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Liked It “When the Game Is Over It All Goes Back In The Box by John Ortberg is an inspiring, enlightening, life-changing book. Since I am an avid gamer, the cover art drew me in immediately. But it was the author's wit and practical advice that captured my attention and kept me reading. It begins with the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“ John Ortberg's strength is in his illustrations, found from various sources and crafted to drive the point home. This book models that well. But his overarching theme that holds the book together feels forced. The book seems more like a collection of sermons of different topics that are artificially smushed together into a series. ”
Phil H wrote this review Wednesday, August 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“When the Game Is Over It All Goes Back In The Box by John Ortberg is an inspiring, enlightening, life-changing book. Since I am an avid gamer, the cover art drew me in immediately. But it was the author's wit and practical advice that captured my attention and kept me reading. It begins with the greatest opening line since The Purpose Driven Life, and guides you through a series of strategies designed to teach the reader how to "play the game" of life.
Stacey D wrote this review Saturday, August 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Filled with wit and humor and moving stories, I laughed out loud one minute and found myself tearing up the next as a poignant illustration was presented to show how so many of us miss the important stuff by concentrating so intensely on temporary rewards. The author then offers practical tactics for modifying our "To Do" lists so we can reconnect with what's really important in life.
Not only did I take from this book several ideas for improving my life and relationship with God, but also the desire to make a difference in the lives of those around me as John Ortberg and his Grandmother obviously have.
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“This book will change your life and force you to put your life into perspective. Read it before YOUR game is over!”
Sally R wrote this review Monday, May 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A great wake-up call about the passing significance of "stuff" and indeed most of our daily living. A timely reminder that our lives can have eternal significance despite the inevitability of death. Sounds grim? Not at all, the book is written with humour, engaging stories, good Bible links and explanations. The game analogies are very appealing and helpful. Loved it and will reread soon.”
MoeMac wrote this review Wednesday, February 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is a great reminder that when we die, we don't take anything with us. The only things that really count are what we've done with God in our lives, and what we've done with people in our lives. All the rest is just stuff.”
Hamlet wrote this review Friday, January 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
