Re-imagine Leading and Following in a World Longing for True Justice, Compassion and Freedom Followers of Christ yearn to see the world changed in ...
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Jan 09, 2011
Laura
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Worth a read, but doesn't cover much new ground. There were several points where I took down notes on things that were really compelling or indicting (compared to Claiborne's first couple of books when I would have been noting things on every other page). The stories were great, and many of them were new. I thought Perkins brought a lot of wisdom, and I really appreciated his perspective; I got a little bored with some of his longer exegeses, though that may say more about me than him.
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Apr 06, 2011
Mark
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Four stars for being really, really true. The format is odd (the book is a conversation), the subject is old (Perkins and Claiborne have both written this stuff before), and the conclusion is a beginning rather than an end. On the other hand, all the stuff these guys say about leading and following is true, it speaks to the reality of the world today with the voice of Jesus! I've read the subject before, but hearing the truth from an 80 year old and a 35 year old from radically different backgro
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Mar 02, 2010
Lily
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I have mixed feelings about this book. It was good, and I enjoyed it. I had a friend ask me if the book was worth purchasing, and I had to say no. (this is opposite to my reactions towards Shane's other books). I would wait to find a used copy or borrow it. The book was in a different format- it was set up as "conversations" between John Perkins and Shane Claiborne. I especially enjoyed what Perkins had to say (he's been coming up recently in conversations with the people I work with)
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Jul 30, 2011
It took me ages to read this book, perhaps it was the format or maybe it was was just very challenging. But I finished and i'm glad I persevered. Without attempting to be an indictment of the Church and North American Christianity it should leave the reader looking and asking after the state of their faith. The book reveals a gospel that is seldom preached and seldom modelled. I can only hope after reading this to reevaluate and make changes.
Mar 09, 2010
"Terrence"
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Good stuff here. More anecdotal than I'd hoped. Not a lot of new material. Fun format. Basic observations on mercy leadership, with a few gem observations. Perkins is an interesting contrast to Claiborne but also more state-and-Obama-entranced. Do be sure to read Claiborne's more helpful Irresistible Revolution and Jesus for President first.
Mar 28, 2011
Nicole
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Truthfully I was disappointed with this book. After reading Irrisistible Revolution by Claiborne, I was expecting something just as great. It fell way short in my opinion. Although I really respect Perkins and his ministry, I didn't get much from his dialogue which was the majority of the book. There were too many times where I found my mind drifting. From what little there was, Shane's dialogue was intriguing and enlightening as expected.
Jan 12, 2010
Justin
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There's plenty of thoughtful material here and it's a good book, but it's not the sort of consistently challenging and inspiring stuff I expect from Claiborne. That's more a commment on the type of book it is rather than its quality, though.
Feb 03, 2012
Nate
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The book has a strong evangelical tinge and makes a set of assumptions I am not comfortable. But it contains grounded stories and some good insights.
Apr 15, 2010
Robin
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John Perkins is my new hero. I wish that I could sit down with him and have a long chat about reconciliation. Shane, of course, is always the man.
Jun 13, 2011
Benjamin
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One of the best books I've read on leadership. Big take aways: Success is about "succession" and passing down the vision and ability to lead and minister to others. And, it takes a passion and vision to get things to go, and these things are from God. Really are. Surround yourself with people who've got these, passion and vision, and let the ride begin.
Jan 03, 2012
Emily
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refreshing, encouraging, challenging, typical shane but with the added voice of john perkins which was really good.
Aug 19, 2011
Adam
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Full review at http://bookwi.se/follow-me-to-freedom-by...
Short review: This is styled as a conversation between John Perkins and Shane Claborne. These are both socially active evangelical talking about leadership. The topic of leadership is quite broad and it is set up as discussions, so really it is a series of essays.
The basic idea is that you can only lead, once you have learned how to follow. Good introduction to the two of them, if you have not read anything by them More...
Short review: This is styled as a conversation between John Perkins and Shane Claborne. These are both socially active evangelical talking about leadership. The topic of leadership is quite broad and it is set up as discussions, so really it is a series of essays.
The basic idea is that you can only lead, once you have learned how to follow. Good introduction to the two of them, if you have not read anything by them More...
Nov 28, 2011
Brandon
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I've read three Shane Claiborne books since Irresistible Revolution and I keep expecting every book to be close to that good, but alas not yet. This book was good though. The way that it is written is a bit different and while its kind of cool, it also makes it a little choppy. I was at a disadvantage because I didn't read it as I normally do, chapter by chapter, but rather read through it in bits and pieces. I think in general, topical books are not my favorite, but they did share some good sto
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Sep 26, 2011
Heather
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Inspiring, especially considering the author's background of evangelical Christianity.
Jun 23, 2010
Follow Me to Freedom: Leading As an Ordinary Radical by John Perkins (2009)
Dec 16, 2011
This is a book I may always be reading. It's full of lots of good stuff about leadership. Too heavy to just read in one sitting like I usually do with books.
Mar 02, 2011
Megan
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Shane Claiborne and John Perkins perfectly complimented each other in this book. It gave me many deep things to ponder on my journey. I'm glad I read it.
Oct 15, 2009
As soon as Shane releases a book, I get it. I will let you all know how it is! But perhaps I will be biased :)
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