Lessons from the Road

By Nigel James

Lessons from the Road is a behind-the-scenes look at life as a touring Christian rock band. Written by Pastor Nigel James with major contributions from Tai Anderson, Brad Avery, David Carr, Mark Lee and Mac Powell. It features: Conversations and life-changing lessons that took place on tour On the road memories and flashbacks from the band The passion behind selected songs Devotionals that Nigel and Third Day shared on the road This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934068489
• ISBN13: 9781934068489
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Authentic
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A band on the road for God!

Reviewed by Leslie Granier for Reader Views (12/08) "Lessons from the Road" chronicles the roots and success of Third Day, which is a contemporary Christian band. It is written by Nigel James, who serves as the road pastor for the band. Third Day is comprised of five men - Tai, David, Brad, Mac and Mark - who seem very down-to-earth and are extremely grateful for everything they have been given in life. They openly discuss...

Devotional Memoir

Nigel James has an enviable position in life. And he also bears a large responsibility. He shares his thoughts surrounding his duties and his in-your-dreams job in Lessons from the Road. Third Day band members are given opportunity to share from their hearts as well. Third Day fans will likely consider this a must read. Others who may get much out of it? Musicians and worship leaders should appreciate the stories behind the...

A Look at Life on the Road

I still remember buying my first Third Day album. It was their self-titled debut album and I purchased a cassette copy of the original 9-song album released by Gray Dot Records. It was a bit rougher and, in my mind, a little bit better than the subsequent major-label release a year later. I loved the combination of Mac Powell's voice with the southern rock and occasional bluesy melodies. I remained quite a fan of Third Day...

Intriguing look behind the scenes of Christian rock

Lessons from the Road is a terrific look behind the scenes of a Christian rock band, specifically Third Day. Nigel James has served as their road pastor for over ten years and leads them in devotionals and prayer while they tour all over the world. The guys in the band contribute to the book with anecdotes about how songs came to be written, trouble with home life vs road life, and some amazing things that have happened during...

Insightful and entertaining

"Lessons From the Road" by Nigel James with Third Day provides a candid look at the musicians' life on tour. James is the pastor who tours with the band. His writing is witty and wise with a deep love for Jesus. Much of this book reads like Nigel James' diary of his travels with the band. Peppered with memories, comments and insights from the band members, this book is an eclectic mix of perspectives. There are explanations...