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Following Jesus in the "Real World": Discipleship for the Post-College Years

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This book helped me "take stock" of where my life is going several years AFTER my own college graduation. I found Rich Lamb both practical and inspiring. This book is an excellent resource for anyone in their 20s and early 30s as well.

In this book, Rich Lamb takes our preconceptions of life after college and reverses them. In doing so, he suggests wonderful alternatives to the acceptable post-college tracks: med school, law schoo, business school, grad school, ibanking, etc. It's a very practical guide for Christians in college -- and I wouldn't wait until your senior year to read it. I've met the author, and it's wonderful to see how he and the students he has discipled have tried to live this good life.

In this visionary work, Richard Lamb provides a rare and long-needed treatise on what it means to take a Biblical foundation in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and turn it into the practical choices of how to spend your life. Written by a Stanford grad, Biblically based, with questions and exercises--almost a workshop on evaluating your priorities and values. Not just for college seniors-- A treasure for anyone preparing to "enter the real world" and hoping to live boldly as a Christian in today's society! A great gift for college students.

How do I put my faith into practice if I'm just starting out in the real world? This book answers the question with examples of young people who took the call to serve seriously. It taught me to examine the use of all of my resources--time, money, and posessions--and to realize who they really belong to. Excellent book!

I lead a college ministry at Stanford University, and every year I go through this book one chapter a week (there are ten chapters) with our graduating students. I am always pleased with the discussions it generates.

Some of the topics the books covers: expectations about the post-college world, thinking about work and calling, finding and get involved with a church, constructing community without props such as dorms and cafeterias, and following Jesus with full devotion.

Two quibbles: the book doesn't teach enough about handling money wisely (an area of huge importance for graduates receiving their first substantial paychecks) nor does it go into enough detail concerning what the Bible expects of a church (the author doesn't even offer an opinion on Protestant vs Catholic churches). These are minor points, however. No book can cover everything.

All in all, this book is a wonderful resource. I especially recommend it to upperclassmen or graduate students involved in a campus ministry such as Chi Alpha, Intervarsity, RUF or Campus Crusade.