Book Review: "Surfing for God"

Michael John Cusick’s “Surfing For God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle” was definitely an interesting read, and not at all what I expected when I was looking for a book to read. Although the writing was very easy to read, and had an impeccable flow, I felt the combination of topics in the book to be lacking, and somewhat offensive. I was taken aback by the amount of times that Cusick referred to men who divulge in pornography to be “broken.” Yes, everybody is invited to his or her own opinion, but to refer to somebody as broken because of their interests (for lack of a better word) is a little judgmental. I was not looking for an inspirational read, but many of the messages in the book pushed me away from Cusick’s opinions. I do consider myself to be a spiritual person, but maybe I’m just not on the same wavelength as Cusick. The target audience was somewhat small, as well. As a man, I was offended by what felt like an attack on men, rather than on pornography itself.

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Book Review: "Surprised by Laughter"

If you're anything like me, you are probably looking into this book with some idea that it is going to be a humorous tale about the life and inspirations of C. S. Lewis. Terry Lindvall's "Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of C. S. Lewis" read more like a college textbook than something that should have been a cozy read. As somebody with a degree in English, I'm over the whole need to analyze somebody's life in a textbook fashion. While this book may prove ideal for a classroom setting, I couldn't help but regret my decision to read this book. I'm sure some of you reading this may find it enjoyable, but if you're looking for a relaxing book, I suggest looking elsewhere. I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.