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Review Date: 2/18/2012
Nothing really earth shattering. I was already familiar with this philosophical position, so I passed it along to a friend.
Review Date: 8/18/2020
My favorite of all the Potok novels and I pretty much loved all of them. Potok has a way of writing about the private inner struggles and musings of the soul that go unnoticed by those around us.
The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Final Days in Jerusalem
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Book Type: Paperback
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Review Date: 5/22/2014
Some good historical insights. Otherwise, weak argumentation and quite a few errant presuppositions.
Review Date: 8/18/2020
Helpful Score: 1
The perfect ending to Chaim Potok's novels. Read his other works first to enjoy the rich, textured way he rounded this final tale.
Review Date: 5/20/2011
Eugene Peterson's folksy style and sanctified wisdom is both refreshing and edifying. His challenge to pastors to imitate Melville's harpooner who must not "take his chance hurriedly after being weighed down," is a vivid and mature call to all who pursue the pastoral vocation. This book is easily read, but not easily digested. It will take you awhile to really grasp and imitate what Peterson is calling ministers to do in the chaotic sea of drive-by religion that is all too common in early 21st century North America.
Review Date: 5/4/2013
Everyone is telling you to be above average, break out, be awesome. Read this and rest. Campolo nailed it in this short, unsung work. There's nothing in here that says "don't try," "don't work hard," "don't strive." Rather, it points to what really matters.
Review Date: 5/4/2013
I got bogged down quite a bit in all the research and detail, but it was worth it to plow through this very helpful work. I've pulled from it many times to help people who have "failed" to live up to an image of the way we never were. Look elsewhere if you are searching for an "ideal" model to shoot for in your own personal life. In the meantime, Coontz's survival suggestion at the end is quite helpful, stay connected to the larger community around you for both support and service, contribution and succor.
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