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Sheila A.: IMG On Storytelling: The Powells.com Interview with Donald Miller



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Through Painted Deserts: Light, God, and Beauty on the Open Road

by Donald Miller

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ISBN13: 9780785209829
ISBN10: 0785209824
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Fueled by the belief that something better exists than the mundane life they've been living, free spirits Don and Paul set off on an adventure-filled road trip in search of deeper meaning, beauty, and an explanation for life. Many young men dream of such a trip, but few are brave enough to actually attempt it. Fewer still have the writing skills of Donald Miller, who records the trip with wide-eyed honesty in achingly beautiful prose. In this completely revised edition, he discusses everything from the nature of friendship, the reason for pain, and the origins of beauty.

As they travel from Texas to Oregon in Paul's cantankerous Volkswagen van, the two friends encounter a variety of fascinating people, witness the fullness of nature's splendor, and learn unexpected lessons about themselves, each other, and even God.

A record of a classic road trip. Miller's tale is full of serendipitous adventures and thoughtful Christian reflection . . . offering the sort of deep-thought wanderings into meaning and significance that are the meat of college-age existence . . . a reminder that life was meant to be lived, not just gotten through. (Publishers Weekly)

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Fueled by the belief that something better exists than the mundane life they've been living, free spirits Don and Paul set off on an adventure-filled road trip in search of deeper meaning, beauty, and an explanation for life.

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UnderwoodTR, November 2, 2006 (view all comments by UnderwoodTR)
I absolutely loved this book. I find it crazy that it was a flop when Donald Miller first had it published. This is my favorite of his books.

To be honest, after reading this book the overwhelming feeling that I have is "heavy". I feel that I'm lugging too much through life. Simplicity is beautiful.

And, besides, I love the way he writes. His words inspire me.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780785209829
Subtitle:
Light, God, and Beauty on the Open Road
Author:
Miller, Donald
Author:
Miller, Donald
Publisher:
Thomas Nelson Publishers
Subject:
Christian Life
Subject:
Religious
Subject:
West (u.s.)
Subject:
Travelers
Subject:
Spirituality - General
Subject:
Christian Life - Spiritual Growth
Subject:
Travel
Subject:
West (U.S.) Description and travel.
Subject:
Christian life -- Miscellanea.
Publication Date:
August 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.60x5.58x.74 in. .62 lbs.

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