Blue Like Jazz- Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality Description:

Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality review:
5 stars (wonderful!) - This book was wonderful! I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who don't like Christians or for Christians to challenge them to go deeper and find real freedom. It's worth it, whatever the cost.
5 stars (One Man's "Garbage", Another Man's Treasure ) - This is one of those books that brings out the beauty and honesty of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Don understands that the only way we can survive this world is through community in the body of Christ, and the only way that can happen is through honesty.



Miller uses his testimony to tackle some tough issues like freedom and artistic creativity. He also reminds us through expereinces with his 'liberal friends' what Christ looks like when it comes to social action and where many follwers of Christ have been taking naps. "There is no holiness but social holiness".



Miller is able to paint a picture of who he is in a way that, when you put down the book, you feel like you just had a conversation with him. This book isn't scripture, it's an autobiography [Which means it's about his personal life experiences :) ]. Donald Miller's testimony is one that has the potential to impact many people. Pick up this book today!
5 stars (Not a 5-step guide to living the Christian life - just one person's perspective on life and Christianity.) - After reading some of the reviews posted, I decided to write one of my own. I'd like people to remember that this book isn't a step by step guide on how to live the Christian life. I don't think Donald Miller's intentions (if I may be so bold) are anything other than getting the reader to think about his or her own flawed thinking about Jesus and Christianity.



Some of the reviewers (Garbage comes to mind) ironically fall into that fundamentalist, legalistic category that Miller has written about in his book. I think Miller just wants us to be as honest with ourselves regarding our beliefs and lives and direction, as he has been with himself about his beliefs and life and direction. Our place isn't to judge where he is at or judge his faith. I question one reviewer's statement, "He apparently hasn't grasped what holiness is and doesn't seem to have much of a desire for God's holiness or obedience." Oh, have you??? Has anyone?? Can it be "grasped"?



I only make this suggestion. If you are looking for a book that tells you how to live your Christian life, then don't buy this book. But if you are looking for a shared experience with another believer who can actually be honest about himself with you, then this book is eye opening and thought-provoking.