I was probably a fourth of the way through this book before I realized that the story is what the story is. I know that doesn’t make much sense, but the story is very concentrated and it takes a bit to understand that it’s not straying from a single focus. It takes place in Russia, […]
I’m probably a touch behind the times in reading this book – it’s been out and hugely popular for almost a year. That said, I devoured it – it was excellent. It’s about the author’s life growing up in a family with roots in Appalachian Kentucky. Since he’s now only in his 30s, the stories […]
Speer was initially the architectural mastermind behind the Nazi attempt to remake Berlin and later was Minister of Arms and Munitions during WWII. As such, he was close to Hitler and moved in the top echelons of the government. He was imprisoned after the war for 20 years and spent that time writing his memoirs, […]
If you don’t like being made uncomfortable, don’t read this book. Chan absolutely obliterates an easy-believism view of Christianity. He takes on believers who try to simply fit God into their lives rather than making Him the center of all things. There are great quotes from this book that will make you think long and […]
The premise of the book is a series of letters and eventually a meeting between the archangel Michael and Lucifer. They write each other and finally decide to meet on some unknown planet. Michael tries to convince Lucifer to stop his rebellion and come back to heaven. Lucifer counters that he can’t believe God created […]
Enjoyed reading about one of the best, toughest and most-hated baseball players in MLB history. He came of age in the dead-ball era and hated that it ended with the advent of live balls and home runs. He thought Ruth ruined the game. Interestingly, after he retired he became a wealthy man just through shrewd […]
Classic of the faith. This should be in every believer’s library. The book is NOT a quick read. The concepts are enormously deep and you’ll be amazed at the level of insight and how one man can come up with such thoughts. Definitely a book to re-read periodically. His basic premise is that there is […]
Did you know that ‘prodigal’ does NOT mean ‘straying’ or ‘apostate’? Prodigal actually means “spendthrift” or “foolishly generous.” The Prodigal Son was so-called because he blew his inheritance on partying and foolish living. Hence the title of this book – our God is actually prodigal when it comes to us. The neat part of this […]
Just about anything by McCullough is good. The book is just as it sounds – everything having to do with the beginning of the country in 1776. All of McCullough’s books are incredibly researched and compelling to read. You learn a ton and enjoy doing it.
Keller does a really good job of laying out the apologetic for the existence of God. As a believer you should read this book so you can give an account of what you believe and why (I Pet 3:15). This is really a book that every non-believer should read, but it’s tough to get someone […]
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