My
book, Embracing the
Gray: A Wing a Prayer, and A Doubter’s Resolve, has elicited a slew of letters and e-mails. Here are excerpts of some that have
come in…
I'm a little
over halfway through and it is remarkable! I've laughed and cried...sometimes
both at the same time!
J.E.
Started reading your book & can't put
it down. Good writing is something I like to soak up . . . so I'm soaking up
your book! Last night I cried reading about when you lost your brother,
especially your prayer that you not lose your faith again. Very moving! And
then I laughed so hard I shook the bed reading about your brownie from
Stuckey's! I just want you to know that it was life changing for me. I can't
thank you enough for writing it and for being so incredibly open &
vulnerable. I laughed so much but cried more.
M.H.
M.H.
Wow! Next step is the Movie!
D.C.
The fact that you book has
done so well is evidence of how well written it is, and how people appreciate
your raw openness about your faith and search for truth. I'm truly happy for
you, and how well received your book has been!
M.P.
M.P.
This is very uplifting and has many great
points of view!!
T.C.
T.C.
Love it.
One minute I was laughing, and the next minute I was crying. I have recommended
it to several of my friends.
L.K.
L.K.
Embracing the Gray reminds me of all of us
long-hair-hippie-freaks trying to be relevant and authentic with our faith.
Thanks for sharing your journey and reminding me where I came from!
D.R.
D.R.
Wonderful! I loved
this book. It really makes you think about a lot in your own life. I was
laughing one minute and crying the next. Thank you Mark for sharing.
B.M.
B.M.
Just wanted you to know that I read Embracing the Gray yesterday. A great
read. I can't believe how many shared experiences I had with you, only
separated by some geography. There were so many of his stories that were eerily
similar. I even suspect that our paths probably crossed at either a Petra
concert or Shawn Phillips performance. Anyway, thanks for the heads up on the
book. It was very moving and spiritually challenging.
R.S.
R.S.
Congrats on the book and it's success
apparent. Proud of you.... lotsa great worldview, faith and provocative thought
in that ancient head of yours my friend.
M.W.
M.W.
Just bought the book on Amazon tonight,
and couldn’t put it down for hours. Captivating stuff! Great
read! Interesting stories, some laugh-out-loud funny moments, and a great
message about grace. Loved it!
D.T.
D.T.
Mark, you're a
wonderful human being. Embracing the Gray
is a great read.
S.P.
Thoroughly enjoyable
read. Written the way I wish I could write, clear and to the point. Coming from
the same general era I enjoyed the music references. I could relate also to the
family turbulence resulting from a member with addictions. The journey is
always a big part but the destination is the biggest part.
B.W.
A lot going on with me right now. And a
lot swirling around in my head. So the timing for "Embracing The
Gray" is amazing.
U. F.
U. F.
I received your book today (call it a
birthday present from the Postal Service), and I have to say, what an amazing
story so far! It is the epitome of a "book I can't put down." What
you've written about in it, the struggles, and other questions you've had, are
very heavy subject matters, but you've managed to do it with that humor. I can
appreciate the sly jokes, and the puns, as I enjoy subtlety like that. You
delve into some very personal, very deep subjects, and do it with a reflective
mood, but not one of regret, again, like myself. I'm really looking forward to
reading more of the book, but just thought I'd take a break to drop you a line
to say I'm really enjoying it!
B.B.
My son’s comment's about you and your
book led me to begin reading your intriguing and insightful book - keep up the
good work!
D.K.
D.K.
The big point, of
course, is that life is full of ambiguity, and the harder you try to force
everything into black or white categories, the less you are able to be
were God needs you to be, physically AND spiritually. The trouble is that when
that happens to folks who've made our lives miserable by their
"one-size-fits-all" judgments over the years, I don't always
have the compassion I should. Yet another of a thousand areas God still
has room to work in my life. You've given me plenty to think about.
P.R.
P.R.
Good Morning. I listened to you this am on Family
Life Radio in Albion, Michigan. Your word spoke clear to me and I am very
grateful for your kindness to share this incredible source of love and
understanding. I am looking forward to sharing this with my family and friends.
Bless you.
T.B.
T.B.
I read the whole
book in one sitting. It is fabulous. Meaty stuff. Funny stuff. Encouraging
stuff. You openly wrestles with so many things that are common to one seeking a
relationship with the Creator. My take away was to stay in the Eternal Now with
the Ever Present One.
P.M.
This has been one
of my FAVORITE reads recently. In a busy life where I have limited time to read
a book, I am so glad I chose this one! I was humbled, awed, encouraged, amused,
moved and uplifted reading it. Pretty much like every time we ever got to hang
out and have a conversation in person. I am over whelmed with gratitude that I
ever got to know you :) After years of distance, I still am glad to consider
you friend. The way you share yourself in the book is the same as the way you
share yourself in person... humbly, honestly, humorously, intelligently,
wholly. Reading your book was like experiencing a movement of the symphony of
your heart, fully orchestrated. And a somewhat familiar melody for anyone who's
ever known you, yet more fully orchestrated, and with parts not everyone has
heard all together. Yummy music... somehow created out of print on a page! Well
done, maestro!
L.M.
I continue to be
humbled by the response the book is generating. If you have read it and wish to correspond with me, I always
interact with any communiqués.
You can also read many reader reviews (97% are Five Stars) at:
Embracing the Gray is still available for a limited time as a 99 cent Kindle download
at that same link, or as a free PDF download at my website (donations
accepted):
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