Comments on: Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller

By: Jason Petermann

Jason Petermann — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:25:55 +0000

Yes, Polprav, you can if you want.

By: Polprav

Polprav — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:00:10 +0000

Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?

By: Jason Petermann

Jason Petermann — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:52:33 +0000

Alright, a little late, I know. I had my wife pick a number between 1 and 5 (the number of comment posts) and the winner is…..

#1 – Anthony Guide

Congrats Anthony! I will get the book to you!

Jason

By: Shawn Martin

Shawn Martin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:49:55 +0000

To live a life worth living!

By: Dean

Dean — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:29:36 +0000

I have to agree with Jessica. He gets your attention, but I think that his teachings don’t actually contain much substance. Some of the content is also questionable (see http://www.9marks.org/partner/Article_Display_Page/0,,PTID314526%7CCHID598014%7CCIID2157892,00.html).

A couple of years ago, the pastor in charge of our singles group had us watch a video from his “Blue Like Jazz” DVD. It was filled with comedy, and the jokes kept coming every few seconds. When it came time to discuss the video though, none of us could easily tell what his main points were — not even the pastor, and he was a big fan of the guy.

I think that’s one problem with Miller. He tries to be cool and he uses plenty of humor, but this ultimately comes at the expense of the message itself.

By: Jessica Deal

Jessica Deal — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:12:30 +0000

I’ve read two of Miller’s books and I wasn’t too impressed. I just don’t think he really has that much to offer as an author. His experiences are pretty mediocre and his writing style is kind of boring. I feel like he’s trying too hard to be one of those “cool Christians” that aren’t traditional. Doesn’t feel genuine to me.

By: David Neuschwanger

David Neuschwanger — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:24:40 +0000

Jason, reading what you wrote, “get off of our butts and live to impact others” made reading what you wrote worth it! Give it to me straight and simple.
Just this morning I heard about a 13 yr. old girl from Aurora, Colorado that started orphanages in Peru that now raises thousands of fatherless/motherless children. Her family doesn’t have money, but she had a vision and determination. What an inspiration!

Thanks for the book review.
David

By: Anthony Geide

Anthony Geide — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:01:31 +0000

Awesome! That sounds like a good book. I’ve always liked Donald Miller’s writing style.