Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Audiobook

" Wow. I was really impressed by this book. Both an engrossing story about a fascinating and complex man, and a clear and convicting challenge to live in faith-- not just "for something that matters" but wholly committed to God and in obedience to whatever his call might be. "

" My current audio--should be required reading for ALL Christians today. Scary parallels to today's world in this book......... "

" Great book. Pacing was a bit slow at times, but that's expected with a biography. There's something in this book for everyone. If anything, Bonhoeffer shows that Christians need to have a healthy, Biblical interest and understanding of politics. "

" The Lutheran Shindler, some called him. Inspiring true story from NAZI Germany and the sacrifice one man made because of his deep faith and beliefs. "

" Couldn't put it down, is resulting in somber personal reflection. "

" Supremely long but every page is so worth it! Really takes you into the life of a man who not only trusted in the gospel but lived out the gospel! "

" I am still in the process of reading this book, but have taken a turn for a while and finished LAST IN TOWER and am now in the midst of GREAT EXPECTATIONS. I will return to Bonhoeffer in a few days. I still feel it is a very interesting book. "

" Wonderful! So many great quotes and nuggets to study on. "

" I loved this book. It was a fascinating look at an incredible man. I learned a lot about the German perspective on the world wars, and I was convicted by this man's desire to live out his life before God. "

" A powerful story about an incredible life (and death) but a dry sometimes difficult read. "

" Amazing... Humbling... Will shake your foundations... Did mine . "

" This Is a remarkable work. Eric Metaxas has put together this book like a jigsaw puzzle from the bits and pieces from other books. Bonhoeffer has lived a remarkable life, and this biography is one I will think of often and pick it up again in the years to come. "

" What a wonderful, inspiritual book. I found myself in tears several times as I saw what he and others went through and then comparing his devotion to God to my personal walk with God. It would have been an honor to meet him face to face and one day I will:) "

" Amazing! An absolute must read. He led an extrodinary life. It also allowed such insight to life of Germans during WWII "

" Great biography of a servant for Christ! "

" Best book on Bonhoeffer that I have read to date. "

" Reads like a novel. Fast paced and stirring look at bonhoeffer's life. "

" Pretty heavy reading, but able to she'd light on Hitler Germany and the Church's failure to oppose Hitler. Get a better understanding of one of the 20th century's best theologians. "

" Hard book to read... heavy history, profound theology. The man's faith in God is powerful...but story is one more tale of Hilter and absolute Evil. "

" I understood how difficult Bonhoeffer's choices were after reading this book. His quotes are a bit dense and take time to think about, but it's worth the time. "

" Deep, deep, deep. Good information but the book does not move. I found the book informative but not an easy read. Reports on a sad time in world history. "

" Very well written book. It seems so fitting for a time like ours. Bonhoeffer leaves us an example of how we are to live out our Christian faith in a time of extreme evil. It's a long read but worth the time spent. It encourages me to read his writings and who others have written about him. "

" It would be virtually impossible to write a better bio of Bonhoeffer than does Mataxes. Being a long time follower of B., I appreciate this book even more than Ray Monk's brilliant bio. of Wittgenstein, 'The Duty of Genius." "

" One should not pay attention to the fads and prejudices of current culture and thought. Bonhoeffer did not. He constantly tried to figure out what was right and what was wrong based on biblical principals. We need to do more of that today. "

" Wonderful look at a very important Theologian at a critical point in history. "

" I Agree with all the 5 star reviewers. Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy AND hero. Don't miss Metaxas' Acknowledgments. He had me from his first sentence. " It was the summer of 1988- that glorious season of my spiritual nativity." "

" This was one of the most eddifying books I ever have read. He truly loved the Lord in all he thought, said and did. Germany is a better place because of him. "

" Well written, spell binding, well-documented! Bonhoeffer is the best biography I have ever read. It won EPCA Book of the Year. "

" This is one of the best biographies I have ever read. He is an inspirational Christian. I have learned much about living an authentic Christian life from the way this man lived. "

" This was an excellent read and so educational. A must read for every Lutheran! It spawned a craving for books about the that era. "