Comments on: The Purpose Driven Life – Book Review

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:16:27 +0000

You’re not alone in your love of this book, Joy – it just didn’t put me over the top. Your observation that perhaps it is more for seekers or unbelievers is valid…I am pretty grounded in my beliefs, so maybe that’s why I found it less than satisfying.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:42:09 +0000

If my memory doesn’t fail me (read it in 2004), I found this to be a wonderful book. I do not recall being annoyed with the flaws you stated and I read it twice (once was with a study group). I do love non-fiction and love the organization of this book which added to my liking it.
In most of these kinds of books, the repetition or the explanation of simple concepts are usually meant for seekers or unbelievers or those that need constant reminders. I had that in the back of my mind throughout the book, so it didn’t feel demeaning or condescending.
Sorry you didn’t like it more.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:10:51 +0000

Dana – I didn’t know that about Rick Warren. I respect people who “give back” and that is good to know about him.
Kookie – *nods* Yet people get different things out of books, and perhaps those people really needed to have an understanding of a greater good or purpose and this book opened them up to that. It is a narrow book in many ways, and my hope would be that people could take the good from the text, but continue to be open minded towards others who may have different beliefs and views.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:45:06 +0000

And yet, there are thousands of people who claim this book changed their lives. I’m a little worried that there are that many people in the world who would embrace such a small world-view.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:38:30 +0000

I also did not enjoy this book as much as others–more because i felt I was being talked down to. But i think it is more a book for people who aren’t sure what to think on some basic issues rather than those who do know what they think already.
But I very much admire Rick Warren as a person. He’s really quite amazing and has given away over 90% of any profit he has made on the Purpose Driven books and other products.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:34 +0000

I’ve stopped being surprised by how much we share in terms of beliefs, books, etc… Glad the review was helpful to you!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:01:19 +0000

Looks like this is another area where we have some common views! I, too, have real problem with books like this that prescribe to have the one true answer. I am more in favor of inclusivity also …
Thanks for the review, I had kind of wondered what all the fuss was about. Now I can skip reading it