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Spirituality for the Rest of Us: A Down-to-Earth Guide to Knowing God

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This is the same book as "A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God" by the same author. They added questions at the end of each chapter so you can use it for a group discussion. (They were formerly available online). It's not as good of paper as the first book, but the information makes up for it. I found this book to be a refreshing look at having a relationship with Christ if you're not wired to journal, read theology every day, and pray for hours. The book addresses the fact that most Christian books are written by bookworms, and therefore see everything from that perspective. I, being an artistic ADD type (some might call me "flaky":) who loves Jesus Christ was encouraged to know I wasn't alone. My faith is legitimate as those who are wired to be scholars. If you're a bookworm, I'd recommend the reading to see how the other half thinks.

Osborne takes a fresh look at what spiritually actually is, as opposed to the man-made religious rules & traditions. This book truly is down to earth in the principals shown, and is Biblically accurate. It will challenge many of the ideas we're taught about God and spiritually, but I think that is a good thing. I would highly recommend this for small group study or individual study for someone searching for truth.

What a helpful, encouraging book! Here's fresh hope for anyone who doesn't always relate well to monks, scribes, and seminary professors. What if you really want to know God --- but you'd rather not become a bookish introvert to do so?

Larry Osborne writes the way he speaks --- engaging, candid, funny, wise --- he captures your interest, holds your interest, and then rewards your interest. This is an excellent book about how to get closer to God --- without having to rewire your hard drive or change your entire personality.

Want to know God? Want to grow spiritually? Grab this book and prepare to be surprised --- in a good way.

Dr. David Frisbie

The Center for Marriage & Family Studies

Del Mar, California

I read "Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God" and loved it. I got a copy for my pastor, and he loved it, too. The book forced me to rethink so many things I had grown up just assuming were true, because that's how I was taught. I've been following Larry Osborne's blog, too, and appreciate what he has to say. I've quoted him a few times on my blog.

So when I saw that Larry Osborne had another book, "Spirituality for the Rest of Us," I ordered it on Amazon. It arrived today. Browsing through the table of contents, I realized it was the exact same book as "A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God," except that they threw in some study questions. Even in all the tributes from Christian leaders, they substituted this new book name for the previous one. Buying on Amazon, I didn't notice the note on the cover and copyright page saying this book was previously published as "A Contrarian's Guide to Knowing God."

So I unknowingly bought a third copy of this book. I'll give it away, and somebody will profit from it. But is it really necessary to change the title of a book that's only been out two years?

This book is a must read. You'll read through it and discover that Osborne is verbalizing many things you hadn't before because you'd been taught to believe otherwise. Osborne does a great job of stripping American culture away from Scripture and getting back to its original intend. Great read and very freeing.

Our Sunday School class is using this in our class and are really enjoying the discussion that Larry Osborne stimulates. Larry was in the High School group at our church so it is a delight to use his book as we know his parents well. Great book. I recommend it for anyone on their spiritual journey.