Review: Interesting read for a non-christian
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 16, 2012
I bought this book because I am in a book club with people of different faiths.  I felt I should learn more about others beliefs if I was going to be able to talk to them.  Because this is a group that values tolerance, hard for someone as opinionated as I am, I read this book with tolerance in mind.While I expected to have my arm twisted to believe someone else's faith, I came away with a new respect for the devotion and integrity possessed by people caring about  their faith and their friends to want to share how they live.  While this book is written for believers who need encouragement to speak about their beliefs, I came away with a new respect for the fears and insecurities they face, namely judgment by others who don't agree with them.  Who likes to be judged.  I may not agree with people who speak about their faith, but after seeing it from the other side of the coin, I think my mind will be more about respecting how others live their lives.However, though the topic is talking about Christianity, I found this an invaluable book on communicating in general, with encouragement to speak in stories, to be understanding of your audience, to speak "to" people, rather than "at" them.  Important reminders for all of us.  For a short read, definitely worth my time.I'm giving it four stars because, since I'm not in the shoes of the intended reader, I'm not sure if all the bases were covered.  Probably, but just in case, that is my oly concern.