- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: NavPress (Sep 15 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1576838560
- ISBN-13: 978-1576838563
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,971,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Greg Garrett journeyed through intense depression and even a suicide attempt into the grace that brought him a life of service to others.
This spiritual autobiography can be appreciated by men, women, or teens in its literary style and personal insights of redemptive faith.
This spiritual autobiography can be appreciated by men, women, or teens in its literary style and personal insights of redemptive faith.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Our reading club reviews, Nov 8 2006
By Ryan Gibbons - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth (Paperback)
I have read everything Greg Garrett has had published. For those who would be interested in reading Greg's other works, I would recommend his first novel Free Bird, and especially his novel Cycling. But far and away the best thing I have ever read from him is this book. He gives voice to the two things that Christians typically WILL NOT speak about -- depression and doubt. In a painfully honest and poignant way, Greg shares how he navigated the path that leads through the valley of the shadow of death back into the light and life of living. In so doing, he appears to hold nothing back (another refreshing viewpoint from a Christian). I believe that ANYONE who desires to live a spiritual life will be heavily influenced by Greg's gripping testimony. I mean, who can't learn from a guy that teaches at a conservative Baptist university but is also studying to be an Episcopal priest?
-- Ryan G.
As a person who has suffered from depression Greg Garrett's pure honesty in this book is comforting. I loved hearing how God spoke to him even in his deepest darkest moments. I believe God saved Greg in his deep pit of depression to speak to those like me who have felt the same way. Greg is candid about the ups and downs and struggles in his Walk with Christ and that is being Real, a trait greatly needed in American Christianity today.
-- Anne S.
One of the best books of honest Christianity since Blue Like Jazz. Greg Garrett's testimony encourages and re-energizes the struggling and downtrodden spiritual soul.
-- Joshua J.
As someone who is also pursuing the goal of becoming an Episcopal Priest as I emigrate from evangelical Christianity, Greg's is a voice crying out to me in the wilderness. As someone who also struggles with depression, there are large sections of this book that echo the very situations of my own life. I can't recommend this book enough!
-- Brian P.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A Book for Recovering Fundamentalists and those looking for a gracious God, Oct 26 2006
By R. Kidd "luthsem" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth (Paperback)
I knew Greg from seminary and never knew all of his story except that he was a great writer and I always enjoyed his sermons and lectures but this book is
a godsend. I was raised in a similar dysfunctional religious background and know what he is talking about. There are also people I know that struggle with depression and are afraid to share their story especially with those who call themselves Christians. I highly recommend this book for people who are struggling, hurting and are looking for a gracious God that accepts people unconditionally. God's grace is everywhere even in the suffering of everyday life.
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Honest sharing, Oct 1 2007
By A reader - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth (Paperback)
I love Greg Garrett's willingness to share his questions about his faith in God and religion, and then showing the reader the outcome of this exploration. I already enjoyed his other works and this makes me appreciate him more as a Christian.
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