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Finding Reason

Bryce Anderson

Start date: October 10, 2009

Finish date: December 31, 2011

Why we're reading this: This is the revamped version of Body of Knowledge
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Oct 26, 2009 Curt Harvey rated it it was amazing

Finding Reason - a review from Curt Harvey

Let me preface by stating that I am not a big fan of organized religion. I do believe that God exists, but not in the form that has been hammered into the heads of the spiritually needy by the self proclaimed representatives of God. I don't tithe, and I rarely pray because my God gave me free will and expects me to take care of myself in this life.

I was loaned this book by a dear and special friend of whose beliefs I know nothing. This fact is worthy of Finding Reason - a review from Curt Harvey

Let me preface by stating that I am not a big fan of organized religion. I do believe that God exists, but not in the form that has been hammered into the heads of the spiritually needy by the self proclaimed representatives of God. I don't tithe, and I rarely pray because my God gave me free will and expects me to take care of myself in this life.

I was loaned this book by a dear and special friend of whose beliefs I know nothing. This fact is worthy of mention because I had no idea why the book came with such laudatory praise. There was mention of fiction versus non-fiction and a reference to God, but I held up a hand to indicate that any more information would be too much. I'm one of those people who doesn't even read the back of book to see what it's about, relying on author reputation and referrals from friends to develop my reading list.

The story held, no gripped, my attention from the very beginning. I wasn't far into the book and I already felt like I knew Bryce (the character). Being a software developer myself, I guess the instant affinity was inevitable, but that's a topic for another day. As I read the very short chapters I could sense that the groundwork was being laid for something, but I had no idea what it was.

As it turned out, the short chapters lent themselves quite well to the method whereby the main character, John, took over the story. John's lessons to Bryce are reminiscent of another book that we've all heard of, but collectively know little about.

The growth of the relationship between John and Bryce unfolds as naturally as it might for two best friends. The desire to trust, the healthy skepticism, even the incredulity of some startling truths, they are all there.

Near the end of the book I became aware that I could go no further unless I was prepared to finish the tale. It was late, so I reluctantly put the book aside and tried to sleep. It came, but not as quickly as I would have liked.

The next morning was Sunday and I picked up the book after taking care of everything that could distract me, prepared to go the distance. In what seemed like just a few minutes I was at the end and in those few minutes I felt as if something had changed in me. The person who loaned me the book was now closer, as I had more than once been crying vicariously through her eyes. I had a new appreciation for the God that I feel we share, but view through different eyes and with a different heart. I wept. Not tears falling onto your shirt crying, but deep, racking sobs of the most heartfelt grief that I have ever had imparted upon my heart by a book. They changed to tears of joy as I read the epilogue.

There's nothing more I can say about this tale without giving it away. ...more

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Feb 02, 2010 Jason Brown (Toastx2) rated it really liked it

Shelves: advance-copy, reviewed

I read this book when it was titled "Body of Knowledge" which was prior to the author landing a contract with Ridan.

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I have no doubt that this is one of the books that will endure generations, as they say, one of the “Next Great American Novels”.

Body of Knowledge, written by Bryce W. Anderson (from here referred to as BoK), has a simple and intriguing description printed on its back. Initially, it was this cover text that pulled me in:
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An ant has two stomachs. I know ...more

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Jan 11, 2010 Amber rated it it was amazing

Shelves: altered-my-life-in-some-way, 5-star-books, ponder-and-grow

It was destiny, predetermined, it was in someones future that they could not yet recall yet, that this book was brought to me. It kept showing up all over on my recommendations, I finally marked "to read" and BAM! email from the author. Since then, I have been able to get to know the author from a distance, I have helped broaden his reader base, and I have been enlightened from a small book.

This book is VERY thought provoking. It is a book you won't put down. Both my husband and I read it in t ...more

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Jan 21, 2010 Rebecca Dehart Ellis rated it it was amazing

Shelves: all-time-favorites

Bryce Anderson is moving up in the world. A new publisher has re-vamped his great book Body of Knowledge, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and given it a new title and cover while keeping the amazing content. Here is the review of this great book but with the original title:

Body of Knowledge is quite an enjoyable literary work. It’s charming, witty, and thought-provoking. It is a story of faith, friendship, journeys, and self discovery. Bryce Anderson is open and honest as he reveals what I’m sure is ...more

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Oct 25, 2009 Robin rated it really liked it

I came across this book from a fellow friend on GoodReads. The blurb on the back of the book was intriguing and I read a few pages from a Kindle download and I wanted to find out more.

The book tells the story of Bryce and JP who spend their evenings on JP's porch discussing everything from Dr. Seuss to the existence of God and one's own mortality.

The book is a short easy read written in a straight forward prose that does not interfere with the reader being swept away by the intellectual ponder ...more

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Jan 29, 2010 Wanda rated it it was amazing

WOW! What an amazing book! Great job Bryce Anderson! This book will stimulate your mind with deep questions of life and eternity. Yet it is an easy to read, don't want to put it down book! I would definitely recommend this book to everyone! If you loved The Shack, you will love this book! If you did not read The Shack, read this book! Finding Reason should be on a Best Sellers list! ...more

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Jan 10, 2010 Andrew rated it it was amazing

wow great book, would have never thought of the plot plus i love thatbyrce put so much of himseel into it not just his name. it seemed so real. 10 out of 5 stars(i said it right)

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