Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Book Review: Walking from East to West: An Autobiography by Ravi Zacharias

I first heard Ravi Zacharias speak over the radio as an undergrad. His weekly program, "Let My People Think" was almost a staple in my life all the way to senior year. Having only listened to him through the radio/online, I used to have an image of a scholar sitting in his armchair with his fingers stroking his chin as he expounded on life's toughest questions - Does God exist? How could a loving God allow good people to suffer? and so on. This image was erased when I heard him speak, live, as part of the Veritas Forum in Columbia University in April 2006. I was convinced that he did not think of all his answers just from reading books and thinking in his arm chair. His perspective comes from a genuine, real life experience which he talks about in this book.

It is an easy, yet captivating read about the story of how God set His heart upon a young man who almost gave it all up and changed his life into something he neither could ask for or imagine. You will read about how God transformed this man into someone who today is able to reach world leaders, CEOs, intellectuals - anyone with a gripping question in their heart. Ravi's narration is simple, candid, and humble. The story will be a breath of fresh air among all the medical textbooks and journal articles you are reading - a reminder that God, the Master weaver who leaves no detail unattended, has a plan for each of our lives.

To borrow a copy, please email phow@. Otherwise, you can purchase a copy at Amazon. Believe me, it's going to be worth it.

You can learn more about Ravi Zacharias at his website at RZIM.