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Andy and his wife Becky have been involved in ministry since 1997. Andy has served at Baptist Bible College for eight years and in Virginia as a youth pastor for two. The Giessmans have had the opportunity to travel and speak in numerous camps, churches, retreats, and Christian schools from New Jersey to California. Andy has a knack for the use of humor and stories that connect well with his listeners. Andy is also the Lead Pastor of New Life Baptist Church in Scranton, PA. Along with being a student of the Bible, Andy is also a student of his culture to know how best to communicate the Truth to a world that is searching for it. With the rest of the pastoral team, Andy helps plan outreach community events, cast vision, and strategize to claim Scranton for Christ! Andy earned a B.S. in Bible from BBC in 2000 and graduated with a Master of Ministry degree from Baptist Bible Seminary in May 2007. In his spare time, Andy will tell you he enjoys studying history and is in an endless search for the perfect big sandwich (hoagie, sub, grinder, etc.) and the ultimate buffalo wing.
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Leaning Forward: History

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Posted by Andy Giessman at 11/16/2007 10:56 AM and is filed under Reading List

I enjoy looking at tomorrow by studying yesterday. I don't live in the past but History is an excellent teacher. This is a list of books that have had a significant impact on my thinking. Hopefully I will be able to update this list as I come across something worthwhile.

Band of Brothers
Stephen Ambrose

Gates of Fire (fiction but accurate)
Stephen Pressfield

Heart of a Soldier
James B.Stewart

An American Life
Ronald Reagan

American Soldier
Tommy Franks

Blackhawk Down
Mark Bowden

Shadow Divers
Robert Kurson

The Spartans
Paul Cartledge

First In
Gary C. Schroen

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11/22/2007 7:58 PM Tim Benedict wrote:
thanks for this list. ive actually been hunting for the names of these books.
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1. 11/22/2007 10:33 PM Andy Giessman wrote:
  I will add to them occasionally. I also have a couple of others lists I will post soon. I learned that from another blog where I found some great titles.
  Andy
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  1. 1/29/2008 1:31 PM Julie wrote:
    what is the name of the movie based on Steven Pressfield's "Gates of Fire"?
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