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John Lewis Sherrill (August 2, 1923, Covington, Tennessee – December 2, 2017) and Elizabeth "Tib" Sherrill, née Schindler, (February 14, 1928, Hollywood, California – May 20, 2023) were Christian writers and publishers.
Elizabeth Sherrill was a prolific and inspirational author of true stories about people overcoming hardship through their faith. She wrote over 30 books, including The Hiding Place, The Cross and the Switchblade, and God's Smuggler, and was a writer and editor for Guideposts Magazine for over 65 years.
Learn about the life and legacy of Elizabeth Sherrill, a brilliant storyteller and editor who co-wrote best-selling books and devotions with her husband John. She also taught writing to aspiring authors and shared her spiritual insights with millions of readers.
I have known Elizabeth Sherrill since I started at Guideposts in 1984, but I knew her by reputation before that. To say I was in awe of her gifts as an editor and writer would be only a slight overstatement. She was the toughest editor I ever wrote for.
Elizabeth Sherrill is the author behind the classic best sellers The Hiding Place about Corrie ten Boom, The Cross and the Switchblade about David Wilkerson, and God's Smuggler about Brother Andrew.
Jun 6, 2023 · Few evangelicals know Elizabeth Sherrill’s name. But because of her, they know David Wilkerson, Brother Andrew, Corrie ten Boom, and dozens of other modern men and women who overcame by faith.
Elizabeth Sherrill is a prolific writer of inspirational and biographical books, such as The Hiding Place and The Cross and the Switchblade. She has also shared her own faith journey in All the Way to Heaven and co-written with her husband John.
