"All the law and prophets hang on this-- Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. And the second is like the first-- love your neighbor as yourself."

That's it. That's what this book is about. When Jesus gives us the cliff notes to the His entire word, perhaps we should back up and take note.

Just a wonderful book. Thank you Rick Warren.


No substance   November 5, 2002
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rick Warren makes many good points but fails to provide substance to back them up. He makes statements that are claiming certain things, but doesn't back them up with actually explanation and research. This book would be much better if it didn't focus on so many different things. There is no depth because there is too much content.
My other main issue with this book is the focus on works. This book is all about doing and doesn't leave room for the grace of God. I would predict that many people would read this book and be left feeling guilty or overwhelmed by all the things Christians need to do. Don't get me wrong, I believe that if we truly love God we will act on that love, but that doesn't seem to be the point in this book.


Better than "Prayer of Jabez"!   November 4, 2002
 12 out of 18 found this review helpful

I've been a minister for 30 years, and am a "read-a-holic". This book is one of the most thought provoking books for me since The Prayer of Jabez...in fact it think it has been more meaningful.


Change your Life   November 3, 2002
 8 out of 9 found this review helpful

This is an awesome book - I wish I had read it 20 years ago. I highly recommend it to every Christian, from teenager to elderly. Take 40 days to read it, a chapter a day and meditate on it. It is well worth the investment.


Best Book I've EVER read   November 1, 2002
 8 out of 9 found this review helpful

I've read all of Dr. Warren's other books (Answers To Life's Difficult Questions, The Power To Change Your Life, Personal Bible Study Methods, The Purpose Driven Church, etc) but he outdid himself with this one. WOW! So much wisdom, biblical insight, and meat on every page. I will be re-reading this book at least once a year, and I'm going to give it to all my friends for Christmas.