Orthodoxy Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Though I agree with Chesterton's point of view, I did not find Orthodoxy to be an enjoyable read. This book moves at a snail pace. "

" One of the most life changing books I've ever read, Orthodoxy is the telling of Chesterton's philosophical search for truth,which led him to Christ in the end. I love his wit, paradoxical writing style, and his sense of wonder. "

" I have just found the source of all turgidity in my own writing. But I suppose it's worth it. Thanks, GK! "

" Chesterton found that modern thought is tightly rational, but ugly and self-destructive, ultimately underlining reason. Christian orthodoxy, on the other hand, explains how we can be astonished by the world and yet fond of it. It provides a foundation for proper loyalty to the world, a fulfilling explanation to the oddities of life, the values necessary for reformation and freedom, along with romance, meaning, and unbounded joy. "

" I'll admit that I put this book down 18 months ago and have yet to pick it back up, but I really, really want to like this book. I just can't. I wanted to read this book because of the influence it, along with Chesterton's other books, had on C.S. Lewis, of whom I am a huge fan. However, I could hardly get past the second chapter. In an attempt to give Chesterton another chance, I read The Man Who Was Thursday, which I did enjoy a good deal more, but was disappointed by the end. In my opinion, Lewis surpassed his master. "

" Lots of truth! Quite logical. "

" I like how Chesterton flips thinking upside down. But I think a lot of what he had to say was specific to the times. "

" If you like CS Lewis, you'll like this. "

" I love G.K. Chesterton's rhetoric, especially his knack for drawing adept and lively metaphors to make his points. It made me think, another point in this book's favor. "

" The author of this book was amazing and after reading this you will understand just how far ahead of his time he was. "

" brilliant, insightful, hilarious at turns. this book is chesterton at his best. this book really shows how "the foolishness of God is wiser than the wisdom of men". if you've never read chesterton, this is the place to start. "

" Good as a witty defense of Christianity. Some of his metaphors are rather obtuse and I read it a bit and then go to another book and then come back... "

" This was an odd book to read since my introduction to Chesterton came through his quirky but lovable stories. "

" I read during the C. conference. "

" Sharp witted, lively, lovely. "

" i set out to create my own brand of heresy. and as i put the finishing touches on it, i discovered that it was orthodoxy. story of my life. "

" I feel like this book was generally over my head (I always struggle with books that were written years and years ago), but it was good nonetheless, the parts I understood at least. :) "

" The chapter on the "Ethics of Elfland" is a beautiful reminder to keep emotion within the walk with Christ. An excellent book, providing a critique of Nietzsche and determinism. "

" I immensely enjoyed this feast of logic and love. Well done, Mr. Chesterton. "

" One of the best books ever on the chrsitian faith as such "

" One of the most life changing books I've ever read, Orthodoxy is the telling of Chesterton's philosophical search for truth,which led him to Christ in the end. I love his wit, paradoxical writing style, and his sense of wonder. "

" Though I agree with Chesterton's point of view, I did not find Orthodoxy to be an enjoyable read. This book moves at a snail pace. "

" Splendid! Chesteron's flair for thought-provoking and delightful prose is on full display here. More than worthy of its reputation as a classic. "

" Although Chesterton included many references to his contemporaries and to the issues of his day, most of them now obscure, the clarity of his writing and the force of his argument made this an interesting and surprising read for me. "

" Outstanding. I use a pc and Kindle for PC to read ebooks. It is wonderful to click on a word and get a good definition and pronunciation. Also another click with get you to google or wiki. I needed it in this book! I need to read and study it more. This man is deep! "

" I read about 4/5ths of this book. It starts off with profound thoughts then just peters out. I couldn't get behind his support of Fairyland versus Modernity. In fact, I didn't understand his grips against modernity. "

" Love this author also. On a par with C. S. Lewis. "