Marc Boegner devoted two books to his uncle Tommy Fallot, a pioneer in the Christian social movement in France. This article first sheds light on the method Boegner used to depict his ‘spiritual father,’ namely the use a plethora of quotations on the grounds that he wanted to “allow Fallor himself to speak.” Secondly, it offers several examples illustrating how Boegner narrated the main aspects of Fallot’s life and thought.