Easily read and absorbed
933570
This gives a pretty good survey of church history. I agree with other reviewers about the anti-Roman Catholic bias but he doesn't give the reformers any free passes either. I'm grateful for the references at the end of each chapter so that the reader can go more deeply into events that he can only cover broadly in an overview of this kind.

I was pretty surprised in his treatment of Christianity in Nazi Germany that he mentioned Karl Barth and Marin Niemoller - but not Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who is virtually a Saint to most Protestants and is venerated by more than a few Catholics, because of his leadership of the Confessing Church. Even for a quick cover of the topic, Bonhoeffer rated at least a mention. There are many good books about him that cover much Christian ground.

This book's value is in the fact that it's so easy to read and covers the basics of church history; the reader comes away with a solid understanding of Christian historical background.
4307436
totally absorbing with humor, humanity and thoughtfulness for one wanting to know more about your universal environment. it,s very readable.
2222216
Well written and easy to absorb information. The title may be a little sensational, but the authors provide a lot of evidence and references for their statements.
2739988
Delivered promptly and in new condition; book is well written and easy to read and absorb
646329
Context and content flowed-well, easy comprehension, and very informative. Even laypersons can benefit from reading "The Ministry and Purpose of the Associate Pastor".
1629297
Very readable (I have no background in linguistics). Tackles a monster question (How did language come to be the way it is?) and provides an easy to absorb answer. I thought it would take me forever to read this book, I'm about to finish it after a couple of days. It's not easy to understand how much of the answer provided is the author's opinion and how much is accepted by the Klingon High Council for Linguistic Affairs but seeing how the KHC was wrong in the past, maybe that doesn't matter much. Highly recommended. Examples from an astonishing number of languages.
2780124
Though this book could easily be read in the space of less two hours, I took a week or more to complete it. The book involves one deeply in the lives of the characters, and I wanted time to reflect on the different phases of life, and the way God was working in the life of the author. It is written candidly as an extortive, and introspective narrative. I appreciate the approach of "laying all the cards on the table", and by the end of the book, you feel as though you have just completed an intimate conversation with her. As a counselor, and more importantly a Christian, one of the author's primary goals was to use her life experience to encourage others along their journey. She emphasizes how our life's decisions affect us for good or for evil, describing each one as a bridge - leading either somewhere or nowhere. A perfect balance is found between the ultimate Sovereignty of God and the Free Will He permits us to exercise, which gives our earthly existence glimpses of either one afterlife or another. The book calls for serious introspection and emphasizes that life is not a game to be taken casually, but a race to be run conscientiously. Finally the book ends on a note of redemption: recognition of a praying Christian heritage/lineage passed down generationally, and how that conscientious decision of faithfulness has set a precedent for the family. Read...and be blessed! "Faber est quisque fortunae suae"
16797
The book was later out in a orderly manner with material and information that could be easily understood. I highly recommend it.
533927
Easy to read and easy to comprehend for those interested in the 'science' of Ayurveda. I like her style of writing and casual tone.
2599475
Readable and inspiring. Easily the best translation.
3266769
This text does a great job of covering a lot of material in an approachable way. The writing is well paced rather than dry, making it easy to absorb the content without it becoming a chore.
3403268
The book helps one to assess and find balance in one's spiritual, social, cognitive, and biological needs. The writing is easily understandable for the lay person.
3718285
I read this in preparation for a trip to Finland. It was an easy way to absorb the history and to understand better what I was seeing.
3059057
The "feel" of this Bible, soft and pliable, as well as the easy to read font size (by NO means "gigantic" but definitely clear and legible) make it a welcome reading companion.  My only disappointment is that it does not have any subheadings for quick identification of scripture lessons but the modest price more than compensates.  I also like that there is room to easily underline passages and add personal notes in the margins.
173286
I enjoyed the ease of reading, the inclusion of references and the categorization of the topics.  It has encouraged me to research further.
666056
I read this book easily in one or two sittings.  It was very accessible to the layperson, though full of good scientific backup for the statements made.  Very enjoyable and helpful book.
1925212
When I am enjoying a book I read slowly and purposefully. I back up and read the sentence, or even the page, again to be certain that I have absorbed all that I can in that moment. I savor a good book like an expensive celebratory meal, and The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers was indeed worthy of such a purposeful pace.

I hardly read a page of this book that a tear didn't roll down my cheek. I placed my bookmark at the end of many chapters and lay it aside so that I could sob, and heal and understand. Thank you, Amy Hollingsworth, for sharing your insights and allowing me to be the receiver of Fred Rogers intended messages, that it is okay to feel and it's right and good to be honest and kind and to see the beauty in others and in myself.

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