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lisagray68's review against another edition
3.0
Max Lucado is one of the most popular Christian writers out there. You can't fault a thing he says. To me, though, he is somewhat like a John Grisham. John Grisham is super popular, but his writing is elementary. People go crazy over him, yet I'm confused as many of the other more skilled writers get neglected. I feel the same way here, and yet probably many people are reached by his writing. So that's fine -- all good points here, but I prefer a more scholarly pursuit.
falero's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
midnight0117's review against another edition
3.0
A lot of Christians I know love Max Lucado’s writing. Turns out, I am not one of them. I enjoyed learning about David but this is the second of his books I have read and I had to force myself to do it. His style of writing is just not for me.
carolsnotebook's review against another edition
4.0
"Focus on giants—you stumble. Focus on God—your giants tumble."
Offers some good insights on keeping your eyes on God, even during your worst times. Lucado does a great job making the story of David relevant to us today.
Offers some good insights on keeping your eyes on God, even during your worst times. Lucado does a great job making the story of David relevant to us today.
hannahcook33's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome book! It really had some encouraging quotes and ideas written in, and I loved going through David's life and seeing how it related to mine. I definitely recommend it!
roary47's review against another edition
5.0
In our bible studies group we read this book. I jumped into the study late, but the first chapter I did was the one I needed the most. My father had just passed away and that chapter help me find my true healing when I was going on almost two month of mourning already. I would strongly recommend this book if you feel you are struggling.
queencandytoppenmarble's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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4.0
godsdanceralwayz's review against another edition
5.0
Max Lucado’s book Facing Your Giants is modernly poetic. Lucado’s style of writing is sophisticated yet understatedly simple. In this book Lucado takes the reader on a journey through the life of biblical hero David. You see David’s good and bad and how he faces his giants the different times of his life. I think it’s important to learn from other people’s mistakes, it allows you to save yourself from the misery of making the same mistakes and having to face the consequences of such. Lucado does a great job of relating David’s giants; to the giants we face today. I mean how many of us will be gunned down by our best friends father because we were just declared king? My guess is none. My favorite bit of advice from Lucado is the fact that David took five stones to fight Goliath. He suggests using your five fingers to remember those five rocks and what they stand for the fight your giant. In fact I am constantly looking at my fingers reminding myself of those stones. If a young-teenage Sheppard boy can beat his giant, I can beat mine. There is also a very helpful study guide to finish the book off.
*This book was provided for review by booksneeze*
*This book was provided for review by booksneeze*
mikki_9's review against another edition
4.0
Anything Max Lucado does really hits home for me, and it was the same for this book. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because of a few of the analogies he used seemed a little ignorant, although I'm assuming it was only ignorance. Otherwise, this book is definitely one I recommend!