James
2001Becoming a Woman of Beauty & Strength: Esther
2001A Woman's High Calling
2001Walking in God's Promises: Character Studies: Sarah
2001Pursuing Godliness
2002A Young Woman After God's Own HeartPeaked at #25 on Christian Marketplace's Top 50 Christian Books Bestsellers list in 2004
Peaked at #1 on CBA Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2004
Peaked at #6 on CBA Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2005
Peaked at #6 on CBA Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2006
Peaked at #6 on CBA Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2007
Peaked at #97 on Christian Retailing Top 100 Books Bestsellers list in 2008
Peaked at #2 on CBA Industry Brief's Biblical Studies Bestsellers list in 2011.
Peaked at #3 on CBA Biblical Studies Bestsellers list in 2012
Peaked at #6 on CBA Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2012
Peaked at #7 on CBA Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2013
Peaked at #8 on CBA Top Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2014
Peaked at #2 on CBA Top 10 Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2014
Peaked at #6 on CBA Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2007
2004 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist in Spiritual Growth Category
2002Life Management for Busy WomanPeaked at #5 on Christian Marketplace's Women's Interest Bestsellers list in 2004
2002God's Little Girl is KindIllustrated by Judy Luenebrink
2002God's Little Girl is HelpfulIllustrated by Judy Luenebrink
2002God's Wisdom for Little Boys: Character-Building Fun from Proverbs
2003A Man and A Woman After God's Own Heart
2003Powerful Promises for Every Woman
2003Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman: Proverbs 31
2003God's Wisdom for a Woman's Life: Timeless Principles for Your Every NeedPeaked at #10 on Christian Marketplace's Women's Interest Bestsellers list in 2004
2003The Remarkable Women of the BiblePeaked at #9 on Christian Marketplace's Women's Interest Bestsellers list in 2004
Peaked at #9 on Christian Marketplace's Devotionals Bestsellers list in 2004
2004Powerful Promises for Every Couple: Putting God's Promises to Work in Your Life [4]
2004God Loves His Precious Children: Safe in the Arms of the Good Shepherd
2004A Husband After God's Own Heart
2004Designing a Lifestyle That Pleases God: A Practical GuideWritten by Pat Ennis; foreword by Elizabeth George
2004A Woman's Call to PrayerPeaked at #23 on Christian Marketplace's Top Christian Living Bestsellers list in 2004
2004Encouraging Words for a Woman After God's Own Heart
2004A Girl After God's Own Heart [3] Peaked at #1 on ECPA's Young Adult Top 20 Bestsellers list in 2010
Peaked at #19 on ECPA's Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2011
Peaked at #37 on Christian Art's Top 50 Non-Fiction Bestsellers list in 2011
Peaked at #19 on ECPA's Top Juvenile Bestsellers list in 2011
Peaked at #1 on CBA's Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2011
Peaked at #30 on CBA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2011
Peaked at #13 on ECPA's Top Juvenile Bestselers list in 2012
Peaked at #2 on CBA's Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2012
Peaked at #41 on CBA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2012
Peaked at #16 on ECPA's Top Juvenile Bestsellers list in 2013
Peaked at #4 on CBA's Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2013
Peaked at #2 on CBA Top Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2014
Peaked at #1 on CBA Top 10 Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2014
2011 Christian Book Award Finalist [6]
2011 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist in Children's Nonfiction Category
2013 Christian Retailing's Best Finalist
2004A Wife After God's Own HeartPeaked at #3 on Christian Marketplace's Marriage Bestsellers list in 2004
Peaked at #8 on Christian Marketplace's Top Christian Books Bestsellers list in 2004
Peaked at #6 on Christian Marketplace's Top Christian Living Bestsellers list in 2004
Peaked at #40 on CBA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2008
Peaked at #24 on Christian Art's Top 50 Non-Fiction Bestsellers list in 2012
2005A Mom After God's Own Heart: 10 Ways to Love Your Children2006 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist
2005A Young Woman's Walk with GodPeaked at #5 on CBA's Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2006
Peaked at #9 on CBA's Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2007
2007 Christian Book Award Finalist
Winner of Retailers Choice Award 2007 – Youth/Teen Category [2]
2005Living with Passion & Purpose
2006Small Changes for a Better Life: Daily Steps to Living God's Plan for You
2007Finding God's Path Through Your TrialsPeaked at #33 on CBA Retailers Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2007
Peaked at #34 on ECPA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2007
2008Understanding Your Blessings in Christ: Ephesians
2009Walking with God in the Quiet Places: Devotions for WomenCo-Authored by Stormie Omartian, Kay Arthur, Elizabeth George, Lysa TerKeurst, Sharon Jaynes, Julie Clinton, Emilie Barnes, and Jennifer Rothschild
2009A Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices: Your Life God's WayPeaked at #21 on ECPA Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2009
2010 Christian Book Award Finalist in Children & Youth Category
Winner of Retailers Choice Award 2010 – Youth/Teen Category [2]
2009Quiet Confidence for a Woman's HeartPeaked at #42 on Christian Retailing's ECPA Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2009
2009Windows into the Word of God
2009Embracing God's Grace: Colossians/Philemon
2009Breaking the Worry Habit... Forever: God's Plan for Lasting Peace of MindPeaked at #33 on Christian Retailing and ECPA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2009
2010 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist in Women's Nonfiction Category
2010A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus: 30 Days to Christlike CharacterPeaked at #19 on CBA's Christian Living Bestsellers list in 2011
2011A Girl's Guide to Making Really Good ChoicesPeaked at #3 on CBA's Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2013
Peaked at #10 on ECPA's Top Juvenile Bestsellers list in 2013
Peaked at #8 on CBA Top 10 Young Adult Bestsellers list in 2014
2011A Young Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus2012 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist
2012A Mom After God's Own Heart Devotional
2012The Heart of a Woman Who Prays
2012Raising a Daughter After God's Own Heart2012 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist
2012A Woman's Daily Walk with God
2013A Couple After God's Own Heart: Building a Lasting, Loving Marriage TogetherCo-Authored with Jim George [1]
2013Prayers to Calm Your Heart: Finding the Path to More Peace and Less Stress
2013Moments of Grace for a Woman's Heart
2013One-Minute Inspirations for WomenPeaked at #19 on ECPA's Top 20 Under $5 Bestsellers list in 2013
Peaked at #24 on the CBA Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2013
2014 Beautiful in God's Eyes for Young Women
2014A Young Woman's Guide to Discovering Her Bible
2015A Young Woman After God's Own Heart, updated and Revised
2015A Girl's Guide to Discovering Her Bible
2015A Woman After God's Own Heart Updated and Expanded
2015A Woman After God's Own Heart, Growth and Study Guide, Updated and Expanded

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Helping couples become 'relationally wiser' at Christian Retailing; by Ken Walker; published 7 February 2013; retrieved 22 July 2014
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Meet Elizabeth George at ChristianBook.com; published May 2003; retrieved 22 July 2014
  3. 1 2 3 4 Why readers crave more from Elizabeth George at ChristianRetailing.com; published 16 January 2014; retrieved 13 February 2014
  4. 1 2 3 Powerful Promises for Couples at CBN.com Daily Life; by Belinda Elliott; published 2012; retrieved 19 June 2014
  5. ↑ Elizabeth George Archived 6 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine at Harvest House Publishers; retrieved 22 July 2014
  6. ↑ ECPA ANNOUNCES 2011 CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD FINALISTS at ECPA.org; by Mark Kuyper; published 2011; retrieved 2015
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