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Spiritually Correct Bedtime Stories: Parables of Faith for the Modern Reader
Recasting well-known, oft-told fairy tales, Chris Fabry offers a wacky perspective on everything from the dangers of spiritual complacency to the pitfalls of legalism, from the excesses of Christian kitsch to the shortsightedness of human wisdom.
91 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 1995
About the author
Chris Fabry
210 books689 followersChris Fabry is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio. He is also heard on Love Worth Finding, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and other radio programs. A 1982 graduate of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism at Marshall University and native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, now live in Arizona and are the parents of nine children.
Chris' novels, which include Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, Not in the Heart, Borders of the Heart, Every Waking Moment, The Promise of Jesse Woods, Looking into You, Under a Cloudless Sky, and A Piece of the Moon, have won five Christy Awards, an ECPA Christian Book Award, and two Christianity Today Book Awards of Merit, but it's his lyrical prose and tales of redemption that keep readers returning for more.
Chris has also published more than 70 other books, ranging from nonfiction and film novelizations, including the Kendrick brothers' War Room and Overcomer, to novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock Mysteries and The Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins. RPM is his latest series for kids and explores the exciting world of NASCAR.
Visit Chris' website at www.chrisfabry.com.
Chris' novels, which include Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, Not in the Heart, Borders of the Heart, Every Waking Moment, The Promise of Jesse Woods, Looking into You, Under a Cloudless Sky, and A Piece of the Moon, have won five Christy Awards, an ECPA Christian Book Award, and two Christianity Today Book Awards of Merit, but it's his lyrical prose and tales of redemption that keep readers returning for more.
Chris has also published more than 70 other books, ranging from nonfiction and film novelizations, including the Kendrick brothers' War Room and Overcomer, to novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock Mysteries and The Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins. RPM is his latest series for kids and explores the exciting world of NASCAR.
Visit Chris' website at www.chrisfabry.com.
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July 22, 2023
The concept is entertaining but the stories are dull. The introduction makes a big deal out of saying these stories are meant to make you laugh first and teach lessons second. Unfortunately it fails on both counts.
The “humor” in this book will only appeal to a very narrow spectrum of people with a specific political worldview, not to all Christian’s broadly. And the “lessons” are missing entirely or weakly conveyed.
Don’t waste your time or money on this book.
The “humor” in this book will only appeal to a very narrow spectrum of people with a specific political worldview, not to all Christian’s broadly. And the “lessons” are missing entirely or weakly conveyed.
Don’t waste your time or money on this book.
February 2, 2022
Though recommended by authors I respect, this was a large disappointment. Neither funny not enlightening, this was a work that sought to sell itself on the name alone.
May 12, 2015
Spiritually Correct Bedtime Stories This is the third time I have read Spiritually Correct Bedtime Stories by Chris Fabry. This is a delightful little book and will be thoroughly enjoyed by any Christian who has a sense of humour and is not afraid to laugh at him/herself and some of the here-today-gone-tomorrow fads of Christendom.
Chris Fabry has taken twelve of the world’s classic fairy tales and has re-written them as satirical allegories of faith and life. Often sarcastic, brutally honest, though always hilarious, this collection of short stories often hits the mark with the perfect balance of humor and much-needed teaching.
Here is an excerpt from my favorite story in the book: Beauty and the Mark Of The Beast, which pokes fun at how we often jump on the bandwagon of the latest and greatest ‘new’ Christian teaching:
“Beast” said Beauty, “Ive’ been down to the Christian bookstore and have purchased several titles about relationships. Don’t you think we need to improve our communication?”“What do you mean?” said the beast.“Well, you’re a microwave and I’m a crock-pot. You think visually and I think with my emotions…Let me understand what you are saying,” the Beast learned to say. And then he would state his version of what she had said.
Spiritually Correct Bedtime Stories is a short read at just 91 pages, with the length of each story being around 7-8 pages. Therein lies the book’s flaw. Often the stories finish abruptly leaving the reader disappointed with the anti-climax.
Most of the stories were great but sadly some felt like page-fillers. Still a much-needed and rewarding break from my favourite genre of suspense/thriller.
One last comment, any book that makes the reader laugh out loud multiple times is a winner in my opinion.
Chris Fabry has taken twelve of the world’s classic fairy tales and has re-written them as satirical allegories of faith and life. Often sarcastic, brutally honest, though always hilarious, this collection of short stories often hits the mark with the perfect balance of humor and much-needed teaching.
Here is an excerpt from my favorite story in the book: Beauty and the Mark Of The Beast, which pokes fun at how we often jump on the bandwagon of the latest and greatest ‘new’ Christian teaching:
“Beast” said Beauty, “Ive’ been down to the Christian bookstore and have purchased several titles about relationships. Don’t you think we need to improve our communication?”“What do you mean?” said the beast.“Well, you’re a microwave and I’m a crock-pot. You think visually and I think with my emotions…Let me understand what you are saying,” the Beast learned to say. And then he would state his version of what she had said.
Spiritually Correct Bedtime Stories is a short read at just 91 pages, with the length of each story being around 7-8 pages. Therein lies the book’s flaw. Often the stories finish abruptly leaving the reader disappointed with the anti-climax.
Most of the stories were great but sadly some felt like page-fillers. Still a much-needed and rewarding break from my favourite genre of suspense/thriller.
One last comment, any book that makes the reader laugh out loud multiple times is a winner in my opinion.
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August 11, 2011If you are heavily involved in Christianity and church, these stories make so much sense! While it wasn't the funniest or the most convicting material I've read, it still was enjoyable, humorous, and sometimes pointed. I liked all the stories, but one of my favorites was "The Little Red Hen." Since I love fairy tale retellings anyway, this is a book I'm glad to have on my shelf (unless any of my friends want to borrow it!)
July 21, 2016
A very fun little read
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