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Review: The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley

May 27, 2009

I recently read Andy Stanley’s newest book, The Principle of the Path, and I must admit that its message might be one of the most important for today’s society. A trend in culture in general (as well as my own life) is to isolate events as unimportant in themselves or insignificant in light of our lives as a whole. Stanley’s book combats that thought directly by repeatedly stating that each action we choose points us in a direction which will eventually lead us to a destination. Instead of ignoring the importance of small (or large) decisions, we must choose wisely to follow a wise path.

Stanley writes his book as though he was having a personal conversation with his reader. The Principle of the Path reads comfortably (that is, in style–the content proves more difficult to swallow), and as such Stanley’s call to redirection feels possible, as though he personally walks with you each step of the way. If you have heard Andy preach before, don’t be surprised if you imagine his voice speaking the words on the page.

I recommend this book highly; it has the potential to change lives.