John Stott's Right Hand: The untold story of Frances Whitehead

This book is a charming biography of Frances Whitehead, who was John Stott's Secretary and a key partner in his ministry. It describes their partnership, their shared values, and their contributions to the church and global movements. It includes a timeline, family trees, appendices, and over 30 photographs.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 271 pages
\n Publication date: 12 November 2020
\n Publisher: Dictum
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This captivating book, penned by Chris Wright, unveils the remarkable partnership that stands as one of the greatest alliances in church history. It is a narrative that John Stott, himself, held deep aspirations for, hoping that one day it would be shared with the world. Widely acknowledged, it is believed that Stott's remarkable influence was significantly amplified by the presence of Frances Whitehead by his side. At the time when Whitehead was a young Christian, working for the BBC, Stott extended an invitation to her to join his team as his Secretary. Despite her youth, she possessed a remarkable blend of intellect and determination, having previously engaged in secret war work as a mathematician. Stott placed his trust in her, and she willingly assumed the responsibility of building the infrastructure to support his ideas. Notably, she also painstakingly typed his extensive collection of 50 books, from handwritten manuscripts. Both Whitehead and Stott are described by one of the succession of young graduate Study Assistants as remarkably fast, exacting, and determined. Frances consistently upheld Stott's gold standard, matching his exceptional standards time and again. She was as remarkable in her way as John Stott was in his. Their friendship was strong, and she was honored by being named in his Will as "My friend and Executor." Both Whitehead and Stott remained unmarried, dedicating their entire lives to the ministry of John Stott. It is impossible to fully comprehend the essence of Stott's ministry without gaining insights into the life of Frances Whitehead. This biography offers a vibrant portrayal, delving into both Frances Whitehead's ancestry and her own captivating life. It features cameo appearances from notable figures such as George III, Gainsborough, Prince Albert, Florence Nightingale, the Singer family (renowned for their Singer sewing machine fame), and Jacqueline du Pre. Far from being an ordinary Christian biography, this narrative takes a unique approach, shedding light on the lives of Frances Whitehead and John Stott. Through her life story, we gain glimpses into their collaborative efforts and shared values. Both individuals were remarkably modest about their contributions, leading modest lives themselves. John Stott resided in a small two-roomed flat, from which he conducted his work. His Study Assistant had a deep admiration for Stott and his legacy, stating that "he was a man of great integrity, humility, and compassion."

\n Weight: 394g\n
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781999662172\n
Edition number: 2 Enlarged edition\n