U2 We get to carry each other
Subtitle: The Gospel according to U2
By: Greg Garrett
Contributors: Foreword by Brian D. McLaren
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Louisville, KY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9780664232177
Subjects: U2 (Musical group); Rock music; Religion; Religious aspects; Christianity; Christian Living
First sentence: The rock band U2 - bassist Adam Clayton, drummer Larry Mullen Jr., guitarist and keyboard player The Edge (born Dave Evans), and singer Bono (born Paul Hewson) . emerged from nowhere - almost literally.
Description: Who among us has not experienced hearing a song that moved us deeply, that spoke to us in truly spiritual way despite its secular nature? Millions of fans have found that inspiration in the music of U2. Now, on the heels of their latest studio album, No Line on the Horizon, comes this engaging and informative examination of the spirituality that drives U2, a band whose influence has spread far beyond music and whose songs encourage listeners to put their faith into action for the sake of the poor and marginalized.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: The Gospel according to U2
pagenum: 1; title: Belief: all because of you, I am
pagenum: 23; title: Communion: sometimes you can't make it on your own
pagenum: 56; title: Social Justice: we need love and peace
pagenum: 85; title: Conclusion: Ten Spiritual Lessons from U2
pagenum: 117; title: Afterword: NoLine on the Horizon.
pagenum: 120