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Making Life Rich Without Any Money
by Phil Callaway
Harvest House Publishers, Eugene OR 97402. Paper, 210 pp. ISBN 1-56507-899-3 .
Here is a true "Everyman's" book -- a collection of essays on a topic important to every human being: what are true riches?
Award-winning columnist Phil Callaway was raised in poverty and so understandably spent many years of his life pursuing the dream of "financial security." He has since changed his goals, but this is no holier-than-thou diatribe against money and comfort; rather, it is a delightful journey along a road which leads to the eternal wealth the human heart really yearns for.
It's a joyful journey because Callaway has a way with words, and sparkling wit. He launches with reflections on the current pace of life:
"I don't know about you, but I'm so tired, I get winded riding escalators. I'm tired of paying $14.95 for books that tell me how to save money. I'm tired of traffic jams, to-do lists, and microwave dinners. And most of all, I'm tired of trading the things that matter most for the things that don't... all because I'm moving at the speed of stress."
Just reading this gem of a book helps you to slow down and smell the roses. The laughter and love will heal your spirit. It is packed full of stories of real people who discovered true riches in life, and their experiences will inspire you to find your own "pot of gold."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Phil Callaway is the editor of Servant Magazine, a publication of the Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada. His humorous short stories have appeared in New Man, Focus on the Family, and Marriage Partnership, and his other books include Honey, I Dunked the Kids; and The Total Christian Guy. He appears in the video series, "The Big Picture," and is a frequent speaker at churches and retreats. He may be contacted at phil.callaway@pbi.ab.ca .
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