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“I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself…I used to not like God because God didn’t resolve. But that was before any of this happened.” —Donald Miller
BLUE LIKE JAZZ
“Don Miller writes like a good improv solo—smooth, sweet, surprising, uplifting, and full of soul and fury and joy. When I finished the last page, I felt warmed, full of hope, and confident that this great book will echo with beauty in many, many lives just as it is doing in mine.” —Brian McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christian
“It’s hard to find people who write about God from a position of commitment but still sound as if they’re being human and honest.…Donald Miller is such a person.” —John Ortberg
“Don Miller has achieved what every Christian writer toils and types for: spiritual relevancy. He has completely revealed himself in his latest effort. Laced with off-guard humor, biting insights, and to-the-point summaries, Blue Like Jazz is a thought-provoking journey toward a God who is not only real but reachable.” —David Allen, HM Magazine
For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture,
For anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real,
For anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life…
Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption.
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"Great book if abit different. Miller takes you down several rabbit trails in each chapter with a line-of-thought writing style and at the end of the chapter, wraps it all up nice and neat. Still, I found myself thinking back on some of the inner dialogue that he conveyed, which is part of what is so captivating about it. Not quite a journal, not quite a christian self help, Blue like Jazz was one of my favorite reads and is in its own respetive catigory."
— Marshall (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Anything you could possibly be experiencing in life is touched upon in the text of this book. It will change you and you will see Christianity without seeing the religion or the belief. "
— Joalby, 2/19/2014 -
" This book has earned the prestigious Medulla Oblongata You-Must-Read-This Award! "
— Medulla, 2/6/2014 -
" 2.8 Stars. (Because I'm crazy like that.) There are little lovely lessons scattered through this book, but it it doesn't look deeply into the Christianity/Christian spirituality that the author is hinting at. "
— Cailyn, 1/21/2014 -
" Any modernists, no matter their spiritual life seems to have an opinion on Christianity. Donald Miller presents a non-religious view of life following Christ in a raw, awkward, likable sense, which will leave you yearning to read page-after-page. Will it change your thoughts on life? Quite possibly. "
— Nathan, 12/29/2013 -
" I'd postponed reading this book because of negative comments I'd heard within my community. However, I believe the problem could be that people quit reading before giving Donald Miller a chance to make his case. We as Christians often come across as prickly and unloving. If we projected more Christ-like acceptance of people (not their sin), they might be more willing, even eager, to hear about the God who accepted us and who will accept them. "
— Julie, 12/22/2013 -
" My son recommended this book for me. Reading this book changed my life! That was the day I learned the difference between religion and relationship with Jesus! I have been walking in it ever since. A+++++ "
— Patricia, 12/14/2013 -
" Gave me a new perspective on my doubts. Sometimes I'll fade away from my faith, but this showed me how I can always stay strong. It just really reassured me and brings me back on track and on top of things with God Really inspiring story. "
— Hannah, 11/29/2013 -
" If we (Christians) can't learn from the part about the confession booth, then we've proven we can't learn anything. "
— Matt, 11/5/2013 -
" Best book Christian book I've read in years! "
— Trish, 11/1/2013 -
" Honest and straight-forward. "
— Vivian, 7/16/2013 -
" Well written ( in a choppy catcher in the rye sort of way), authentic, humble, funny, meaningful. "
— Keifer, 4/2/2013 -
" This book really touched my heart and it was a page turner. "
— Monica, 2/18/2013 -
" I expected to like this book, but I didn't, really. Miller seems too callow to be quite as wise as he's trying to be, imho. "
— Sondra, 1/13/2013 -
" I am not a Christian books reader perse; however, this book is thought provoking for the reader that may be dabbling in the idea of Christianity, isn't sure what they think, or wants a fresh perspective on it. A very easy read and funny too. "
— Stephanie, 10/9/2012 -
" A pretty good book that could've been more well written "
— Yasmine, 9/11/2012 -
" I love reading about Donald Miller's journey. He voices many of my own thoughts and since I am yet too chicken to say them myself, it is freeing to see them in print. "
— Kristi, 12/1/2011 -
" I really liked it. It is an honest exploration of the author's faith. Not a boring moment. "
— Kirsten, 9/29/2011 -
" This was a thought provoking book on Christianity---like it says-nonrelgious views. Not Orthodox---kinda like myself. I really enjoyed this book-not only interesting, but entertaining as well. "
— Sheila, 6/25/2011 -
" My favorite donald miller book. Very conversational and easy to read "
— Kara, 6/14/2011 -
" Beautiful thoughts about love -- love of self, love of others, Christ's love for us, and our love for Jesus. "
— Laura, 6/9/2011 -
" I dont know why so many people I know rave about this book. It def has it's moments but was not the life changer I was thinking it may be. There were also some things I'm not quite sure I agree with throughout the book. "
— Christine, 6/8/2011 -
" My son recommended this book for me. Reading this book changed my life! That was the day I learned the difference between religion and relationship with Jesus! I have been walking in it ever since. A+++++ "
— Patricia, 6/7/2011 -
" This book changed my life when I read it in high school. I really think I need to revisit this book every once in a while. "
— Sydney, 6/3/2011 -
" Great book- funny, thought-provoking, candid and a thoroughly enjoying read. I highly recommend it. "
— Olivia, 5/28/2011 -
" Vulnerable honest, wise, thought provoking, Bible-centric, and humorous. A re-read. And someday I'll find it on a shelf again (or on my e-reader) and read it again. "
— Peggy, 5/28/2011 -
" This is the third time I'm reading this book. Something about Miller's unconventional approach to Christianity resonates with me. "
— Stefanie, 5/27/2011 -
" I love this book, well I love all of Donald Miller's books! "
— Toni, 5/26/2011 -
" Amazing book. First finally read September 2008 in Tahiti on honeymoon. "
— Daryll, 5/20/2011 -
" LOVED some chapters (finding the right church, penquin sex, what you think you're in love) but the writing style and language is less the fluent and not overall very impressive. Good message, bad author style. "
— Amy, 5/17/2011
About Donald Miller
Donald Miller started the Mentoring Project, an organization that helps churches start mentoring programs and pairs mentors with boys in need, in 2005. His work with the fatherless led the Obama administration to invite him onto the president’s task force on fatherlessness and mentoring. He is the director of The Burnside Writers Collective, an online magazine. He is a frequent speaker, appearing at events such as the Women of Faith Conference, the Democratic National Convention, and Harvard University. He still lives in Portland, Oregon with his dog Lucy.
About Mark Smeby
Mark Smeby is on a journey to discover the reality of hope, provide tools and resources to help people understand it for themselves, and then share their stories of how they live hope. Smeby travels around the country delivering messages of hope at live events with his speaking and music.