Max on Life

March 14, 2011
Lucadoâwith more than 100 million books and other products available âgathers nearly 180 questions he's fielded over the years as both author and pastor to create a compendium of sound, biblical advice sure to resonate with readers. The San Antonio, Tex., pastor's down-to-earth style is much in evidence, as is his acute understanding of Scripture and how to apply it. He answers such tough questions as, "Does God lead us through feelings?"; "How can I increase my faith that my prayers will be answered?"; and "What does God think of the suicide victim?" Readers will find questions about sex, working overtime, purgatory, and worry; just about everything a Christian might ask, Lucado answers with logic, spiritual insight, and wisdom. Sections include Hope, Hurt, Help, Him/Her, Home, Haves/Have-Nots, and Hereafter. Lucado also offers an addendum of his best advice for writers, as well as Scripture and topical indexes. Max's many fans will snap up this book; those looking for answers will search its pages as well.

Author and preacher Max Lucado is back with a question-and-answer session in his latest work. Those who ask the questions are a myriad of different men and women, an approach that gives the production the sounds of a live presentation. Wayne Shepherd takes the part of the author delivering the answers. In essence, Lucado covers most of the basic questions on life and Christianity. Shepherd does a decent job reading Lucado's answers though he doesn't project much personality. For example, he delivers a lighthearted response in the same tone as a serious one. Since this book uses a Q&A format, it may serve the listener better to have a print copy for quicker reference to specific questions. T.D. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine