Reading Jesus is a personal journey through the fundamental Biblical stories. As celebrated author Mary Gordon ponders the intense strangeness of a deity in human form; unresolved moral ambiguities within the text; and the problem posed to her as an enlightened reader by the miracle of the Resurrection. What she rediscovers—and reinterprets with her signature candor; intelligence; and straightforwardness—is a rich store of overlapping; sometimes conflicting teachings that feel both familiar and tantalizingly elusive.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. this is one of the best biographies I've readBy Scarecrow RepairFor my purposes; this is one of the best biographies I've read. Almost a page turner. Doesn't flood you with details; but has sources if you want more detail. I could nitpick that he mentions the French entering the War in the spring of 1778 without mentioning it was the fall 1777 Battle of Saratoga which convinced the French that the colonists had a chance; probably because Washington had nothing to do with that battle. But I suspect that even if you know only the barest minimum of the times; this won't matter.I've never read any other George Washington biography; and perhaps that is why this one seems so good; and maybe this would be a great introductory biography. I had thought of George Washington as just your typical stuffed shirt elite gentleman farmer; and this book changed that view. He was a fascinating character; always exploring new and innovative ways to make his farm better.This concentrates on his curiousity; experimentation; and detailed record keeping; so if you want details of his military record or Presidential years; look elsewhere.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Washington the Military-Economic StrategistBy J. DobleRegardless of what you think about innovations in 18th century agriculture and husbandry; the book's analysis of how Washington's business career influenced his capabilities and perspectives as a political and military leader are indispensible. While his battlefield record is barely average; the fact that he served simultaneously as battlefield strategist; spy master; chief procurement officer; logistics officer; AND the accountant for the entire armed forces make me marvel that he had time to breathe much less lead anyone in battle. He fought several battles for soldier pay; recruitment efficiencies; and cost savings that would have caused the rebellion to fall apart otherwise. While many focused on guns and bullets; he focused on whose economy and supply chain would collapse first. I haven't seen this material covered anywhere else; and it has convinced me that Washington truly was the indispensible Founding Father.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A worthy read by Edward G. Lengel.By R. LindseyVery insightful to the trials which accompanied the birth of our nation ... the efforts under Providence to stabilize the economy using local resources in conjunction with exports; for example. It was refreshing to remember time is a necessary component in such a process. George Washington's unique traits and vision most certainly were instrumental in forming our great Nation.
