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lmwanak's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
3.0
The only reason I got the book was that someone in the Almost Heretical FB group posted a quote from her Bible chapter. That said, I was simultaneously comforted and annoyed by her words. Half the time, her questions drove me crazy. “Why this happen? Why that? Why?” It had a very liberal-white-woman feel to it, and a good chunk of the time, I found myself wondering what she would make of today’s climate.
At the same time, there were points in the book that made me think, and even agree. Her view of the Bible was very much not the evangelical inerrancy. And she is strongly of the opinion that the Bible is written by people and she has feelings that the Old Testament God is not the God she follows in love (which was shown through Jesus). Overall, I wasn’t in a good space to appreciate all of her words. I want to read it again when I’m in a better place (and over ebook so I can annotate it better).
desireed's review
4.0
4.5 stars - I’ve yet to grow tired of Madeleine’s musings and tone, her stories or poetry or theological ramblings. She was brilliant and she was human in full and bright and beautiful ways that I’m grateful to be nourished by. This book is another that I’ll buy and be sure to re-read. Her differentiation between icons and idols is helpful and refreshing and cause for a continual posture of repentance. I also appreciate that though she does share her perspective on various “hot topics” in Christianity she doesn’t force her opinions, instead presenting them as possibilities and typically ending with a sentiment that can be summarized as “but what do I know? I am human and only know a fraction of anything!” This is what keeps me coming back to her writings. She invites the reader to ponder with her, encourages them to ponder with God, and inspires us all to live more fully with Love. A highly recommended, “read a chapter before bed” type of book!
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