Jun 06 2007
Book Review-Looking Around for God
I just finished reading Looking Around for God by James A. Autry. Smith & Helwys asked me to review it for them and I am glad to do so.
I didn’t know who James Autry was but I guess I should have. He is friends with Bill Moyers and has appeared on TV shows with him. James grew up in a strict or as he calls it a Fundamentalist Southern Baptist Church. He walked away or took a sabbatical from his faith.
This book was a collection of short stories tied to some of his poetry. I’ll say up front I’m not a poetry type of person. So, maybe I wasn’t the best person to read this book. I enjoyed some of his stories especially about his son who has autism. It is amazing to see how people overcome their obstacles and obviously James and his wife Sally (former Lieutenant Governor of Iowa) did a great job raising their son.
James faith is a lot more left of center than me. I can still learn from people like him but books like this are a little too obscure for my taste. I would rather have heard how he found God and how that could help me in my life. If you like poetry and short 2-3 page stories on life you will enjoy this. It just wasn’t my kind of book.
I give Looking Around for God 3.75 out of 5 hockey sticks.
BTW: Any publishers reading this I have finished 3 chapters in my book about my struggles recovering from legalism. I need a book deal. 
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5 responses so far
Kevin,
Have you become the official blogosphere reviewer of S&H books now?
Well Lifeway hasn’t asked me. I think it forces me to see other views as you know I’m trying to learn from everyone.
I hope that your book comes together and you get a deal because I think it will be worth reading!
Kevin,
Have you looked into self-publishing? I believe that there are a couple of services, for a modest fee would print your books for you.
Rob after my experience with Wells Fargo today–I have no modest fees left in me.