The author of My Beautiful Idol is on a quest to be successful---in a lucrative job at an advertising agency, in ministry work, even in his relatio...
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Aug 19, 2008
Amy
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Pete Gall writes about his life and his journey to understanding who is he is, who God is and all those things he hides behind so no one can truely see him. It's kind of like his process of becoming a more authentic and loving person and it's not always about what you do that makes you good, but who are you.
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Oct 26, 2008
Jonesbrand
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He is real and stays true to his convictions. The ending had the most meaning for me, but my heart grew heavy as he described his sad perspective about service and ministry. We can only live with the light that we have and if love seeks the best in others isn't that real? I can't identify.
Aug 03, 2011
Mark
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Okay, so I can't say honestly (since this is a tell-all, 'confessional' type book) that I liked either this book or that I even like the author very much. I bought it because of the endorsements by Donald Miller, Rob Bell, Philip Yancey, and Shane Clairborne. Also because it seemed to have a literary quality to it.
There were a few good quotes and for a few moments I had hope...No surprise since the author used to work in an ad agency and knows how to write/sell. His wife states early on that he' More...
There were a few good quotes and for a few moments I had hope...No surprise since the author used to work in an ad agency and knows how to write/sell. His wife states early on that he' More...
Jan 03, 2010
Scooterbgooter
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I Like this author. He is authentic and transparent. He shares his journey, leaving his job and the life that goes with it, to follow his passion for God.
"The world of advertising creates need and sells product, behavior, impressions, services, approaches, tones, movements to build a brand--a personal brand to identify us." Makes me consider; 'what is my brand? Am I authentic? What is it hiding?'
"The truth about my success is that God let me walk with More...
"The world of advertising creates need and sells product, behavior, impressions, services, approaches, tones, movements to build a brand--a personal brand to identify us." Makes me consider; 'what is my brand? Am I authentic? What is it hiding?'
"The truth about my success is that God let me walk with More...
Jun 10, 2011
Chris
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I read this book a few years ago after receiving a review copy. It popped up on a list of "Suprisingly Life-Changing Books" an old college friend put together and I was reminded that it's one of my favorite spiritual memoirs. I'm going to dig up my copy this weekend and probably give it another read. Gall deals with quite a few subjects that no other writer has dealt with such painful honesty. Things like the tenuous interplay of romance and spirituality in relationships, unhealthy eat
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May 02, 2009
Brad
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In My Beautiful Idol, Gall tells his personal story and shares spiritual reflections and insights along the way, delivering an engaging combination of both. Gall is very transparent about his life and his spiritual development and formation. I appreciate his honesty and the rawness of his story telling.
Many of his stories are hilarious, thanks to that raw quality. One of the funnier stories involves a coed small group in which the leader asks the members what their biggest tempt More...
Many of his stories are hilarious, thanks to that raw quality. One of the funnier stories involves a coed small group in which the leader asks the members what their biggest tempt More...
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Aug 01, 2008
James
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Incredible! This guy is a great writer and so honest. I loved this book!
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Jan 04, 2010
Rachel
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a must-read confessional memoir. while it is boring in some parts and tends to get a bit waffly from time to time, there is just something about it that makes you keep reading.
Mar 25, 2011
Kharissa
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This book had some ups and downs in my opinion. Overall I thought the author offered some great insights that the reader can either quickly pass over or give time to ponder the depth of them before moving forward in the text. I struggled at times to stay with the book, but I highly recommend finishing. It's worth it.
Aug 09, 2010
Mac
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I don't really know what to say here...it was alright. Not as insightful as I expected it to be...but more entertaining than I expected...so, yeah. No complaints on this one I guess.
Jul 02, 2010
Ken
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I loved Pete's style and his honesty more. Reminded me of Donald Miller's works. I needed to hear the unvarnished, unrehearsed truth from Pete. Thankfully, others are "telling the truth" these days despite the best wishes of mainstream denominations.
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