Saving Leonardo: An Interview with Nancy Pearcey
By Matthew Lee Anderson in Neocalvinism — September 1, 2010 at 7:03 amNancy Pearcey is perhaps the most famous heir of Francis Schaeffer’s legacy. Her book Total Truth was both a bestseller and award-winner, which can be a rare combination.
I was delighted to sit down with her to discuss her latest offering, Saving Leonardo, which is just as unique, thoughtful, and important as her last.
The book is Saving Leonardo. Is he in danger?
I wrote the book to be a survival guide...
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