What a refreshing read! It was so convicting to read of sins that are common to us all ... that we don't even know we have but groan in recognition when we read of them. And it was so refreshing to read of the ready remedy to our sin! This clever series of fictional letters was simultaneously a page-turner and a slow read -- I kept rereading passages to let the truths soak in. Wonderfully written. Highly recommend!
I honestly cringe thinking about papercuts. I'm struggling to get through. Must overcome.
I like the book- I spent a little bit of time diving into the book. I love reading RM's comments and intros to each recipe. It helped me plan my first gathering of our community group. I realized I could make a big batch of a stew I make often. I actually was able to sit and figure out the amounts I'd need for that using the comparisons of recipes and explanations. I'm going to officially use one of the recipes at our November gathering. I enjoy the "real life" quality of this book. Kind of like having an experienced friend in your kitchen helping you to feel less intimidated.
Love, love, love this book. And... I'm a MAN. Very insightful for sure, and the Screwtape Letters style made is so much fun to read. I haven't enjoyed a book this much in a long time. My wife and daughters are reading it now, and I purchased a copy for my pastor and his wife. This book will remain on our shelf as a useful resource as we have opportunity to counsel other women. Well done, Tilly!
I think my grandson will enjoy this and improve his reading skills.
This is in constant rotation in our home. Although, it goes by “Pirate’s Doom” per our three-year-old son.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s written in a gripping and convicting way. You can’t put it down without feeling the pain points of your own sins pressed. It was also very informative of attitudes and emotions that we experience in ourselves and others but it doesn’t hold back calling them what they are. I feel like fairness is such a sticking point right now so articulating how God made the world and our borrowed glories was extremely helpful to me and how I lead my family through blessing and sharing in others joy. Like when your brother-in-law pays cash for a Cubertruck haha!
Every nation would benefit from having more thinkers like Stephen Wolfe. The principals laid out in this book are incredible thorough and easy to understand. This book has definitely helped me shape my political thinking and my thoughts on civic duty as a Christian
From the excellent artwork throughout to the wonderful, easy to read (and very entertaining) story, this book is awesome; an instant favorite!
My son loves it, and I can read it again and again without getting bored. Quality illustrations tell their own story about the characters that hopefully we meet in future books!
My 4 y/o daughter loves the book, Rose is obviously her favorite. I love the detail in the illustrations, we discovered many "minor" details that add to the charm of the book. Interesting storyline, made my wife and I have some deep discussions that our older children could also take part in: is Crispin guilty of toxic masculinity? Is the author trying to communicate that Rose's role as a girl in the adventure should be limited to just housekeeping?
Very Biblical and very practical in the way of masculinity and headship! Men, take responsibility and go love your family!