The Bishop Who Walked: A Biography of Ken Leslie by Simon Leslie

Author
Simon Leslie

Publisher
Published by S. Leslie in association with Robert Brown & Associates, c.1985

Format
Softcover

Pages
287 pages, plus 32 pages of plates
Illustrated with photographs and portraits
Dimensions: 22 cm

ISBN
0909197997

Condition
Very Good – Light wear to covers. Signed by Ken Leslie on the title page. Clean and tightly bound.

Overview
The Bishop Who Walked is the authorised biography of Bishop Ken Leslie, written by his son Simon Leslie. A compelling portrait of a compassionate church leader, this biography traces Ken Leslie’s personal, spiritual, and public life—marked by his deep commitment to social justice, walking ministry, and connection with the everyday lives of people across Australia.

Drawing on family archives, interviews, and historical documents, this volume is both an intimate family account and an insightful ecclesiastical biography.

Why You’ll Love It
Signed by Ken Leslie himself, this copy holds unique value for collectors of Australian religious biographies. Readers will appreciate its honest and heartfelt narrative, documenting the life of a bishop who placed walking and direct community engagement at the heart of his ministry.