Steve McQueen

The Salvation of an American Icon

By: Greg Laurie, Marshall Terrill

Narrated by: John Pruden

Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Join Greg Laurie as he takes a cross-country drive in his 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang 390 GT through the canyons of Malibu, the alleys of Hollywood, the wide and open roads of the Midwest, the streets of New York, as he traces the wooly geography of actor Steve McQueen's life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey. This iconic muscle car was the vehicle McQueen drove in his most raucous and enduring film, Bullitt. In the 1960s, McQueen was, according to box office receipts, the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet. Greg Laurie was a teen at the time and an ardent fan of ''The King of Cool", first mesmerized by McQueen in 1963's The Great Escape. Like millions of cinema fans, Greg developed a lifelong fascination with the actor. Now he has a chance to tell McQueen's story.

McQueen was a complex, contradictory man who lived the same way he drove his motorcycles and cars: fearlessly, ruthlessly, and at top speed. After a lifetime of fast cars, women, and drugs, McQueen took a surprising detour. In this book, Laurie thoughtfully interviews members of Steve McQueen's family, friends, co-stars, associates, widow, and pastor to tell of the dramatic life change for the actor in the spring of 1979 - six months before McQueen was diagnosed with terminal cancer. What were the critical steps that led McQueen to make such a life-altering decision? Perhaps more importantly, why is that part of his story so rarely told? This book answers these questions.

Greg Laurie will follow the seeds of Christianity that were sown throughout McQueen's improbable life where a Light finally shone into the darkness of his troubled life. These seeds miraculously germinated, allowing McQueen to see that redemption through Jesus Christ is a lasting truth more glittering and real than any magic of the entertainment industry.

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Fascinating

Listened to the book, which was wonderful; and also went to see the author's movie. Great experience. What was so particularly fascinating was that they brought out scenes that showed how McQueen's skill in using the camera to his advantage with his three best movies. So, I just bought those 3 movies to watch them again with a new perspective and appreciation.

amazing

if you like Steve Mcqueen you'll love this story! I finished it in one sitting and then watched the accompanying documentary.

Awesomeness

Great life story of a great man. Greg Laurie told it like it was and narrated awesomely.

Great Read

Pleasure to read/listen and very insightful and Would recommend to anyone whose interested in a real perspective of Steve McQ life and what really matters after you've gained everything you think satisfies our longings.

A heartwarming read

Really enjoyed listening to the comparison of Steve McQueen and Greg Laurie's life. Highly recommend.

Exceptional. All I had hoped for.

So well written. Nararation superbly done. No disappointments here. It will take you on a great journey. You'll learn a lot about Steve McQueen as well as Greg Laurie. Enjoy.

Unsatisfied

This story was as much about the author as Steve McQueen. I had hoped for more

Praise His Glorious Name!

I have heard stories about Steve my whole life. As a child I thought he was tough. As I teen I thought he was hot. As a grown Christian woman I feel moved by his story. My heart hurt for the thing that was missing. Jesus Christ! In the end we are all human. We all fall short. We are given free will and what we do with that gift is up to us. We should share Gods love with all that will listen. I am great full that Greg Laurie researched about Steve and shared what he learned. It touches my heart to know that in the end, he was saved and wanted to live for the lord. Thank you for writing this. It should inspire us all to share Gods love with others!!

The "McQueen U-Turn"

The "McQueen U-Turn"... that pretty much sums up the goal of this book. But for Steve McQueen, the term U-Turn doesn't quite match the King of Cools style. I imagine Mr. McQueen executing a highlight reel, race speed Bootleg. His life's 180 degree turn to race towards God's Glory. Fantastic book and well read. Thank you Pastor Laurie for the entertaining, informative and ultimately inspirational account of Steve McQueens life.

Intresting bio of Steve McQueen

Interesting story that was intertwined the author's life with Steve McQueen's that l hadn't expected. The way the author conducted the research that was done relating the process of Steve's conversion grabbed my attention. Other than McQueen's acting on Wanted Dead or Alive, l only saw a couple of movies that he starred in so l can't say l was a fan of his, but l did find his story interesting and "read" this book in just 2 sittings.