A bestseller These 11 personal conversion stories are unlike any you've ever read. They're packed with biblical, theological, and historical proof...
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Dec 06, 2011
Trevor
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Most of these eleven 'converts' seem to speak with virtually identical voices. Of the eleven ten are male, and it sems to me, big fat American egos at that. Mostly the are coming from a fundamentalist protestant background and are convinced by the authenticity of Catholic teaching and its traditions when compared to the endless splitting of the protestant world.
These are not really spiritual stories, they speak to your head, not your heart. They are about power, being elite, in with More...
These are not really spiritual stories, they speak to your head, not your heart. They are about power, being elite, in with More...
Nov 14, 2010
Daniel
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I actually really enjoyed this. The book is almost worth it just for the stories of conversion alone, all of which are quite fascinating. Most of the stories are of double-jump converts to Catholicism via Protestantism, and the converts' theological as well as personal journeys provide lots of moments for laughing and for introspection on the part of the reader. While the book is definitely edited with an angle to conversion to Catholicism, it should be noted that as it challenges Protestants, C
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May 07, 2009
Frank
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Madrid is a publisher and editor and has written many aplogetic books. I have listened to him on TV but have not read him. This book turned into a much better book than I expected. One person in particualTim Staples offer so much information on the Bible I would love to read his story over. He also stated that for him it was not sex or drugs or music but books. He felt he was addicted to books and I'm not sure if he considered that good or bad but placed it in the same catagory as drugs. But the
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Mar 16, 2010
Jason
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It seemed that I traveled the road alone on my own journey into the Catholic Church. This book proved that many have traveled that road before me.
I was not alone in concluding that Jesus did establish a church, that church is visible, and it has authority. Other former Evangelicals also realized that the belief in the Real Presence of the Eucharist is supported in scripture and has been the historical belief in Christianity.
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I was not alone in concluding that Jesus did establish a church, that church is visible, and it has authority. Other former Evangelicals also realized that the belief in the Real Presence of the Eucharist is supported in scripture and has been the historical belief in Christianity.
Interesting to see how other people's journeys More...
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Aug 17, 2010
Jeff
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I found this book pretty sad, mainly because all of the "converts" seemed to not have a good foundational view of Christianity to begin with. The truths they discovered were only discovered because of their faulty theological views they held to. The response to this book, entitles "Seduced by Error" by Greg Loren Durand showed point by point how these errors led to the ease of conversion for these converts.
Apr 26, 2009
Richly
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Great book of testimonies of those who converted/returned to the Catholic faith. Some of the testimonies diverged into apologetics which didn't seemed to detract from the powerful personal stories of the converts, but a great, quick read nevertheless. A great book for seekers of the Faith and for those who need a book to strengthen it.
Feb 12, 2009
Rebecca
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An amazing read for anyone on a spiritual journey!!!! This book is filled with short stories of conversion that are an inspiration. I couldn't put the book down and finished it in a day. I highly recommend it!
Jul 25, 2011
Paper Napkin
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Yes this is my 5 book this month about Catholic theology by converts (along with a metric ton of online research). If you think I'm thinking of doing the unthinkable, you could be right.
Aug 31, 2011
This book has helped me heaps to come to grips with the questions that I have been asking for decades...really ispiring and useful! I really recommend it to everyone.
Sep 11, 2011
Katy
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All of the Surprised by Truth books, as well as The Journey Home show on EWTN, were very helpful in my Conversion to the Catholic Church.
Feb 02, 2011
Tessin
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The testimonies in this book and the biblical and historical information within them brought me hope and joy!
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Feb 27, 2010
Kristi
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I loved reading about people's conversion stories and the apologetic arguments. Very interesting book.
Feb 03, 2009
Brooke
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I actually received this book from our married couple mentors....like I said before in a previous review, I'm not turning catholic, however I do want to read this book....stay tuned!
So honestly...if you aren't catholic this book can be VERY offensive. Just to warn you...I didn't like it at all.
So honestly...if you aren't catholic this book can be VERY offensive. Just to warn you...I didn't like it at all.
Sep 20, 2008
Joan
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I learned that God seeks us even more than we
seek Him. I learned that He is incredibly
generous in Mercy. I learned that we are all in
this together and we are so fortunate when we find
our One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Faith.
seek Him. I learned that He is incredibly
generous in Mercy. I learned that we are all in
this together and we are so fortunate when we find
our One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Faith.
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Aug 12, 2010
Reggia
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Very powerful book ... fascinated by the testimonies and nearly became a revert.
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