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“Great travel story!”
Aaron Munro wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“In Through Painted Deserts, two young wannabe hippies, 30 years after Woodstock, take off from Houston, Texas in a VW bus. Heading to Oregon, they also long for the experience of the road. Along the way, they crash with friends and hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and find ways to over mechanical troubles for which the old buses were infamous. When things look desperate, someone always seems to offer a hand. There’s the mechanic that stops when they’re beside the road in the desert and an owner of a diner who gives them free meals. Once in Oregon, they take a summer job working at a ranch. Both Don (the author) and his friend Paul are Christians. Don seems intrigued with Paul’s laid back way, the manner in which he finds people more important than ideas. During their travels, they discuss their faith, their hopes in a spouse and family, what is important in life, and how to break out of the material trap of the modern world. In many ways, these two Evangelical Protestant young men rebel against both a faith and a society they had in Houston, one that appears to lift up abundance. Truly, I think they really set out in the hope that "abundant life" means something more than just a larger salary with a nice home, a car and consumer debt.
Sagecoveredhills wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This was Don Miller’s first book, even though it was only published in this form after he had published several others. It's the second of his books that I’ve read. I enjoyed it, but I don’t think it was as good or as mature in outlook as the first book of his I read, Blue Like Jazz.
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“this book was a very open and honest christian memoir. I love his perspective on things and the honesty of searching -but-not-searching-for God is refreshing.
Lesa C wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
He gives so downright funny stories about his trip cross country and the sometimes smart ass mouth that gets him in deep trouble at truck stops.
I like how God loves these boys in their mess and Paul is constantly challanging Don to be and do better.
Recommend Blue Like Jazz too. ”
“Every time I read this guy, I fall in love with him. His style is exacting and strikes the right chord. ”
Lynne S wrote this review Monday, September 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Perhaps his weakest writing.
Gretchen P wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reminiscent of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”“His trip with his friend -- very real, and revealing.”
Pam S wrote this review Sunday, August 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Inspiring read that will make you want to take a road trip.”
Melaina wrote this review Friday, July 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful, real, makes you think. Really makes you think. Also, inspired me to hike the Grand Canyon, rim to rim.”
Shaun wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Enjoyed travel aspect, but not a deep as Blue Like Jazz.”
Karl Z wrote this review Friday, June 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
