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217 reviews

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Violence

The Bishop Is Coming!: A Practical Guide for Bishops and Congregations by Paul V. Marshall

funny informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life by Rowan Williams

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

This is the second in a three-part series of posts about the Rowan Williams triptych of "being" books. Being Christian, Being Disciples, and Being Human.

This short book is articulate, thought-provoking, accessible, and excellently written. It is thoughtful, insightful, and, in my experience, prompts rich and powerful discussions about life as a Christian. Williams writes broadly enough that I believe this book would be useful for anyone interested in Christian discipleship, regardless of their background or church/denominational affiliation.

In my own context, it was delightful to read someone writing from an Anglican perspective, even if not explicitly identified as such. So often, for Canadian Anglicans, we must make use of theological writing from other churches or other cultural contexts, including some "translation" for our own. Williams's writing is Anglican, but broad enough in its descriptions that it is immediately usable.

I highly recommend Being Disciples for individual study and reflection as well as for study and discussion groups.

As always, a longer review is available on bookishpriest.com. Thanks for reading!

Touching Cloth: Confessions and communions of a young priest by Fergus Butler-Gallie

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus by Pete Scazzero, Rich Villodas

hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

2.75

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Low, Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

The Keeper by Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

The Butterfly's Burden by Mahmoud Darwish

emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.5