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kpbake427's review against another edition
5.0
This exactly what I need and what I was looking for. I see the beauty of the bible now. He is a master at taking complex ideas and making them easy to understand. I love this book.
need_to_read's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
sharonsueg's review against another edition
4.0
Truly enjoyed reading this book. It flows easily and is quick to read. So many questions and possible explanations are discussed that it keeps the reader searching for more.
jamesmata's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fun listen, though a little hard to process as someone with very, very little knowledge of biblical stories etc going in. It was interesting and the author’s cadence is unique for an audiobook and engaging like a ted talk. Appreciated the refreshing perspective.
braddy7's review against another edition
4.0
Thought provoking. Although at times Rob Bell and I would come up with different conclusions, I have to say if there is one author I’ve read this year that I would love to have coffee with, this would be the guy. I’m intrigued by the way he sees and communicates about the world.
myra_c's review against another edition
5.0
As many before me have said, you love or hate this book. Yes, I acknowledge it is controversial and polarizing. That's what makes it fascinating.
First of all, it is a book that must be listened to, not read, in order to fully appreciate the writing style. Only when listened to (it is narrated by the author), do you get the inflection, humor and meaning that is part of Rob's unique writing style. I laughed out loud many times ("You didn't see that coming did you?"), and enjoyed his references to music throughout. There is so much to learn about the context of many of the passages that we have been taught (with many opposing views and versions). That is what I found most fascinating: what was happening at that time? What is the historical context? All of that leads us to many answers about why Christians take some things literally, other things figuratively, discarding what can't be explained. It's hard to work out if you don't take the time to learn about history.
First of all, it is a book that must be listened to, not read, in order to fully appreciate the writing style. Only when listened to (it is narrated by the author), do you get the inflection, humor and meaning that is part of Rob's unique writing style. I laughed out loud many times ("You didn't see that coming did you?"), and enjoyed his references to music throughout. There is so much to learn about the context of many of the passages that we have been taught (with many opposing views and versions). That is what I found most fascinating: what was happening at that time? What is the historical context? All of that leads us to many answers about why Christians take some things literally, other things figuratively, discarding what can't be explained. It's hard to work out if you don't take the time to learn about history.
violinknitter's review
4.0
Bell's books are usually much better than I expect them to be. I always expect them to be fluffy, and they really aren't. Geared to the casual reader, yes, but not necessarily dumbed down.
meghayes11's review against another edition
2.0
I had really high hopes for this!! Listened on audio and ended up getting a little bored :/ I usually love Rob Bell! I just felt like was very scattered and all over the place and didn't even listen to the last hour. I like his podcasts much better than his writing style.