A review by ashlurtis
How Should We Then Live?: The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture by Francis A. Schaeffer

challenging informative slow-paced

3.75

Even though the title is not misleading, I was not fully prepared for how in depth this book would be. I could definitely see it being used as a textbook, with all of its references and studies sprinkled throughout. For me, the beginning moved quickly, the middle and ends much much slower. 

I think this book is really well written and clearly communicates the points Schaeffer intends, but I still found myself wishing for the reading experience to be OVER haha. I think it's just the depth of the content that became overwhelming after a while. At first, it was kind of fun to feel like I was back in school again, and then it was less fun. There are a LOT of things to think about in this book.

I do really appreciate the structure and clarity provided here and I am glad I read this book, but I am not sure I would want to read it again...