Book Review ~ Radical - Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream?

There is a lot of talk about this book lately. I have tried to read it, but its just not me. My husband is reading it, but not getting anything out of him as to his view on it. Which is strange as he is usually one to give me an opinion shortly after starting a book.

A summary from the book:

It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily...

BUT WHO DO YOU KNOW WHO LIVES LIKE THAT? DO YOU?

In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus.

Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment --a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

You can read the first chapter, here.

You can purchase it from WaterBrook Multnomah, or from where ever you purchase your books.

** This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group. **