Blue Like Jazz
About a week or so ago I was standing in my pastor and close friend, Brad’s, office when he threw a book at me, “Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller”. He asked me if I had read it, in which I replied, no and he said I should give it a read. Then in the normal Brad fashion added the disclaimer that if I had too much on my plate or didn’t have any interest to feel free to say no. This would be the third book Brad has recommended… I loved the first two so I had no doubt I wouldn’t like this one as well.
Well, it sat on my beside table for a few days as I was hectic and had no time to read. Finally the other night when I wanted to just wind-down for the day I picked up the book and began to read. Two chapters later I realized I needed to sleep if I wanted to be productive the next day as it was already late when I began reading. I wrote down a quote from that first reading which impressed me because I have to like a book A LOT to want to quote from it…
Another day or two passes and I’m trying my best to read whenever I have a free second because I’m that intrigued by this book. Finally tonight after work, dinner and some household cleaning I decided to read. I had a feeling I would be reading for some time so I got prepared. I went into the great room and lit a fire in the fireplace, put on some quiet Christmas music and began to read as the snow started to fall outside.
TEN chapters… yes… TEN as in about 125 pages later I finally decided it was time for me to start getting ready for bed. I’m addicted to this book. I was thinking about finishing the book tonight but since I’m getting tired I wanted to make sure I didn’t fall asleep while trying to read so I think I’ll finish it tomorrow night (if possible). The book is amazing.
I have been in the church all my life and have been a Christ-follower for years. This makes you look at your faith and relationship with God in a completely new light. The book is very deep and as a believer will make you think but also I feel inspire you. I can’t wait to finish the book and look at maybe getting some of his other work to read. I have a huge list of things I’d like to publish on this blog… I just need to find time to write them, one of them being a book review and maybe a post or two about the deep content of this book. I think I could form some spiritually deep articles derived from the inspiration and theme this book presents. We’ll see what I come up with.
Just thought I’d share. If you’re looking for an AWESOME read… believer or not… go pick up a copy.
Night,
- JM
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