Bøker av Jimmy Walker

In Walking by Faith, Serving in Love, Jimmy Walker provides sixteen practical ways we can grow in our faith and serve others who are in need.Everyone who's anyone knows Jimmy Walker. The long list of world-class athletes, actors, musicians, CEOs, and political leaders who sing his praises all say variations of the same thing: He's among the most enthusiastic, relational, determined, and passionately generous people they've ever met. As much as Jimmy appreciates his friendships with such shining stars, in Walking by Faith, Serving in Love, he shines a spotlight on the brightest star of allthe most important Person he has ever encountered: his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And while these pages include a bevy of behind-the-scenes anecdotes featuring celebrities Jimmy has known during decades as a business leader and charity influencer, center stage belongs to the God whose love, grace, and mercy continue to sustain and guide him. As Jimmy unfolds the highs and lows of his faith journey, you'll be inspired by: his reluctant six-week commitment that grew into a lifelong spiritual adventure the depth of peace and purpose he has experienced by walking with God the divine comfort and strength he and his wife, Nancy, relied on as they endured the tragic loss of their son, Scott, to an accidental overdose his wisdom-laden perspective on the essential ingredient in true ';greatness' . . . and much more. Get ready to be both entertained and deeply moved, and most of all to receive a life-affirming dose of encouragement, as Jimmy winsomely shares his faith in Christ and its profound impact on his momentous and memorable life.

In It’s All About Relationships, Jimmy Walker, insurance agent to the stars and creator of Celebrity Fight Night, tells stories and lessons from some of his most important relationships in business and life and inspires readers to use their unique gifts and key relationships to build a life that matters. Jimmy Walker doesn’t consider himself a celebrity, but he has many famous friends. He has spent nearly six decades building relationships with business people, professional athletes, and entertainers. This list includes names like Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Reba McEntire, and Reggie Jackson. As a young boy, Jimmy was never afraid to strike up a conversation with a celebrity or famous athlete (he was even known to call Mickey Mantle collect). It’s that tenacity that helped him become a successful insurance agent to the stars, as well as create the renowned Celebrity Fight Night in America and Italy alongside Muhammad Ali and Andrea Bocelli, which has given away over $90 million to charity.   In It’s All about Relationships, Jimmy tells stories and lessons from some of his most important relationships in business and life and shares many of the missteps and mistakes he has made along the way. He recounts the heartbreaking loss of his son, Scott, to an overdose and says there is no greater loss or pain in life for a parent than losing a child. That experience has made him passionate about helping people recovering from addiction and determined to open sober living homes in the state of Arizona. Finally, Jimmy shares of his faith in God—his most important relationship—and how it has sustained him and carried him through both the good and the hard times in his life. Jimmy’s extraordinary life will inspire you to invest in the relationships you have and use your unique gifts to serve and give to those in need. By nurturing your most important relationships, you can build a life has meaning and purpose. You can build a life that matters. One hundred percent of the profits from this book will go to develop sober living homes in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona—to fulfill his son’s dream to help those fighting addiction.

This gritty family saga takes you from the deprivation of Victorian Liverpool to penury, rape and murder in an Australian Farm School.