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4.26 AVERAGE
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The overarching principles are good to consider. The practical examples are a bit intense for me.
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I truly love Earley’s books, but I had read “Habits” and “Made for People” before this one and really loved those. This one felt a bit more like an earlier work, which it is. I definitely think the concepts within are important, I just enjoyed his reflections and the topics of his other books more and thought there was more meat to them.
I truly love Earley’s books, but I had read “Habits” and “Made for People” before this one and really loved those. This one felt a bit more like an earlier work, which it is. I definitely think the concepts within are important, I just enjoyed his reflections and the topics of his other books more and thought there was more meat to them.
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Really good, challenging topic. It has made me think through some of my daily habits and try to incorporate some of this ideas.
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The pace and general setup of American life tends to rub me the wrong way when I really sit down and think about it. The Common Rule takes a look at some of the aspects of this, then lays out a plan for creating new habits to foster a lifestyle more in line with Christian convictions without abandoning the positive aspects of modern American life. The author shares intensely personal stories about implementing these habits and their impact on his life, which makes the book easier to read and not at all dry. At the end of each section is a breakdown of the habit discussed, simple examples of how to put it into practice, and a few references for further consideration.
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I find The Common Rule to be very useful and refreshing. It has a solid Christian foundation, but rather than harping on the basics, the author grows from this foundation. The analogy of a trellis is interwoven throughout the book, and it makes a lot of sense. You have to build a support system for good habits to grow on; The Common Rule provides practical suggestions for doing so. Somewhat surprisingly, this is my first five-star read of 2021.
This review and more bookish content originally posted on Reviews From the Stacks.
The Verdict -
I find The Common Rule to be very useful and refreshing. It has a solid Christian foundation, but rather than harping on the basics, the author grows from this foundation. The analogy of a trellis is interwoven throughout the book, and it makes a lot of sense. You have to build a support system for good habits to grow on; The Common Rule provides practical suggestions for doing so. Somewhat surprisingly, this is my first five-star read of 2021.
This review and more bookish content originally posted on Reviews From the Stacks.
So easy to read & tons of practical tips to implement habits and put together a rule of life. Lots of resources and ideas for different stages of life too. I’d highly recommend the read!
An honest and beautiful look at the habits which form us. I read and practiced this one in community, and while it was certainly difficult, it allowed us to be grace to one another in failure and joy to one another in success. The epilogue really brought things home for me and made the journey even richer.