Pursuing Justice: The Call to Live and Die for Bigger Things

This book was good for the most part. Not the best I’ve ever read related to justice, but it definitely contained some good ideas. I found it to be a little “heavy” at the beginning and I had to push through that part. Before long, however, it turned a corner and I found reading it to be much more enjoyable. We live in a broken world and this book addresses how followers of Christ should respond. It was a challenging read and did not solely focus on one particular issue that needs restoration. I would recommend this book to a friend who is contemplating the purpose of their life and desiring to be a part of a bigger story than themselves.

 

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I Am Not But I Know I Am

 

The catchy title immediately caught my attention. Through engaging stories, Louie Giglio captures the reader and continually reminds them that though they are small, they have a part to play in the bigger story of God’s work. The fact that smallness compared to God does not equate to insignificance was a recurring theme throughout this book. I found I Am Not But I Know I Am to be an easy, enjoyable read and I would highly recommend it. Whether you are stressed out or feeling insignificant, this book will speak truth to your heart and remind you of the big God you serve.

 

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review, but the opinions expressed in this post are mine.

 

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

As an introvert, I was eager to read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Unfortunately, the book did not live up to my expectations. If you’re looking for an easy read, this isn’t it. The content is good, but it’s a deep, heavy read. I am normally a fast reader, but I could not plow through this book quickly. The book is divided into four parts: 1) the extrovert ideal which focuses on how our society prefers extroverts to introverts, 2) your biology, your self? which considers if temperament is a product of nature or nurture, 3) do all cultures have an extrovert ideal? which looks beyond the American landscape, and 4) how to love, how to work which addresses interacting with the opposite type and helpful tips for raising quiet kids. All in all, I found this book to be a decent read but not one I would heartily recommend to a friend.

 

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review, but the opinions expressed in this post are mine.