1 comments about Leper Priest of Moloka'i: The Father Damien Story.

1. Although this book was hard to read at times, I feel like I am a better person for having read it. Father Damien is truely a remarkable individual and his Christlike devotion to the lepers of Hawaii is what made this book so compelling for me. I loved reading about this wonderful,humble man. He loved these people with all his heart and soul. He absolutely changed everything for them, and he not only built churches for them with his bare hands, but he also was their doctor their priest and their friend. When no one would go to the lepers and give them the just the bare necissities of life, Father Damien was a willing and humble servant. I loved this book and know you will come away from reading it, amazed as I was at what this great man accomplished in his short life.

5 comments about Saints for Every Occasion: 101 of Heaven's Most Powerful Patrons.

1. Saints For Every Occasion: 101 Of Heaven's Most Powerful Patrons by Catholic commentator and author Thomas J. Craughwell tells the fascinating, compelling, and inspiring stories of Catholicism's patron saints, with special attention to their aspects and relevance today. Each canonized individual is presented with a brief but memorable summary of their lives, to aid those seeking the right words for prayer in the medley of problems faced in this complex world. Highly recommended for personal, seminary, and parish library reference collections, Saints For Every Occasion is a thoughtful, serious, expansive reference that makes for intent browsing in times of inner turmoil.



2. Most of us were introduced to the saints while we were children. As we grew up, our idea of saints has remained on immature level. Thomas Craughwell's book re-introduces us to the saints from an adult person's point of view. The result is refreshing. It is such a relief to know that these 101 saints were not statues in real life. I now feel that Thomas Aquinas is someone I would like to know in real life -- and that Aloysius Gonzaga would be a little scary for his intensity! I left the book by my bed and read two or three capsule biographies each night for over a month. Interestingly, the most moving lives were those of the young saints -- but seen from the adult vantage point of wanting to reach out and protect these youths from harm's way. At the end, I was sorry the book was over. Then on the last page I saw that there is the possibility of a sequel. Let it be!



3. I am definitely not religious, but I found this book to be so entertaining and enriching that I have to recommend it. It's full of history and culture, and the author's sly style (which sometimes made me laugh out loud) doesn't interfere with the nourishment he gently makes available through the stories of the saints he's selected. It's the kind of book you love to dip into from time to time, to learn something and be amused and maybe feel a bit better about the world.



4. I have a few saints guides already, but nothing to match the thoroughness, timeliness, and charm of this one. The book has a lot of fun surprises (such as a saint for rock climbers), and a great deal of truly useful information. Craughwell makes saints more "relevant" by including saints for AIDS sufferers and the environment, but he never trivializes or cheapens his subject. And the entries are wonderful to read, a definite cut above the often dry, over-earnest style of other books. Highly recommended!



5. 101 Saints for Every Occasion is more than a patron saints book. Choc full of fascinating historical and biographical bits, it makes enjoyable reading for anyone. Those who have read patron saints books will find the contemporary adaptations interesting and first-time patron saints readers will undoubtedly wish to continue reading on this subject. We've recommended 101 Saints to friends and given several copies as gifts.

No comments about Logical Luther Lee and the Methodist War Against Slavery (Studies in Evangelicalism).

5 comments about A Long Way from Tipperary: What a Former Monk Discovered in His Search for the Truth.

1. Once, a Lutheran pastor went up to an author (who's also an ex-monk who spent many hours in monastic choir and Latin chant) and asked, how could one have a personal relationship with God in prayer when all was set and programmed, all was ritual, formal, and liturgical?? This author later wrote in his memoirs,
   
   "I have never, ever, thought that Latin chant opposes personal prayer. It is simply personal prayer as part of a total community at prayer. It helps you to distinguish, in prayer, between human echo and divine response, between your own will set to sound and the divine will that allegedly transcends it. As a simple analogy: Does singing the national anthem communally enlarge or diminish personal and individual patriotism??"
   
   It's amazing how much you can learn from people who've been deemed outcasts, super-deviants and heretics from your community. I suspect there are Christians who wouldn't touch the works of John Dominic Crossan with a 10-foot pole.
   
   But after reading A Long Way From Tipperary: What A Former Irish Monk Discovered In His Search For The Truth, whilst I'm nowhere near agreeing with his views on the historical Jesus, I can identify with his struggles, his doubts, his pain (I can almost weep with him over the loss of his first wife).
   
   I see a man who needs the love of Jesus Christ, yet also one I can learn from tremendously (even N.T. Wright has celebrated Crossan's genius; see the opening remarks in his chapter on Crossan in Jesus & The Victory of God). If nothing else, Crossan's wit-filled prose brings literary delight which one finds rare in evangelical works. For example:
   
   "If, in fact, you want a parent metaphor for God, I think father is much more appropriate than mother. It is the mother who is publicly knowable, visibly provable, and legally certifiable. You do not need faith to know a mother. You need faith to know a father, because he is known only on the mother's word and sometimes not even then.?" (p.37)
   
   
   Whilst evangelicals rightly ought to warn the community of the problems in Crossan's writings, we would do well to humble ourselves and learn from our enemies? (wouldn't we want them to learn from us, too?). Try this sharp observation on the Catholic-Protestant schism:
   
   "It is the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, during which Catholicism and Protestantism forced each other into opposite extremes (faith or works, Bible or tradition, individual or community, real or symbolic, etc. or etc.)in that separation within Christianity, Catholicism lost any internal but loyal opposition, any sternly self-critical voice from within. In that separation, Protestantism lost anything to protest against save itself and has continued to fracture into every increasing diversity.?" (p.72, emphasis mine)
   
   Perhaps we need (or God has allowed? or predestined?? [grin]) writers like Crossan, the quintessential postmodern Biblical scholar, drawing his inspiration from, among others, the work of Jacques Derrida, to shake us into seeing our own problems, to look closer at our sacred cows.
   
   And one day Crossan was at a book-signing event, someone came up to him and said, "My pastor told me not to come here tonight because you are even to the left of Marcus Borg.? Crossan replied,
   
   "Give your pastor my best regards and tell him that is the good news. The bad news is that both Borg and me are to the right of Jesus. And worse still, if he will recall Psalm 110, Jesus is to the right of God."



2. Rather disappointed with this book. Bought it at the local Borders and found its prose rushed; was the copyeditor asleep? I found long stretches rather tedious, not enhanced by the author's strong ego, which lacks discernment about what the reader might find engaging and what s/he might not. I appreciate much of Crossan's work, such as In Search of Paul, and this one has many good paragraphs. But the whole work never quite seems to come together.



3. If you want Jesus to be what you need, avoid this book. If you want to learn about the historical Jesus, read Crossan. This book is more accessible than some of this others; but it presumes some familiarity with his other works which should, I think, come first. Then read this one by all means.



4. Before I read this memoir, the only other insight I had of Crossan was from "Excavating Jesus", a book he and Reed collaborated on. Many times I would pause during a particular chapter and ask "Why does Crossan think that?" and I found many of my answers in "A Long Way from Tipperary." This memoir describes how Crossan's upbringining contributed to his analysis of the historical Jesus. It is the genuinity and extreme honesty with which Crossan speaks that makes this memoir truly memorable. I especially liked the parts when Crossan would describe an event in his life and compare it to the life of Jesus and ask how it influenced his conclusions on Jesus- I would have liked to see more of this for it was truly insightful. I also woudl have liked to see more of discussion on his faith in God- he makes the point that he doenst use human logic to prove God's existence yet doenst really seem to describe how he arrived at his conclusion. Overall a great read into a fascinating mind.



5. Book Review
   A Long Way From Tipperary: A Memoir by John Dominic Crossan (2000)

   Dom Crossan, the world's leading expert and best-selling author on the historical Jesus, has written a witty, hearfelt and easy reading (about 200 pages - you can finish it in an afternoon) memoir of his remarkable life. From the Prologue:

   "This book is about a series of transitions, from Ireland to America, from priesthood to marriage, from monastery to university, and from academic scholar to public intellectual. It is especially about the transition from a very traditional Roman Catholic faith...to a self-conscious and self-critical Roman Catholic faith for the next [century]."

   Born in 1934 in County Kildare, Ireland to parents of modest means, he entered a monastery at sixteen and remained in the priesthood for some nineteen years, most of which was spent as a professor in seminary. After leaving the priesthood to get married, Crossan taught at DePaul University for nearly twenty years. His memoir is a charming recollection of the very different worlds along his life's journey - interspersed with reminiscences of how each episode shaped his thinking.

   Crossan, co-founder of the (in)famous Jesus Seminar, has been a public voice proclaiming the need for Christians to revitalize their tradition. Again from the Prologue:

   "After a decade of interviews in newspapers and magazines, discussions on radio and television, lectures in parishes and seminaries, colleges and universities, I now recognize a group...who claim a center of the road between secularism and fundamentalism. They are also dissatisfied, disappointed, or even disgusted with Classical Christianity and their denominational tradition...They do not want to invent or join a new age, but to reclaim and redeem an ancient one. They do not want to settle for a generic-brand religion, but to re-discover their own specific and particular roots. But they know now that these roots must be in a renewed Christianity that has purged itself of rationalism, fundamentalism, and literalism, whether of book, tradition, community, or leader. I did not set out to speak to those people, because I did not know they existed until about 80 percent of my mail told me they did."

   In the final pages of his memoir, he says:

   "In conclusion, this is what I have learned between Ireland and America, monastery and university, priesthood and marriage, scholarship and public discourse. I have learned that God is more radical than we can ever imagine, that a divine utopia on this earth is more subversive than we can ever accept..."

   John Dominic Crossan is a monumental figure in the reformation of the Christian tradition underway in the world today. A man of deep faith, profound intellect, and searing vision, this memoir provides a window into the humble origins and very human journey of a great modern sage. His dry Irish wit is ever present, his writing style is clear and conversational and you finish the book with the feeling that you now "know the man". That's what a memoir is all about.

No comments about St. Thomas Aquinas: And The Preaching Beggars.

4 comments about Great Swan: Meetings with Ramakrishna.

1. An extraordinary work which reveals the essence of the most recent Avatar in in a most inspiring way. This is the real thing. A tender and lovable and earthy man. ( one of his disciples once challenged him to a swearing contest). A man of true wisdom who ate and sang and danced and died in complete absorbtion in the Divine. His humour and directness stand in contrast both to the humourlessness and the fantasising of lesser teachers. Lex Hixon did a superb job.



2. Lex Hixon's words float in the reader's mind like clear, sweet water. Hixon is not a philosopher or theologian. He is a lover. His words melt into the heart and rise one's level of awareness into a state of ecstatic bliss. Read this book and discover the Ramakrishna that Lex Hixon knew and loved. The Ramakrishna who believed all religions were ultimately guided by the same Godhead.

   burl2hall@yahoo.com




3. In this amazing book, Lex Hixon takes on the formidable task of trying to anticipate questions, thoughts and feelings that a reader may have on Spiritual Development/God Realisation and makes it a part of the Encounters of Sri Ramakrishna. It does not matter whether one has heard or read of Sri Ramakrishna before, Lex Hixon makes us aware of his presence nad grace in every page of the book. A very rare and enlightening book. Like a blessing.



4. Ramakrishna was a heart so huge he envelops you directly off the page so beautifully conveyed by Lex Hixon. I got chills of sweetness from the passages directly quoted from this jewel of a human being....

5 comments about Elizabeth Prentiss: More Love to Thee.

1. After reading this biography of Elizabeth Prentiss, I love her book "Stepping Heavenward" even more. Her life is an incredible story of submitting to God's soverignty in all of life, no matter what tragedies and hardships come. I laughed, I cried... it moved me, Bob.
   
   Honestly, I don't think the book was incredibly well-written, in some aspects, but it still communicates an amazing story and I would recommend it to anyone.



2. I first read Elizabeth Prentiss' most famous work, Stepping Heavenward, about 10 years ago during the fall semester of my junior year of college. The main character, Katy, exemplifies a woman of noble character who cares for her family, loves Jesus, and is passionate in her pursuit to be more holy. Not only did this book completely change the way I view womanhood, it has become one of my favorite books over the years as I have married and entered motherhood. Quite eager to learn more about Mrs. Prentiss and the circumstances life afforded her to write such a moving story, I ordered Sharon James' Elizabeth Prentiss `More Love to Thee' without a moment's hesitation. Using Elizabeth's personal letters and other writings, James develops a faithful, detailed picture of Elizabeth Prentiss' life and faith.
   
   Sharon James begins Elizabeth's story at the most logical place: her birth. Born October 26, 1818 in Portland, Maine, Elizabeth was a much desired and cherished daughter of Pastor Edward Payson and his wife Louisa. Through the writings of friends and family members, James paints an endearing picture of `Lizzy,' as those closest to her were fond of calling her. James details many interesting facets of Elizabeth, her five siblings, and their happy, Christian home. But Elizabeth's life drastically changed with the long illness and subsequent death of her father just days before her ninth birthday. Even in just nine years, her father made a profound impact on Elizabeth's life. From Life of the Rev. Edward Payson, D.D., Edward Payson writes, "O what a blessed thing it is to lose one's will." This attitude coming from his heart no doubt greatly influenced Elizabeth in the way she sought to live her life joyfully surrendered to God, and further finds a place in Katy's life in Stepping Heavenward.
   
   At the age of twelve, Elizabeth and her family moved to New York for a very short time. It is during their time in New York that Elizabeth professes her faith in Christ and joins Bleecker Street Presbyterian Church. Here, James sheds light on another very interesting aspect of Elizabeth's personality. "She did nothing by halves." James treats her readers to insights into Elizabeth's closest friendships, favorite authors and books, leisure and entertainments, interesting visitors to her mother's boarding house, those who influenced her growth in faith, and her passion for Jesus and teaching others about Him.
   
   From 1840 to 1843, Elizabeth accepted a teaching position at a girls' school in Richmond, Virginia. Far from home, Elizabeth wrote and received many letters during these years, which James shares. Included in this portion of the biography are Elizabeth's thoughts on the best ways to educate young people, on the importance of loving one's students, even the (seemingly) worst ones, and on her own path to living a more holy, dedicated life. Of the latter, James lets us in on some new teaching, called `Christian perfection', Elizabeth learned from her sister, Louisa. At this point, James begins to unfold Elizabeth's struggle to discern true doctrine from false, an important element of her life that James revisits throughout the book as Elizabeth reads more about `Christian perfection' and the writings of Madam Guyon.
   
   James explains that Elizabeth had a determined mind regarding the kind of man she would be willing to marry, and she would not budge. Set on a man with a passion for Christ that could match her own and a keen intellect, "On 11 September 1843, Elizabeth accepted a proposal of marriage from George Prentiss," writes James. This portion of the book, Elizabeth's courtship and marriage to Mr. Prentiss, is one of the most enjoyable and instructive. "Apart from anything else, she was clear-sighted enough to see that a wife needed `oceans of self-sacrificing love' and only a union with a real `soul mate' would make that sacrifice worthwhile" (p. 41). From this point to the end of Elizabeth's life, James details married life, motherhood, and everything that goes with them. James guides the reader through Elizabeth's life through letters and journals to reveal her very passionate and pure love for Mr. Prentiss (a rare sight these days), her love for her children, her intense grief over the deaths of two infants, her struggles with her health, her desire to comfort those who mourned, her love for her church family, and her fervent desire to be with her Savior. In all of these things, James shows the preeminent place Christ held in Elizabeth's heart. James writes, "Elizabeth firmly believed that a Christian could know `peace' whatever the circumstances through submitting to the will of God" (p.165). It is this conviction, and faith that said, "God never makes mistakes," that helped Elizabeth through the hardest trials of her life.
   
   A prolific writer, Elizabeth found time to write around the needs of her family. James brings all of Elizabeth's experiences (from rubbing elbows with the great theologians of her day to European travel to the Civil War) together to illustrate what she believes most likely influenced each of Elizabeth's books and her most famous hymn, "More Love to Thee." In the conclusion, James compiles Elizabeth's personal writings to illustrate what Elizabeth thought of herself as a Christian, a wife and mother, and her thoughts on the `cult of true womanhood'. Finally, James offers her opinion of whether or not Elizabeth Prentiss contributed to the feminization of American culture and the "move to a more sentimental approach to religion" through her writings (p. 215). The "Suggestions for Further Reading" lists Elizabeth's books that are currently in print and where to find them.
   
   Sharon James has written a widely accessible, enlightening, and inspiring biography of Elizabeth Prentiss. Young Christian women today are in desperate need of solid, God-glorifying older women to watch and imitate. Though Elizabeth has been living with Jesus for the last 129 years, Sharon James has put her into our hands. I am eager and joyful to recommend this book to all women!



3. I first heard of Elizabeth Prentiss a few years ago when her novel, Stepping Heavenward, was recommended to me. Since that first reading, I have re-read it many times. But, until recently, I did not know much about the author. But, because I enjoyed her writing, I was excited to learn more about her. I originally ordered this book as part of the GirlTalk Blog Book Club, but on the day it arrived, I peeked at the first chapter just to see what I was in for. Instead of reading along wit the group, I ended up starting, and finishing, it within 2 days of it's arrival!
   
   I love reading biographies - especially biographies of men and women who spent a lifetime pursuing the Lord. I love getting a little peek into their world. My husband observed that reading a biography requires that you invest yourself in someone else's life. While I never really thought about it that way before, I think he is absolutely right. When you read the story of someone's life, you get to know them in a real and intimate way. As the book opens, Sharon James observes that, "All her life she was petite, observant, softly spoken in company, reserved and yet deeply affectionate. And, throughout her life, she quickly won the love of those who met her." (pg. 1)
   
   You cannot help but love Elizabeth Prentiss after meeting her in this book. Not because she was a perfect, saint-like individual, but because she was real. One childhood friend noted that one of Elizabeth's most endearing qualities was "...an entire absence of all attempt to show her best side, or put the best face on anything that concerned her. An ingenuous frankness about herself and her affairs - even about her little weaknesses - was one of her most striking traits." (pg. 5) She had struggles, quirks, and flaws. But, she also had a sense of humor, a love of life, and an intense passion for the things of the Lord.
   
   As I read through the letters, and excerpts of journal entries throughout the book, she refuses to put a good spin on her own sinful, selfish heart. She writes about her frustrations with herself honestly. Shortly after her engagement to George Prentiss, she wrote a letter to her cousin expressing a fear that her love for God would grow cold as she grew in love for her fiancé/husband. And, after she and George were married,
   "we see her determination that in becoming a wife, she should not simply fulfill the role of a `cook and manager'. She wanted to organize a happy home, as well as keeping up her reading, so that she could provide intelligent and spiritual companionship to her husband." (pg. 57)
   
   Like many women of her generation, becoming a wife and mother was Elizabeth's expected future. But, so often, the joys of motherhood were overshadowed by the death of their young children. For many, the breakdown of their own health was a consequence that they must also pay. Elizabeth was no exception. She loved children, and was excited to be a mother, but experienced the deep pain of losing 2 of her children within the span of 3 months. But, during this difficult time, she clung to the truth that, "God never makes a mistake." (pg. 75) Her book, Stepping Heavenward, gave her a vehicle for sharing this comforting truth with other women who were also grieving similar losses.
   
   Though Elizabeth had a strong desire to honor the Lord in all she did, she was occasionally influenced by incorrect theological ideas, the trends of her day. She was impacted by the writings of a French mystic, who advocated introspection. She toyed with the ideas presented by the "perfectionists" on several occasions, though she eventually rejected their teachings. Her novels, often a reflection of events in her own life, though filled with biblical principles about parenting, marriage, courtship, and life in general, sometimes also advocated culturally acceptable roles, rather than exhorting women to fulfill their roles as ordained by God in Scripture.
   
   Although this is the story of a woman who lived in the 1800's, many of the struggles, temptations, and difficulties that Elizabeth faced transcend generational lines. Throughout her life, we see Elizabeth's unwavering confidence in God, her sincere love for Christ, her passionate pursuit of her own personal holiness, her devotion to her family, and her desire to serve and minister to those around her. And, those qualities are just as relevant to women today.
   
   In the Foreword to this book, Barbara Hughes warns, "If you would rather avoid a painfully sanctifying comparison of your own faith with that of this woman, perhaps you should stop reading now." (pg. xi) But, as Proverbs 13:20 observes "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." (ESV)
   
   If you truly desire to "walk with the wise" in your daily life, even if it requires a little "painful sanctification," I would highly recommend that you start with the life of this woman.



4. I really enjoyed Elizabeth Prentiss's book "Stepping Heavenward" so I decided to learn more about her. The book "Elizabeth Prentiss: More Love to The" has been very inspiring and provoking. Elizabeth Prentiss has been such an example of someone who is living her life through mundane activities, as well as through suffering, but she was also striving to continue to grow everyday in godly character.



5. I also loved this book. Not only did the book challenge my faith it was also an enjoyable read. I would highly recommend this to anyone - but especially a married woman wanting to learn more about living a Godly life in the midst of various challenges (raising children, illness, etc).

1 comments about The Life and Revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich (2-Volume Set).

1. This is a tremendous book if one believes in the authenticity and sanctity of Catherine Emmerick as I do. Each of the saints and holy people to whom God, who is present with His People until the end of time, gives messages to for all mankind, to each one is given a different glimpse or facet into the greatness and the love of God. This set of two volumes is the most complete that I have found available to the average person concerning Catherine Emmerick. She has been given glimpses of the supernatural unlike that given to any other person, details into the lives of Our Lord and other holy persons. Catherine recognizes relics of holy persons without being informed of whom is the saint and confirms the great glory of those who have served the Lord. She practices charitable works in her visions and God rewards her because her charity is her desire not the deeds actually accomplished. What makes me believe in her most is her holy life in which she always sought truth, which has been investigated into by the Church and found worthy of belief. She was given visions into the struggle within Christ's Church today: A holy Church wherein God is present and also side-by-side, a false church built purely on human foundations, no saints are taking part in it. She gives details unimaginable in the 1800s of what all God's people are going through now, of Satan trying to destroy His Church; of the victory of God's people and how it is accomplished. Not all these things will be fully understood now, but seeing all is foretold is God's Plan to encourage and give hope to His people. I do not read this book from beginning to end, that would be difficult, but I take it up and read parts at random where there is tremendous richness in her words. I recommend this book if one desires to know more about Catherine Emmerick, especially if one has read the Dolores Passions of Our Lord or the Life of Our Blessed Mother as seen by Catherine and wants to know more of this tremendous persons favored by God with words for you.

3 comments about The Way Is Made by Walking: A Pilgrimage Along the Camino De Santiago.

1. This was a total surprise. To prepare for a pilgrimage I read portions of the book slowly for months and found that it led me on a deep, transforming internal pilgrimage. I hated to have the book end. The actual pilgrimage I took didn't compare with the internal richness I gained as I read the book. There were no overt exhortations telling me what to think or believe or experience but simply Arthur de Boers sharing his own experience on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. I will read it again and again I am sure.



2. I am planning to walk the Camino de Santiago next May and have been reading a variety of books by very different people with different reasons for doing the pilgrimage. I personally want the experience to be spiritual and provide me with time to reflect on the past and explore what comes next in my life. I feel the author did that on his journey. I had a hard time putting the book down and was disapointed when I finished. An outstanding book.



3. I'm constantly struck by how each book about the Camino brings a unique lens to bear. How many variations can there be when describing a demanding trek of many days? It's a classic play, the walker as the hero, with a flaw of physical frailty and self-doubt, with the adversary being the distance and the climate. With the help of the ally - the support of strangers, and for some, faith - the walker triumphs; or there is failure and the play is a tragedy.
   
   Arthur Boers gives us another one of these unique views. His is the insight of a Mennonite pastor and teacher, walking the walk, and analyzing the experience in terms of his faith and his occupation. Of Dutch background, he speaks Dutch, French, English and Spanish, along with a little German.
   
   The thread of the book is of course, the journey. The reader will be mentally tracking him across Spain, sharing the experiences, but what I found the most instructive was listening to this man of God share his daily thoughts.
   
   As the author encounters the situations of daily walking, he finds correlations and metaphors in scripture. Just some of his daily thoughts: Feet get a lot of attention in scripture, and are an important part of the biblical experience. Walking can be a spiritual process. In current times, walking is an act of protest. What if everyone walked to church? Churchgoers attend for a variety of reasons, not always spiritual, so why be surprised to find walkers on pilgrimage for a variety of reasons?
   
   The book has several appendices on practical matters, but one I mentally filed away for the future. That appendix listed a number of obscure pilgrimage routes. We all are familiar with the big three of Santiago, Rome and Jerusalem, but have you heard of Asperen, South Holland, Netherlands, or Croagh Patrick, County Mayo, Ireland, or Holy Island, Lindisfarne, England? To name a few.
   
   I recommend this book particularly for those making a faith-based journey. The only other Camino book I can think of that is clearly faith based is Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons from the Camino.

5 comments about Peace Child.

1. I read this story as a new Christian years ago, and then read it aloud to my children. It is amazing and the type of story you can read over and over and it is always relevant and you always get something new from it. Read it! The sequel is amazing as well, "Lords of the Earth."



2. A quick, easy, descriptive good read! I wanted to know more but realized the author gave enough info to totally describe his experiences.



3. Have read it once, and will definitely read it again. Shows how God can accomplish the impossible, if you are available for Him. I loved the details given about everything, the real-life likeness of the writing. It's a very intense real-life story, with an unbelievable outcome.



4. Gripping tale of real life testimony of making God known in a distant land. Richardson is a story teller. His writing is clear, direct and holds your attention. You will thank God for the fact someone brought you the same wonderful message of hope.



5. A true story of how the Gospel of Jesus Christ can cross cultures and change the lives of violent people. A great message for the world today, especially for people who believe that the answer to violence is more violence. Also, an interesting cultural study of indigenous people.