My Beautiful Idol

By Pete Gall

The author of My Beautiful Idol is on a quest to be successful-in a lucrative job at an advertising agency, in ministry work, even in his relationships. And in a futile attempt to control the sources... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310283108
• ISBN13: 9780310283102
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Amazing... just amazing!

This is one of the most honest and transparent books I have ever read. It was awesome to see the journey, the challenges, the triumphs, and the ability to be ok with uncertainty, all come together in this great book. I saw so much of myself in this book, and I loved seeing where I made some better choices, played it safer (rarely a good thing), or completely missed the mark as to what the future could hold. I hope you will pick up this quick read, and immerse yourself in thinking outside normal christian doctrine. God bless you all.

A punch in the face

After reading and rereading parts of this book, my eyes are more open to how relationships work in my life.. relationships between me and other and between myself and God. I think this books is gut-wrenchingly honest in ways that I've only seen from authors like Anne Lamott, Mike Yaconelli and Brennan Manning. Buy one for your house and buy one for a gift because once you read it, you'll want to tell your friends about this book!

Honestly Christian

Do you have trouble identifying with Christian books because the people in them bear no resemblance to the real-life Christianity you live every day? Because they depict Christianity as a destination filled with sunshine and sweetness when you know it's a journey filled with outrageous highs and befuddling lows? Because you feel they're not telling the whole, unvarnished, bare-knuckled story of faith? Pete Gall offers an alternative to those books -- a revealing, honest struggle with faith. And best of all, when you close the book, you don't feel like he's arrived at the "Destination." You know he's simply moved on down that same road you're traveling, and offered you a glimpse of how the journey can be made better and better.

My Beautiful Review of a My Beautiful Idol

My Beautiful Idol is a funny, sad, uplifting, enlightening, and sometimes cringe inducing look into the life of a regular "Christian" guy. Although filled with extraordinary stories, somehow you can't help but find yourself identifying with both his inflated insecurities and wry observations on Christian culture writ large. A quotable work - definitely worth a read.

Not a gushy HUG, just reality

A true story told about a difficult struggle toward God's open arms. The point is not the gushy hug, but about the pain and paths to get there, to truly want to be in His arms, and to appreciate the road on the way. Good work Pete, I'm proud of you.