Elizabeth George (author)

This article is about the Christian author. For the American author of mystery novels set in the UK, see Elizabeth George. For other people named Elizabeth George, see Elizabeth George (disambiguation).

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]

Elizabeth George
Born	Elizabeth Ann George (1944-11-11) 11 November 1944 (age 80) Granite, Oklahoma
Occupation	Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur
Nationality	American
Education	Bachelor of Science in Education
Alma mater	University of Oklahoma
Genre	Religion
Notable works	After God's Own Heart Series A Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices
Spouse	Jim George[1] (1965 - 2023; his death)
Children	Katherine (Born 1970) Courtney (Born 1971)
Website
www.elizabethgeorge.com

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 date	Title	Notes
1996	A Woman's Walk with God: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit
1997	A Woman After God's Own Heart	Recipient 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
1998	Beautiful in God's Eyes
1999	Loving God with All Your Mind
1999	Walking with the Women of the Bible: A Devotional Journey Through God's Word
1999	God Lights My Path
2000	Putting on a Gentle and Quiet Spirit: 1 Peter
2000	Experiencing God's Peace: Philippians
2000	God's Wisdom for Little Girls: Virtues and Fun from Proverbs 31	Illustrated by Judy Luenebrink
2000	The Lord is My Shepherd
2001	Growing in Wisdom and Faith: James
2001	Becoming a Woman of Beauty & Strength: Esther
2001	A Woman's High Calling
2001	Walking in God's Promises: Character Studies: Sarah
2001	Pursuing Godliness
2002	A Young Woman After God's Own Heart	Peaked 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
2002	Life Management for Busy Woman	Peaked at #5 on Christian Marketplace's Women's Interest Bestsellers list in 2004
2002	God's Little Girl is Kind	Illustrated by Judy Luenebrink
2002	God's Little Girl is Helpful	Illustrated by Judy Luenebrink
2002	God's Wisdom for Little Boys: Character-Building Fun from Proverbs
2003	A Man and A Woman After God's Own Heart
2003	Powerful Promises for Every Woman
2003	Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman: Proverbs 31
2003	God's Wisdom for a Woman's Life: Timeless Principles for Your Every Need	Peaked at #10 on Christian Marketplace's Women's Interest Bestsellers list in 2004
2003	The Remarkable Women of the Bible	Peaked 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
2004	Powerful Promises for Every Couple: Putting God's Promises to Work in Your Life[4]
2004	God Loves His Precious Children: Safe in the Arms of the Good Shepherd
2004	A Husband After God's Own Heart
2004	Designing a Lifestyle That Pleases God: A Practical Guide	Written by Pat Ennis; foreword by Elizabeth George
2004	A Woman's Call to Prayer	Peaked at #23 on Christian Marketplace's Top Christian Living Bestsellers list in 2004
2004	Encouraging Words for a Woman After God's Own Heart
2004	A 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
2004	A Wife After God's Own Heart	Peaked 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
2005	A Mom After God's Own Heart: 10 Ways to Love Your Children	2006 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist
2005	A Young Woman's Walk with God	Peaked 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]
2005	Living with Passion & Purpose
2006	Small Changes for a Better Life: Daily Steps to Living God's Plan for You
2007	Finding God's Path Through Your Trials	Peaked at #33 on CBA Retailers Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2007 Peaked at #34 on ECPA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2007
2008	Understanding Your Blessings in Christ: Ephesians
2009	Walking with God in the Quiet Places: Devotions for Women	Co-Authored by Stormie Omartian, Kay Arthur, Elizabeth George, Lysa TerKeurst, Sharon Jaynes, Julie Clinton, Emilie Barnes, and Jennifer Rothschild
2009	A Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices: Your Life God's Way	Peaked 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]
2009	Quiet Confidence for a Woman's Heart	Peaked at #42 on Christian Retailing's ECPA Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2009
2009	Windows into the Word of God
2009	Embracing God's Grace: Colossians/Philemon
2009	Breaking the Worry Habit... Forever: God's Plan for Lasting Peace of Mind	Peaked at #33 on Christian Retailing and ECPA's Top 50 Bestsellers list in 2009 2010 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist in Women's Nonfiction Category
2010	A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus: 30 Days to Christlike Character	Peaked at #19 on CBA's Christian Living Bestsellers list in 2011
2011	A Girl's Guide to Making Really Good Choices	Peaked 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
2011	A Young Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus	2012 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist
2012	A Mom After God's Own Heart Devotional
2012	The Heart of a Woman Who Prays
2012	Raising a Daughter After God's Own Heart	2012 Retailers Choice Awards Finalist
2012	A Woman's Daily Walk with God
2013	A Couple After God's Own Heart: Building a Lasting, Loving Marriage Together	Co-Authored with Jim George[1]
2013	Prayers to Calm Your Heart: Finding the Path to More Peace and Less Stress
2013	Moments of Grace for a Woman's Heart
2013	One-Minute Inspirations for Women	Peaked 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
2014	A Young Woman's Guide to Discovering Her Bible
2015	A Young Woman After God's Own Heart, updated and Revised
2015	A Girl's Guide to Discovering Her Bible
2015	A Woman After God's Own Heart Updated and Expanded
2015	A Woman After God's Own Heart, Growth and Study Guide, Updated and Expanded

See also

• Biblical patriarchy