Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die: Or the Eschatology of Bluegrass (Paperback)

~ David Crowder (Author), Mike Hogan (Author)

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In this unique and engaging book, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die, musicians David Crowder and Mike Hogan remind readers that a life lived to the fullest inevitably includes pain and grief. Even more, that kind of life requires dying to self—which then frees us to experience a greater joy: living as part of a community of faith. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, But Nobody Wants to Die: Or (The Eschatology of Bluegrass)

The conflict between the here and now and the ever after is a familiar one. Death and life are forever intertwined, as a life lived to the fullest includes pain and grief. Even more, it requires dying to self, which frees one to experience a greater joy: community. Thus explains best- selling recording artist David Crowder as he explores the complex relationship between life, death, grief and community. Drawing from personal experience, Christian theology, the science of pain and the "high, lonesome sound" of bluegrass music, Crowder applies his often hilarious voice to an inspiring message—death is not the ultimate calamity ... it is just the beginning.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 261 pages
• Publisher: Relevant Books (September 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977748006
• ISBN-13: 978-0977748006
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,174 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it is good, September 22, 2006

By	Gina R. Crick (Lake Ann, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

death needed to be discussed in this way. to be invited into their greiving like this helped. most people don't understand, and that can stand in the way. it is a book for people who love to learn, who love music and it's history, and who don't mind unconventional ways of thinking. it is for people who are grieving, who will grieve and need to know what that looks like. i found it's idiosyncrasies more in line with my natural thought life, and so that was comforting too. it is good. thanks to the authors for this book, and lots of grins and giggles too! you guys are crazy. (good crazy) i thoroughly enjoyed all of the footnotes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Release, January 26, 2007

By	Mary Morris "maryintheclouds" (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I cried. I cried for Hogan when he couldn't. I cried for David when he was golfing and stupified. I cried for myself. Then I thanked God for giving me the understanding that came through this book. My jars of tears are finally flooding out. Give this book a chance; you never know how you could change.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'll stop myself from writing too much but..., January 8, 2007

By	Joanna Macellaro (Long Island) - See all my reviews

This book is absolutely amazing.
I got it for Christmas, and sat down and read the first half out loud with my brother. That's how awesome it is, we read that much in one sitting. :D
I took the book to a party with me 2 days later and we finished it.
People at the party were looking at me funny for sitting and reading a book about death and bluegrass instead of, say, eating cake.
But the eschatology of bluegrass, as depicted by David Crowder and Mike Hogan, is a lot better than cake.

I absolutely loved every part of it. Hilarious footnotes, IM conversations between Crowder and Hogan, and even a lawyer joke. My brother and I were laughing out loud (which caused people to look at us strangely also, oh well). Then suddenly there would be a story of the death of one of their close friends, or relatives, and we'd be trying not to cry.

Crowder and Hogan have an excellent way of writing; the entire book was captivating and beautiful. I think I'll be quoting from it until long after the cows come home.

Death can be a painful topic, one most people try to avoid, but everybody will encounter it at some point. This book, along with their AMAZING cd, A Collision, discusses death honestly and openly, which is quite necesary.
Good job, guys. :)