Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan is an adventure story at heart, and I’ve always been a sucker for adventure stories. Egan’s novel set in 1940s New York is beautifully written and well researched. This is a much more traditional novel than Egan’s Pulitzer winning Visit From the Goon Squad. It is certainly not perfect… Continue reading Manhattan Beach | Jennifer Egan
Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture
Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture is one of the most helpful Christian-living books I’ve read in a long time. David Murray has experienced burnout in his pastoral life to the point of harming his health. He brings a wealth of wisdom to the subject. Don’t think this book is just for… Continue reading Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture
The Character of the Church
The Character of the Church by Joe Thorn is the second book in Thorn’s trilogy on the church. The marketing copy says each book can be read in an hour. I didn’t test that claim, but they are short and easily read. Thorn avoids theological jargon and explains everything in everyday language, so the… Continue reading The Character of the Church