Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by The Housework Can Wait and Never Too Fond of Books!
Here’s how it works:
- Pick any media (or non-media item) released more than 5 years ago. Remember to keep it book-related!
- Write up a short summary (include the title, author, and cover art, if applicable) and an explanation of why you love it.
- Link up your post at The Housework Can Wait or Never Too Fond of Books.
- Visit as many blogs as you can, reminisce about books you loved, and discover some “new” books for your TBR list – or some other classic!
Thanks for participating, and we look forward to seeing what you choose to remember!
Don’t miss the giveaway winner announcement at the end of this post!
Original Release Date: July 17, 2003
Title: Blue Like Jazz
Author: Donald Miller
Summary: “I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. I used to not like God because God didn’t resolve. But that was before any of this happened.” ―Donald Miller
In Donald Miller’s early years, he was vaguely familiar with a distant God. But when he came to know Jesus Christ, he pursued the Christian life with great zeal. Within a few years he had a successful ministry that ultimately left him feeling empty, burned out, and, once again, far away from God. In this intimate, soul-searching account, Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God.
For anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture.
For anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real.
For anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life.
Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption.
I must have read this book dozens of times when I was struggling to figure out who I was and where I was in my faith. Of course, now I don’t have those struggles anymore – and I no longer believe the same things the author does – but this was a pivotal book in my life.
This book changed my life.
And I will always love it for that reason.
New Year’s Throwback Giveaway
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WE HAVE A WINNER LADIES AND GENTLEMAN!
C’MON DOWN IF YOUR NAME IS MANDY B.
(Please check the Rafflecopter on Lauren’s post to make sure you’re the correct Mandy B.)
If it’s you, check your email. You have 48 hours to respond before another winner will be chosen. Thanks for playing along!
I’ve honestly never heard of this one before but it sounds interesting. I’ve not read a lot of religious books I admit but I might have to pick a copy up. Thanks so much for sharing!
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I’ve heard wonderful things about this book, as well as the movie that came out last year. I need to get around to reading it.
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