119 - Fyodor Dostoevsky

This book was an excellent read.  I found the author to be insightful and a great writer.  The only complaint was that this book seemed to drag at times.  Dostoevsky was an excellent writer, but not the most interesting man on the planet.  To be honest, it made me wonder if there were some individuals who accomplished great things, but didn't live in a way worth writing about.  Dostoevsky wrote some amazing books, and was a great Christian man, yet his biography was less than incredible.

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118 - Bonhoeffer

I felt pretty sure that I would have difficulty reading the book, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous Gentile vs. the Third Reich, but really wanted to know about the man, so I ordered the book on CD. I am so glad I did! The reader, Malcolm Hillgartner, has the best expression, is clear to understand, and handles the German names and phrases with ease and authentic accent. Is is easy to get into the mood of the story and find myself involved with Bonhoeffer's life struggles as I listen to this biography which was written so masterfully by Eric Metaxas. All my life I have heard reference to the ideas or writings of Bonhoeffer from the pulpit, and had no idea who the man himself was. This book makes him so real. The title is a rich summary of Bonhoeffer's life, and I would add to it: Hero.

117 - With

Skye Jethani's latest book is incredible.  When was the last time and thought about the way you lived your life?  Do you live it for God?  Or under God?  Or maybe even over God?  Well this whole book is dedicated to getting you to begin to live your live with God.  Not just say that's how you're living, but really live your life with God.  You'll evaluate the way you were brought to Christ and what kind of teaching you are receiving on Sundays as you read through this book.  You'll reconsider the attitude you have towards God, is He a police office?  A grandfather?  A genie?  Or is He a friend who you live alongside?  I strongly recommend this book for everyone who calls themselves a Christian.  It's an excellent book for evaluating where you are in your relationship with God, and how you can live life with Him.

I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson in exchange for a fair and honest review.  The opinions above are my own, no one elses.