Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller
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Book Reviews of Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
Book Review: Compelling
Summary: 5 Stars
I found myself laughing aloud one minute and welling with tears the next. This readable collection of thoughts on being Christian is compelling and inviting. It stretches the imagination of what could be and helps to expose some deeply guarded pharisaical practices in church culture. It will be offensive to some who are used to reading "Christian" books.Book Review: authentic
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was truly worth more than the amount of money I spent to purchase it. The nonreligious thoughts he offers on Christianity are not only influential but they are valid to every individual. I not only cried, but literally laughed out loud! A "must read" for every Christ follower!Book Review: This Book has Several Things going for it .....
Summary: 4 Stars
1. This is a flow of consciousness type book which offers some very honest and personal insights from a talented writer.
2. A Christian point of view coming more from the left offers insight into both the strengths and shallowness that mirrors and demonstrates the strengths and shallowness of the right. There are many evangelicals who need to consider and question the far or even moderate right point of view that has dominated evangelicalism and this book is one of the better ones. It doesn't require agreement to benefit.
3. A genuinely enjoyable read with some "aha" moments along the way that the author sees in himself that many readers will relate to and grow from along the way.
I enjoyed it and particularly benefitted from the story of the Confession Booth. It's revealing to me that many who dislike and disparage this book apart from coming from some predictable camps, are those who lead with their intellect and lack in the areas of practical compassion and loving people as Christ loved them. That shouldn't be lost on anyone while reading these reviews in general.
Book Review: Excellent read
Summary: 5 Stars
This book, as well as Donald Miller's other books are simply elegant and poetic. While some may disagree with Miller's "Theology" it must be stated that his purpose was to identify and reach out to hurting people that are broken and searching for truth. Miller's commentary approach gives an artistic and humorous insight into what I would call...the real deal Christianity. Thanks Don Book Review: Insightful & honest
Summary: 5 Stars
I could definately identify with Miller. I appreciated his brutal honesty with respect to Christianity, especially fundamentalism.