book reviews

Once a month UMC.org publishes a critical review of a recently released book of fiction or non-fiction. A critical review is one in which the writer describes and evaluates the book and supports this evaluation with evidence from the text. What makes the UMC.org Book Review unique is that it pays special attention to the spiritual elements of the narrative. Books are reviewed through a kind of spiritual lens, as opposed to focusing on the art of writing itself; we look for what the work seems to be saying about relationships, values and the human condition. Each review includes a study guide, complete with questions and activities for further exploration. These study guides are developed for the individual or small groups.

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