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    <body><![CDATA[I found this book in our Calvary bookstore a couple years ago and never started it, thinking it was an Old Testament study of the kings. Instead, it is a wonderfully written story (in play form in Two Acts) with King Saul, King David and Absalom. It was a call to remembrance of Who is in control and...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34991715">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[OUCH! OK - you're hurting and confused about poor leadership.  So you go read a book about three kings: Saul, David, and Absolom.  It is like a play unfolding before you as you turn the pages.  Ah, there is Saul... now that is the bad leader who is attacking me!  Ah, and there is David... that must ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7393518">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I went through a phase of intense bitterness/ cynicism/ dislike for many &quot;Christian&quot; authority figures. Alot of this was directly related to my attending a Christian University. This book was what God used to change my perspective, and teach me about the gift of brokeness.<br/><br/>The b...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/19102226">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Good lessons about how King David responded in a Godly way toward a harsh leader who was over him, and how he also responded as a leader to a young leader under him.  There are good lessons here for leaders about modeling God's character in leadership.  The book also addresses readers who are not le...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41484578">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Powerful. A must read for anyone in a leadership position. Edwards illuminates the Godly principle of surrender through the example of David.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A Tale of Three Kings is one of my favorite books of all time. The way Edwards writes sparked an interest in me to read all of his other works. I love the story and the dialogue between the biblical characters. The lesson of brokenness and humility that is taught truly pierces the heart.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is an inward journey, for the brokenhearted.<br/>I'ts about three kings, and how we can all identify to one or the other.  David, Saul and Absolom(David's son).  I did not put the book down, it was super easy read.  only 105 pages I read it in two days.  Absolutely loved it.  ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is kind of an off-beat, arty book that has incredible content. I need to read it again as it is a very poignant description of life's setbacks (sometimes in the form of mistreatment from others) are powerful opportunities for God to refine. A MUST READ!]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This  book  provides  consolation  to  those  who  have  been  wounded  by  someone  in  a  position  of  importance  in  any  degree  while  at  the  same  time  not  allowing  the  reader  to  sulk  as  there  is  a  call  for  self-examination.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[One of the most powerful books I've ever read. Very short, very poetic. If you have every considered leadership especially in the Christian sphere this is the book for you.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[If you ever have a problem with your boss, or as a boss this is an amazing read... probably the best Christian book I have ever read.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is a very insightful dramatization of the contrast in character quality found in three Old Testament kings: Saul, David and Absalom. If you are familiar with the biblical story of these three kings (in the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel) you'll be impressed with how true this character study ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/68396054">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[The Three Kings examine the lessons learned from the choices made by Israels Kings:  Saul, David, &amp; Absalom.<br/><br/>There are two types of people:  Sauls and David<br/><br/>Sauls are individuals who ascend to power only to become prisoners of their own success - it becomes who they are.<br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/37173028">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Amazing insight in this story.  I love the short, read-aloud type of conversation in this story.  I love the snapshots of the three kings, and I love how it pierced into my very heart and caused me to look at my own self.  However, now that I have read this book, I know I am responsible for the cont...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70491197">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I wasn't crazy about this author's style of writing, but I liked the reminder that God uses our circumstances to mold and shape us, and our role is to be obedient and open to Him.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoyed reading this book on &quot;brokeness&quot; based on three kings and how they were broken in the Bible. ]]></body>
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