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Three Summers (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Publisher Price: $19.99
Publisher: Three Summers by Ron Hamm
Published: Jul 20 2026
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Three Summers is the remarkable true story of Ron Hamm, whose life changed forever when, at just ten years old, he was chosen to travel with world evangelist Harrison Price during three unforgettable summers in 1957, 1958, and 1959. What began as the extraordinary opportunity for a gifted young guitarist and singer became a journey that would shape his faith, character, and calling for the rest of his life.
From small-town Tennessee to revival meetings across America, and eventually to England, France, Germany, Holland, Bermuda, and beyond, Ron experienced a world few children could imagine. Along the way, he witnessed dramatic conversions, miraculous healings, the rebuilding of post-war Europe, and the heartbreaking realities left behind by World War II. He met displaced children, ministered through music to thousands, and saw firsthand the power of faith to transform lives.
Yet Three Summers is far more than a travel memoir. It is an honest and deeply personal reflection on childhood, sacrifice, and the complicated emotions of growing up under extraordinary circumstances. Ron recounts the joy of performing before large crowds, the exhaustion of relentless ministry, the innocence he gradually left behind, and the lifelong impact of decisions made by the adults entrusted with his care. Looking back nearly seventy years later, he thoughtfully examines both the blessings and the burdens of those formative years with humility, gratitude, and remarkable honesty.
Filled with unforgettable characters, inspiring stories, humor, adventure, and moments of profound spiritual insight, Three Summers offers a rare glimpse into mid-century revival culture and the life of a child whose gifts opened doors around the world. It is a compelling story of faith, family, resilience, and purpose, reminding readers that God often calls ordinary people to extraordinary journeys.
Whether you are interested in inspirational biographies, Christian history, gospel music, or true stories of perseverance and hope, Three Summers is a moving account of a life forever changed by three remarkable summers-and the enduring legacy they left on one boy who simply wanted to serve God with all his heart.
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