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Books

Johnston's latest book is his autobiography, 'A Touch Personal'. You can order this book from Amazon.

Some quotes about the book...

The book in your hands is alive! Turn the pages and you will meet real people, dilemmas you'll probably recognise in your own life, and ideas that are embodied in stories and passion. Alison Elliot, Moderator of the General Assembly, 2004

A racy and rumbustious clerical autobiography that is also the reflective swansong of a distinguished religious broadcaster. Harry Reid, former Editor, The Herald

If I had to choose someone to preach for Scotland, to tell stories for Scotland , to irritate for Scotland , I would choose Johnston McKay. This book does all these things, and it also hints at the intelligence, the generosity and the vulnerability which makes him a treasure to his friends. Very Revd Dr Andrew McLellan, former HM Inspector of Prisons for Scotland

Johnston McKay's memoir is enjoyable, trenchant, amusing, and full of hard-won insights into the joys and struggles of parish ministry and religious broadcasting. And the pain and vulnerability of the author's personal journey make A Touch Personal a compelling and affecting read. Ron Ferguson, Herald columnist

Be warned! This book does not keep its distance. It will get under your skin. It is passionately committed and achingly honest. That's as personal as it gets. Revd Alan McDonald, Moderator of the General Assembly of 2006 johnston

Other titles include 'Glimpses of Hope, God beyond Ground Zero' and relates to the events of September the 11th of which the Archbishop of Canterbury said "it is a brave, clear-headed and compassionate book which does not shrink the hardest questions posed by September 11th. I value it greatly." You can order this book from Amazon or from the publishers, St. Andrew Press.

Previous to that he wrote 'This Small Pool', a book on sermons and sermon writing was published in 1996 by St. Mungo Press.

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