Donald Miller
Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality (2003)
Author: Donald Miller
Genre: Non-fiction (Essays/Christian)
Book Summary:
This is an autobiographical nonfiction narrative. Don Miller relates how he became to believe in God through personal experiences and conversations. He tells a lot of stories, some from his childhood, some from college, etc. and sometimes intermittently, and sometimes after, relates his thoughts about life. His thoughts are provoked by many things, some as simple as paying rent, others as complicated as the afterlife. Although obviously a Christianity-based book, many of his ideas focus on the basic ethical ideas of right and wrong and simplistic moral values. The chapters are each focused on a different subject for example, magic, confession, change, Gods, etc, and contain stories, anecdotes, and conversations related to that topic.
Geographical Setting: Oregon
Time Period: present day, with some reflection of the past
Appeal Characteristics:
The book’s style is more conversational than any other book about Christianity I have read and leaves out the confrontational “preachy” tones. The author is also extremely likeable, and allows you to see all sides of him. Many of the stories are humorous. Although everyone may not agree with the message of the book, the subjects are certainly brought up in ways that simply promote thinking about them not conversion. The book is easy to read, and allows the reader to read at her own pace, as the chapters are subject-oriented, and not necessarily connected. The book is almost journal-like.
Similar Authors: Brian D. McLaren, Doug Pagitt, Mark Miller
Red Flags: none
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