“Good, but needs to be thought through.”
A good book, generally very practical and down to earth. Some very helpful ideas and suggestions. An easy read and very lively, but perhaps doesn't allow for all Christian personalities and their way of doing things. Although it tries to be relaxed and not frantic, perhaps it leaves us with a sense of guilt or inadequacy that is not entirely justified?
Rico doesn't say much about waiting for a response from, particularly, more mature people, who are unlikely to respond positively to a 'pushy' approach and you may have to wait a long time for them to have confidence in you, or have a sense of need that they think you may be able to help with. Younger people are much more trusting more quickly and are aware that they don't have the answers to life, so may be prepared to respond to an approach from a believer more quickly. Rico's example of his dying grandmother, while sad and very serious, and which enabled him to point up an idol in his own life, is none the less not something he should unreasonably beat himself about. She almost certainly knew of Rico and his brother's views and had rejected them. These things are in the Lord's hands.
I liked the emphasis on the seriousness of witness and the need of unbelievers with the outcome for them being Hell if they do not repent. We need to keep this continually in mind.
I would recommend this book as a stimultating read and challenge, subject to the provisos made above.
