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Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life by C.S. Lewis
4.0
A fantastically good read. I would say he wanders from the point into autobiography or philosophy or otherwise at times, but he's telling his own story and who wouldn't. Four out of five for all the wonderful points made about how all in life points to God - and how it's hard to run away from him.
1776 by David McCullough
4.0
Liked it! Hope there will be a sequel for each year of the war. Good stuff.
Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer, Eric Geiger
4.0
Beautiful principles about the church, but as every leadership book, very repetitive.
Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin
3.0
I was incredibly impressed with the ideas presented in Linchpin. The idea that art is the new currency of our world was a breath of fresh air. I struggle to believe that there are CEO's and Pastors and teachers that believe in this idea like Godin, but I'm begging, praying, pleading for them to come over to this way of thinking. Not only that, but Godin presents the idea of generosity in a new way - showing that, in fact, the only way to get what you want from your work is to give your work away without any expectation of reciprocation. As always, I wish the book was a little shorter - but who can be blamed for ranting about a subject that's worth ranting about?
Separate praise for Godin as a writer:
As a Christian, I tend to make all secular books, whether business or otherwise, with a grain of salt. Godin made that need to guard myself a virtual nonissue. Of course, there are references to buddhism and other cultures, but always in the best "take what's wonderful and use it" kind of way. I didn't get the impression that Godin was a born-again believer and a disciples of Jesus or anything, but in spite of comments that most Christians would be offended by (although probably shouldn't be), Godin made himself extraordinarily accessible and open. He made himself vulnerable and presented his artwork for those who were willing to receive it. In doing so, he listened to his own advice....a rare trait.
And he only charged so he could count if his art was working or not (and hopefully, so he could fund himself writing another book and continue blogging). Buy the book; read it. It'll help you connect with people and view yourself as a one-of-a-kind gift to the world, like you are.
Separate praise for Godin as a writer:
As a Christian, I tend to make all secular books, whether business or otherwise, with a grain of salt. Godin made that need to guard myself a virtual nonissue. Of course, there are references to buddhism and other cultures, but always in the best "take what's wonderful and use it" kind of way. I didn't get the impression that Godin was a born-again believer and a disciples of Jesus or anything, but in spite of comments that most Christians would be offended by (although probably shouldn't be), Godin made himself extraordinarily accessible and open. He made himself vulnerable and presented his artwork for those who were willing to receive it. In doing so, he listened to his own advice....a rare trait.
And he only charged so he could count if his art was working or not (and hopefully, so he could fund himself writing another book and continue blogging). Buy the book; read it. It'll help you connect with people and view yourself as a one-of-a-kind gift to the world, like you are.