What Happened To Me?: Reflections of a Journey [Paperback]

Randall Niles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 23, 2004

WHAT HAPPENED TO ME?
Reflections of a Journey

Why did I write this book...?

...Because I went on an incredible, life-changing journey and I'm excited about that!

I hit a season in my life where I started asking questions again...
I went from passive to active...
I started challenging my own worldview...
I applied jumper cables to my brain...

I woke up from a long slumber and opened my eyes a little wider!

My only hope is that you'll start some kind of journey in your life!

Ask some questions...
Explore some assumptions...
Examine some long-held preconceptions about life, purpose and meaning...

In no way do I think your journey has to mirror mine...

My only hope and prayer is that you'll start an honest quest!

--Randall Niles

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Randall is a corporate attorney who?s spent the last few years starting organizations dedicated to critical thinking and truth seeking. He?s currently teaching college courses in the areas of business, law and philosophy. Randall?s education includes Georgetown, Oxford and Berkeley. He lives in Colorado with his wife and three kids.

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (August 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595329713
• ISBN-13: 978-0595329717
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #529,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time for an Informed Decision, November 15, 2004

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C. Michaelis (Orange County, CA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Happened To Me?: Reflections of a Journey (Paperback)

Randal Nile's book should start with his ending. Virtually every person, when asked to do so, would promise to participate on a jury and weigh evidence objectively and without any preconceived bias. Why should anyone do any less when deciding whether there is a God and whether Jesus is who he claimed to be? Even if you are turned off by sermons "about Jesus" this book challenges the reader on the most basic assumption - is there a God?

The scientific evidence, from DNA studies to simple mathematical probabilities, will force even the most entrenched agnostic into accepting that they, themselves, harbor their opinions solely on "faith". What becomes apparent,however, is that is takes a whole lot more faith to accept the "Big Bang" theory than it does to accept there is "intelligent design" behind life

I, like Randal Niles, was a "confirmed agnostic" who had no problem whatsoever categorizing all Christians as persons who were weak, who needed a "crutch" to get through life. It took many years to appreciate that I had formed my beliefs out of laziness - I had never really examined the issue. I found it very easy to believe God, and Jesus, was simply a man-made mythology that had been carefully refined over the years.

The book is very easy reading and not burdened with technical scientific jargon or biblical quotations. Rest assured the information is there if you want it, as Randal Niles makes excellent use of footnotes thoughout the text.

Any person who is committed to their "faith" that there is no God, or that there is no "evidence" of his existence, should read this book. The reader will find himself/herself constantly saying "that's what I thought" as they progress through the chapters.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for All Truth Seekers, March 26, 2005

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James T. Crayton - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Happened To Me?: Reflections of a Journey (Paperback)

"What Happened to Me?" is, in my opinion, the most important book of the young third millennium, A.D. Mr. Niles presents a case for the existence of God, the integrity of the Bible, and the deity of Christ Jesus in a readable, concise, compelling book.

I was most impressed by the book's "everyday" style, that moves the reader along. The author makes friends with us early and is fun, transparent and believable. As an attorney, this former atheist took on the challenge of reading 100 books - a journey which immersed him in seeking answers to the essential questions for the human mind.

I suggest that every learned leader, every homeschool library, and, especially all who would aspire to the offices of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and/or teacher have an oft-referred-to copy of this powerful book near at hand.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so awesome!, October 21, 2004

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Anthony G. Outlaw "AllForHIM" (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Happened To Me?: Reflections of a Journey (Paperback)

This book is just an incredible resource for anyone on a quest for the truth! It's concise and personal, covering material found in over 100 apologetic books from Josh McDowell to Lee Strobel. But if you only have time (like I did) for one or two, then make Randall Niles' book the ONE!