From Library Journal
Combining personal narrative and reflection with famous examples, e.g., how Dostoyevsky "came alive" when he experienced "death" by a firing-squad shooting blank bullets, Campolo analyzes the modern problem of pervasive apathy. He proposes a cure through Christian faith committed to building God's kingdom; he knows that faith conquers doubt by becoming loving, childlike, passionate, and receptive. His chapters on "coming alive" to God, nature, and while making a living are good, but those on marriage are worth the price of the book. The book challenges its readers to embrace passionate Christian living in the present. Recommended for public libraries.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Best-selling author and popular speaker Tony Compolo challenges believers to find fulfillment in learning how to seize the day! With contagious enthusiasm, he invites us to rediscover the wonder and joy of life, love, and dreams through a renewed passion for God.
Carpe Diem ANNOTATION
In his popular book, Campolo impresses upon readers that "if you're living without passion and purpose, you're not really living at all." As only Tony can do, he dynamically infuses readers with his contagious enthusiasm for life. For anyone who is depressed, stressed or feeling that something is missing in life, Carpe Diem will show how to seize the day with passion.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Best-selling author and popular speaker Tony Compolo challenges believers to find fulfillment in learning how to seize the day! With contagious enthusiasm, he invites us to rediscover the wonder and joy of life, love, and dreams through a renewed passion for God.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Combining personal narrative and reflection with famous examples, e.g., how Dostoyevsky ``came alive'' when he experienced ``death'' by a firing-squad shooting blank bullets, Campolo analyzes the modern problem of pervasive apathy. He proposes a cure through Christian faith committed to building God's kingdom; he knows that faith conquers doubt by becoming loving, childlike, passionate, and receptive. His chapters on ``coming alive'' to God, nature, and while making a living are good, but those on marriage are worth the price of the book. The book challenges its readers to embrace passionate Christian living in the present. Recommended for public libraries.