Customer Reviews
Epic: A book worth sharing 
2008-07-24
Someone who heard of my searchings regularily advised me to try reading some of Eldridge's books... boy were they on the ball!
I read Desire first, then Epic and I'm now about to Wake the Dead... but I believe that Epic is the book that composes of Eldridge's World View.
A part of me wishes it was longer - but as a manifesto, its a good length and a book that is easy to lend around.
Taking the cue from Josesph Cambell's theory of the hero's journey, Eldridge shows us that behind our desires is the God who is the knightly king on the white horse. The hero, the king, the saviour, even the king in disguise. Our longing for adventure, trials and triumph are the call to join into this massive tale of paradise lost, found and restored.
Being a novice writer and budding theologian, I loved the story of existance and how it fits with the God in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
When someone really wants to know where my own faith journey is right now - I can use this book to tell them.
Fantastic at any price!
This is for Everyone Who Wants to Learn Their Story 2008-05-16
We learned about this in one of our Sunday School classes. As marketing and management professors, we've always been story tellers, and always encouraged our students to share their stories. This is for all of us who want to learn their role in the Greater Story, and how we can contribute to its ongoing development and fulfillment.
If you feel like you belong to someone, and to larger community that loves you and wants to hold you up, this short book is wonderful reminder that your feeling is justified, and waiting to be fulfilled. Once you read this book, you'll want to start sharing your story with others to get involved in the larger story-making that we all belong to.
Inspiring Truth 2008-01-12
This book helps the reader to see the whole story of what life is really about and what we are truly living for. This, in turn, instates purpose and excitement in everyday life. If you feel drained and wish there was something more to live for, then check out Epic.
Very Inspirational Reading 2007-12-31
For such a small book The Epic is a wonderfully inspiring read. It would be enjoyed by new Christians and folks who have lived the Christian life for many years. I just loved it as did my daughter and granddaughter. I think everyone in the world should read this book and it doesn't take much time to do it. I personally loved it and wish I could give everyone a copy.
Barbara Hewitt
Epic story...epic book 2007-09-08
Rising With The Son: A Diary Of A Growing Soul
There is a larger story. John's epic tale of our own story as told in the gospels in a valuable tool for a clear and revealing understanding of why life is so darn hard! Biblically sound and written with a heart for the Lord, this is a great give away book for people who have lost trust in the Lord or curious about the Christian walk.
John's insight is clear and fresh and he delivers another home run with this short book. I recommend you go to his website and roll out the entire curriculum he offers in the DVD and workbooks! Go for it, and take your place in the battle.
Blasphemy 
2007-09-06
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Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart. Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
master story teller 
2007-08-18
just finished my copy today. and my daughter has taken over.it is christianity in a nutshell!!!
Living a life with passion and devotion to a worthy calling! 2007-06-26
Eldredge begins this book with a quote from Chesterton: "I had always felt life first as a story--and if there is a story there is a story teller." With that as the backdrop, Eldredge claims that far too many Christians have lost their story, lost the narrative that gives meaning and purpose to their lives - and without the storyline, they are relegated to a role behind stage, out of the limelight of life, destined for insignificance and mediocrity. Eldredge claims that a life of mediocrity is not why God sent His only Son to die for mankind - there must be something more...there is something more!
In a book that feels like you're reading The Chronicles of Narnia, The Epic is a dive into the land of enchantment and mystery where there is a battle and you are a warrior. Eldredge paints the picture for the reader that the great cosmic struggle of the day is actually centered around each person - a battle for their heart and their mind - and, claims Eldredge, too many followers of Christ are relegated to sitting on the sidelines watching as others engage for the cause of Christ. For John Eldredge, the sidelines of life might was well be hell itself - clearly no place for the follower of Jesus Christ, a man of passion, a man of purpose, a man whose life bubbled over with meaning and transcendence - and if He is our model, what should the life of those who claim to be His follower look like? Nothing less, says Eldredge.
The Epic is a great read, very encouraging and powerful, but not for the faint of heart and not for the theologian looking for a biblical discourse on a particular doctrine - it is a book from the heart for the heart.
A MUST READ FOR ANYONE PASSIONATELY PURSUING CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY 2007-05-31
A QUICK INSPIRING READ THAT WILL BRIGHTEN YOUR PERCEPTION ON THE PLANS GOD HAS FOR YOUR LIFE.
LCPL CURRIE, MICHAEL, S
USMC
FORWARD OPERATING BASE, IRAQ
A Great Reminder of Our Own Epic Life Story 2007-05-13
I had been familiar with John Eldredge's work but had yet to completely read one of his books. We had heard about this book and decided to use it as our next study for our church's small group. The tale he unravels is nothing new, but the way he presents it is completely new and refreshing.
As one of the members of our group said after one of the studies, "If someone had shared the gospel with me like that as a kid, I would have completely understood."
A great book, a short read, but the impact to your life could be eternal in benefit.
