{"product_id":"9780615514819","title":"Growing Up Church of Christ","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn insightful look at life inside a conservative evangelical community-the Church of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in a big church in a small town, Mike S. Allen's thoughts and stories come from his unique perspective as the son of a famous preacher. Some of his memories are fond and some are, naturally, conflicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative also includes sharing from dozens of other believers who talk about their experiences in a place where folks sometimes held strong, heaven-or-hell opinions about various doctrines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSprinkled with wit and wisdom, \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Church of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e is a memory book that eventually leads to a crossroad: remain in the church of one's youth or take strides in a different direction?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eReviews:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A narrative with funny, poignant memories.\" \u003cbr\u003e-Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Speaking as one who 'grew up Church of Christ,' author Mike Allen has crafted a written time capsule that literally transported me back to childhood in a single evening. His superb collection of personal vignettes is delivered in a heartwarming and vulnerable style that taps into a wide range of emotions from laughter to tears - at times in but a single page. I read it in one sitting and enjoyed every minute.\" \u003cbr\u003e-Dr. Joe Alexander, associate dean of The Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, Belmont University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Church of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, Mike Allen strikes a unique balance. He manages to give us a fun and nostalgic trip back to our youth, while at the same time provoking thought on some weighty matters.\" \u003cbr\u003e-Steve Lake, regional director of advancement, Harding University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike S. Allen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50056722481392,"sku":"9780615514819","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615514819_p0.jpg?v=1784730603","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615514819","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}