The Great Good Thing. A Book Review.

Before I read this book, I had never heard of Andrew Klavan who is a well-known, award-winning novelist, nor had I read any of his previous work. What attracted me to this book was the subtitle: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ.

The Great Good Thing is Andrew Klavan's story. He is that secular Jew and this is his memoir. This is the account of how, in his words, "by the hilarious mercy of God, I had made my way to the great good thing."

In the first chapter, Klavan is heading to the church to be baptized; in the last chapter the baptism takes place. In the thirteen chapters between, Klavan shares some of the events of his life that played a part in leading him to the great good thing.

This is not a typical conversion tale, if indeed there is such a thing. It is not a book about doctrine or theology. It is an interesting, well-written account of an agnostic Jew who ends up at a baptismal font at the age of 50. Klavan is very open about how he fought the call of God, a call first glimpsed in a childhood Christmas at the home of a beloved babysitter.

The Great Good Thing: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ is Andrew Klavan's life story. It is wonderfully written, just as might be expected from an award winning writer. It is interesting account of an interesting man's journey to Christ. A highly recommended read.

I received a free copy of The Great Good Thing by Andrew Klavan from Book Look Bloggers and Thomas Nelson Publishing in exchange for my honest opinion.