Revolución Irresistible / The Irresistible Revolution

from tmamone

Love him or hate him, you can't say that Shane Claiborne doesn't make you think. In "The Irresistible Revolution," Claiborne challenges the Church to think differently about poverty, materialism, and love. Part memoir, part manifesto, the book follows Claiborne from his Tennessee childhood to wor...

from kungfuquaker

As soon as I finished reading this book I ran out and bought another copy which I shoved into my pastor's hands and said, "You have to read this book!" I had never read anything like it. I realize that I am idealistic, but the idea of being able to turn the world upside down by simply living your...

from rwk

This book made me believe I could not only imagine - but could do, even be - another way of 'church'. This book made me believe I could make a difference. Though I do agree with what szarka said - he deserves better editing - I loved it, and can't recommend it highly enough.

from the_awesome_opossum

Shane Claiborne is a radical. So he writes to draw attention to his cause and, to some extent, to himself. I didn't agree with everything he advocated for ministry and political action, but I certainly was compelled by it. I, along with many, have been feeling disillusioned by the stagnant and co...

from JennyElizabeth

I've rarely heard such an authentic voice in a Christian book. Claiborne passionately delivers his experiences, his beliefs, his struggles, and his dreams to the reader, trying to be both challenging and respectfully humble to the church and community. His attitude and heart are a great witness.