About Dee Brestin
Born 1944. Dee Brestin is a writer.
Dee Brestin is an American Christian author and speaker.
Early life and education
Born in 1944, Brestin grew up in Wisconsin. She attended Northwestern University and Covenant Seminary.
Brestin grew up in a Christian home. She recalls having a spiritual experience with Jesus in 1966, soon after her older sister told her of having one with God. At the time, she and her husband Steve were living in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was studying to be a doctor. She has five children. which sold over 1 million copies.
She went on to write other books, which included Falling in Love with Jesus (2002, co-authored with Kathy Troccoli) and Idol Lies (2012). She has spoken at women's conferences and has been a frequent guest on Moody Radio and Focus on the Family.
Selected bibliography Proverbs & Parables: God's Wisdom for Living study guide (1975) The Friendships of Women (1988) Falling in Love with Jesus (2002, co-authored with Kathy Troccoli) Idol Lies (2012)
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