PositiveLibrary JournalHis well-crafted story is realistic and poignant ... The author’s journey will be a familiar one to many readers who struggle to find meaning in their day-to-day existence and their ability to conquer any threats against it.
Rob Bell
MixedLibrary JournalPastor Bell...attempts to cover a lot in this semiautobiographical look at the meaning of life—and that’s part of the problem. Written in Bell’s signature poetic style, the work is at its best when examining his family of origin and its history of unacknowledged grief, which has had far-reaching generational effects. Bell’s subsequent storytelling about his career arc, including his ministerial rise and fall, lacks the intensity of the early part of the book and proves less engaging ... While...Bell’s focus on the power of and necessity for love is reassuring, the abstract quality of the prose might lose some readers. Bell’s use of line breaks for emphasis when making his points can also grow tedious ... A sincere but not particularly compelling effort.
