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roglows's review against another edition
5.0
the (sub)title pretty much says it all. amazing journey through the author's beginning and present relationship with Christ. totally real, down to earth, relevant, no fakin the funk here. i loved this.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
There were so many things in this book that said exactly how I felt about things. I found myself agreeing with the author on pretty much every point. But I didn't feel like this was a life changing book, and that's why it only got 4 stars instead of 5. I only read a chapter at a time here and there, and I forgot most of the previous chapters already. So it wasn't extremely memorable, but I really liked this author.
thecurseofchris's review against another edition
5.0
Even if you're not a religious person, I feel like you can find enjoyment from this book. It's really meant for someone who wants to be spiritual but not follow a religion.
shaunatiffany's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely love Donald Miller. His writing is genius. Funny. Truthful. He writes what every christian has thought or wanted to say but was too afraid to "question" God.
adammuly's review against another edition
4.0
“Don, the Bible is so good with chocolate. I always thought the Bible was more of a salad thing, you know, but it isn’t. It is a chocolate thing.”
Such are the musings of Donald Miller and his friends in Blue Like Jazz. I really enjoyed this book for its unique perspective on Christianity. It encouraged me, convicted me, challenged me, surprised me, and intrigued me. Donald Miller is a Christian, and that’s what matters. He helps readers see that that’s what matters, but he also helps them see that it doesn’t. It does matter when you come across a Christian very unlike yourself and you’re tempted to judge them for “doing it wrong.” But it doesn’t matter when you come across someone else. A lesbian with a beautiful heart full of love or even a completely unlikable acquaintance that seems to have a knack for driving you nuts. That is when it doesn’t matter if they are a Christian, but it matters if you are. It matters if you are willing to love them and accept their love, meanwhile playing the blue jazz of Christianity for anyone willing to listen. Being a Christian is mysterious and confusing at times, but it is also beautiful and lovely.
Such are the musings of Donald Miller and his friends in Blue Like Jazz. I really enjoyed this book for its unique perspective on Christianity. It encouraged me, convicted me, challenged me, surprised me, and intrigued me. Donald Miller is a Christian, and that’s what matters. He helps readers see that that’s what matters, but he also helps them see that it doesn’t. It does matter when you come across a Christian very unlike yourself and you’re tempted to judge them for “doing it wrong.” But it doesn’t matter when you come across someone else. A lesbian with a beautiful heart full of love or even a completely unlikable acquaintance that seems to have a knack for driving you nuts. That is when it doesn’t matter if they are a Christian, but it matters if you are. It matters if you are willing to love them and accept their love, meanwhile playing the blue jazz of Christianity for anyone willing to listen. Being a Christian is mysterious and confusing at times, but it is also beautiful and lovely.
mrsbrewcrew's review against another edition
3.0
Great perspective on faith. I loved the "Confession" chapter.