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Blue Like Jazz (Abridged): Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality Audiobook
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Donald Miller's fresh and original voice may change the way Christians view the "status quo" faith and build a bridge to seekers who believe that organized religion doesn't meet their spiritual needs.
"I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve. . . . I used to not like God because God didn't resolve. But that was before any of this happened." In Donald Miller's early years, he was vaguely familiar with a distant God. But when he came to know Jesus Christ, he pursued the Christian life with great zeal. Within a few years he had a successful ministry that ultimately left him feeling empty, burned out, and, once again, far away from God. In this intimate, soul-searching account, Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God.
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"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 (5 out of 5 stars)
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" 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 -
" 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.