Lessons from the Road [Paperback]

Nigel James (Author), Third Day (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 17, 2008

Lessons from the Road is a behind-the-scenes look at life as a touring Christian rock band. Written by Pastor Nigel James with major contributions from Tai Anderson, Brad Avery, David Carr, Mark Lee and Mac Powell.

It features:
• Conversations and life-changing lessons that took place on tour
• On the road memories and flashbacks from the band
• The passion behind selected songs
• Devotionals that Nigel and Third Day shared on the road

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Third Day guys plus Nigel equals a potent team. I’ve enjoyed many conversations, prayers, bible studies, songs and pizza with this crew . . .and look forward to opportunities
to do more in the future. They are simply some of
the finest folks I know. They do their best to live what they sing, and sing what they love - songs about their Savior. Any insight into their hearts is a welcome event- this book included."
- Max Lucado

About the Author

Nigel James has traveled extensively as Third Day’s road pastor since 2000. He is the founding director of a youth discipleship ministry called Ignite based in the UK and is on the associate staff of City Temple Elim Pentecostal Church in Cardiff, Wales.
Nigel, his wife Gill, and the Ignite organization support Christian work in south India developing a school and funding church buildings.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Authentic (April 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934068489
• ISBN-13: 978-1934068489
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,736,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons from the Road, March 11, 2011

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I really enjoyed this book. It had special insights to some of Third Day's songs. Also liked the "lessons" from Nigel James. Anyone who loves Third Day will enjoy this book!

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for fans, get the audio if you can, January 3, 2010

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Adam (Marietta, GA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lessons from the Road (Kindle Edition)

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I read this as an audiobook, not a kindle or paper book.

This audiobook was a short interesting look into the life of Christian musicians. I picked it up from ChristianAudio (they are the site that gives away a free book once a month.) It was on sale for $5. I am not completely an objective reviewer. My wife's cousin is the wife of the lead singer from Third Day and I have met Nigel James at least once. When I lived in Chicago we were pretty much guaranteed to see Third Day once a year. Since moving to Atlanta almost 4 years ago we have only gone to one concert.

When we were in Chicago we usually were able to spend so time with Mac and some of the guys before or after a show. So I know I met Nigel once briefly, and maybe a second time.

This book is intended for fans. It gives a brief history of the band, some insight into life on the road, a history of how Nigel started being their road pastor, some background on the guys as individuals, background on a few of the songs and some of the bible studies that Nigel has led while on tour.

It is not a real deep book and only is 4 hours long. But it is put together well. Nigel reads (which I always like) and the guys from Third Day read their own quotes and memories. It is a group effort. The production values are a little shaky. (There is one point when you can hear a door slamming a couple times, there is some other background noise and even though it is an mp3 file it still asks you to put in the next CD once an hour.)

But if you are a fan of Third Day (or Christian music in general) it is probably a decent four hour listen. Especially if you find it for $5.

4.0 out of 5 stars Devotional Memoir, October 22, 2008

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Kelly Klepfer (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lessons from the Road (Paperback)

Nigel James has an enviable position in life. And he also bears a large responsibility. He shares his thoughts surrounding his duties and his in-your-dreams job in Lessons from the Road. Third Day band members are given opportunity to share from their hearts as well.

Third Day fans will likely consider this a must read. Others who may get much out of it? Musicians and worship leaders should appreciate the stories behind the songs, the nitty-gritty details of life from suitcases, and how creativity is encouraged in that atmosphere.
Lessons from the Road would also make a good mini-devotional or study book because the chapters contain topical Bible studies with application.