Seeds of Change: The Spiritual Quest of Kerry Livgren [Paperback]

Kenneth Boa (Author), Kerry Livgren (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 227 pages
• Publisher: Sparrow Press; Rev Exp edition (June 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0917143035
• ISBN-13: 978-0917143038
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #871,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Religious Travelogue, June 27, 2000

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Chuck Hicks (Concord, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seeds of Change: The Spiritual Quest of Kerry Livgren (Paperback)

In this book Kerry Livgren, the former songwriter and musician for the 70's rock band Kansas, chronicles his compelling search for spiritual peace. Told with good-natured frankness and warmth, Livgren takes his reader on an elliptical journey of religious investigation, eschewing his childhood Christian roots in order to examine nearly every philosophical view the world has to offer. All of this is done against the backdrop of the intriguing story behind the rise and fall of one of America's biggest 'arena rock' acts. It becomes evident that Livgren is not only a talented composer and musician, but a well-read scholar as well. He is able to articulate succinctly the main tenets of the world's major belief systems, and directs his reader through the emotional and logical process whereby he reached his destination: a return to biblical Christianity. His description of his personal conversion experience is especially poignant, full of drama and unexpected humor. This book is fascinating and entertaining reading for rock music enthusiasts as well as religious inquirers.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rock Music and Christianity interwoven, April 8, 2002

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David Carlin (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seeds of Change: The Spiritual Quest of Kerry Livgren (Paperback)

Kerry Livgren was the main contributor in the Progressive Rock Group Kansas throughout the 70's and continues to work indirectly with the band here and there. This book appears to be an autobiography on his sense of discovery, and includes some reasoning behind the Lyrics of some of the more Famous Kansas songs. Kerry appeared to be a man with a mission of self discovery, attempting to find truth in many religious views, then settling down to Christianity. This is a very good book. Although there is some history of most of the different versions of Kansas throughout the years, I would not call this a definitive history of the band, although there are some good highlights here....

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A sincere quest satisfied., July 22, 2000

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John G. Hartung (Syracuse, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seeds of Change: The Spiritual Quest of Kerry Livgren (Paperback)

Fans of the band Kansas in particular and progressive rock in general will find there curiousity rewarded by Livgren's personal journey in that genre and his remarks about his bandmates and other artists. But the book is especially recommended to those who are interested in Livgren's personal spiritual quest. Many who were fascinated with the spirit of seeking and questioning in Livgren's lyrics over the years will find their suspicions confirmed by this book. What impressed me was the author's credible claim that he was sincerely asking those questions and looking for answers rather than just delighting in the searching or entertaining fans. His quest took him through various views, including modern esoteric views, and ultimately to evangelical Christianity. Especially recommended for those who are seeking for themselves and want to experience the feel of finding an answer.