Price: $14.99 (paperback or ebook)
Publisher: WaterBrook Multinomah
ISBN: 9781601420398
Religion- Christian Life
A book that is described as a self-discovery book, not a self-help book. As Batterson points out in the opening to this book, self-help books are aimed at the self; raising oneself high. He calls it 'idolatry dressed up in a rented tuxedo'.
That may be what Batterson would like the readers to think when reading this book. It isn't about you really, it is about God. But I for one had a difficult time truly picking apart what was about God and not oneself. Granted there are many references to people from the Bible (and more modern Christians as well) that used their own uniqueness to glorify God but really, if this book weren't about the 'self' there would be a lot less in terms of thinking inwardly about oneself.
In the back of the book are some discussion questions that I would think would be meant for a study group but these could very well be done alone. There are many references to David and his life as well, with questions following.
If it seems that I am just putting the book down, I don't mean to, but if the author is stating that it isn't a self-help book because of his definition it, then calling it a self-discovery book doesn't change what it really is: a self-help book.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. (James 4:10)
**Disclaimer: I was given a copy of Soul Print from WaterBrook Multnomah as part of their Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review. I received no compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are my own. See Disclosure/Policies**
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