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If it makes you feel any better, it's not in the top twenty according to most sources. But, yes. I agree that it's a decent book, but it doesn't seem to warrant the hype. I think perhaps it sells a lot of copies because church groups tend to buy it in bulk. This book has the power to transform Christian families, if only for as long as it takes to revert back to the sinful old ways.
LOL But it is a very motivational book for Christians! Dec 18, PM. I second Phil's comment that "The book has the power to transform Christian families, if only for as long as it takes to revert back to the sinful old ways. I takes descipline to build habits that fosters character, and this book certainly accomplishes that in a simple way that can be understood by readers. I have taken the same approach with my book "Roots - a metapor and acronym for the Christian life.
Jan 01, PM. Alot of money was spent by the publisher getting it out there! By the way I am a retired Christian Ed. I know whereof I speak! Today's churches are so desperate to lead people to faith, we will try anything.
Oh, except deeply studying the Scripture and really leadiing in spiritual discipline, that's too hard. Jan 02, AM. I like the book. The message is a powerful one. I read it some time ago. I think it did have a hand in the transformation of my thinking. How big an impact I am not sure. I am person who tries to live life by purpose. Higher consciousness is a goal of mine.
I can see why a lot of people would invest in this book. I can't argue whether it deserves second place. Book only has the power to transform you if you are open to being transformed or changed. It is never anyone's place to judge. True transformation takes time and much more than 40 days. You have to be heart pressed to transform.
True transformation is a inner change. The manifestation of outward characteristics are a byproduct not the other way around. You can't just change habits and expect transformation.
You have to change your thinking and thereby your habitual practices will re-adjust. This book does have a really positive message and it is one of the better inspirational books I have read. During the height of its popularity this book sold in mass. A lot of churches bought this book in bulk for their congregants. Mar 08, AM. This is a wonderful book where one can focus on their purpose as who they were created to be.
One comes to the realization that they were created for purpose. This realization is life changing. Once you realize your purpose you don't want to go back to your old ways.
Mar 13, PM. The book puts in plain language what Christianity is all about, without religious mumbo-jumbo. I think a lot of folks are looking for that, hence the book's popularity. I have no idea, I thought it was okay but overrated to the core. William wrote: "The book puts in plain language what Christianity is all about, without religious mumbo-jumbo.
It wasn't the book for my personal taste since I thought it was too simplistic. At the same time, though, that might be what attracts people to it in the first place, the chance to read a book about Christianity that doesn't require any previous knowledge.
In that perspective I considerer it to be a good book, one that is accessible by anyone that wants to read it. Apr 03, PM. I keep used copies of this book with bibles in my car I think it is an excellent book for new believers, the simplicity is perfect for someone who is just beginning to explore their faith as it is not overwhelming or complicated. May 05, AM. Kelly wrote: "I keep used copies of this book with bibles in my car I think it is an excellent book for new believers, the simplicity is perfect for someone who is just beginning to explore their faith as it I am a new believer and did not grow up going to church.
It's all pretty new to me. Reading books like this one has helped me to open the Bible and study it. May 12, AM.
This book had a tremendous amount of publicity and thousands of churches had church wide and small group lessons from its use. It was also encouraged in my church to buy books and pass them along to people who needed to hear the word of God, the purpose for the church and how you become part of the church family.
All in all, I thought it was a great book. But once read it should be passed on to another person who could benefit. You probably wouldn't read it more than once. May 14, PM.
I have it and read through it. Its written like a devotion to do in 40 days. In , Zondervan published the semi-autobiographical The Purpose Driven Church , a book that soon proved popular and influential in teaching the principles of church growth.
While the book was targeted squarely at pastors and church leaders, it introduced Warren to the leaders who would be key to the success of his next work.
In Zondervan released The Purpose Driven Life , a forty-day devotional meant to lead the reader on a spiritual journey. Warren considered it an anti-self-help book, a manifesto for Christian living in the twenty-first century. The forty devotional readings are divided into five themes:. The book was released hand-in-hand with a substantial viral marketing campaign meant to take advantage of the Internet and to encourage word-of-mouth and bulk sales.
The 40 Days of Purpose campaign invited pastors to lead their entire churches through the book, reading it day-by-day and even preaching sermons provided by Warren. Some 20, churches eventually took advantage of the program. The book received a substantial and unexpected boost in March when Brian Nichols, a man wanted for a series of shootings in Atlanta, took Ashley Smith hostage in her apartment. During the seven hours he held her captive, she read chapter 32 aloud and later suggested that this helped in his decision to release her.
Just two months later it had crossed the 1 million threshold and was awarded the Platinum Book Award. In it was awarded the Double Diamond Award for sales exceeding 20 million. It became and remains the bestselling hardcover non-fiction book in history and has now tallied over 32 million sales. It is the second most translated book after the Bible.
Warren was now one of the most influential Evangelicals in the world. Despite the success, Warren seemed unchanged and unimpressed, giving away the vast majority of the proceeds and returning all the salary Saddleback had paid him over the years.
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