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There Are No Strong People asks: Is it possible to be hugely blessed by God - and still make a mess of your life? What is it we really all crave? Do good people do bad things? What do we do when we're disappointed? Are there clear steps towards success - and disaster? Why is unresolved anger so destructive?In this provocative, breathtakingly honest book, based on the story of the Bible's infamous rascal, Samson, Jeff explores some vital principles for living life well.This is a book that asks its readers to think, re-evaluate and dig deeper. Anyone who chooses to take up this challenge won't be disappointed.'This powerful, prophetic, perceptive and provocative book should be a bestseller. It reads like a Grisham novel - a real page-turner.' Lyndon Bowring'Riveting stuff! Jeff applies his unique 'tell it as it is' style to the familiar story of Samson, and his unexpurgated interpretation is a compelling read.' David Coffey'I have always loved Jeff's balanced, realistic and honest approach to Christianity and humanity. This book is no exception.' Fiona Castle'Jeff has made the story of Samson relevant and inspirational for a new generation.' Pete Greig'Vivid, stark and challenging.' John Glass… (more)
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There are ‘lessons’ throughout the text, outlined in chapter headings, such as: secrets can make us sick; dissatisfaction is likely to lead us into temptation; anger can be inflammable; even the strongest can fail. They make good points although few of them were relevant to me.
While it’s not a bad book, I found the style a bit annoying; the sentences are mostly quite short, and there is enormous text on most pages that looked as if it should be section headings, but was so big that it was disturbing. Moreover, the book lacked Lucas’s usual dry humour and is almost devoid of anecdotes.
Not up to his usual standard, in my opinion.