Simplicity by Mark Salomon Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Simplicity
Book Review: Ok, but certainly not great.
Summary: 2 Stars
As a huge fan of The Crucified (Mark's first main band)- especially The Pillars of Humanity, I really wanted to enjoy reading this book. There were a number of times that I was truly gripped and I found myself wanting to read more, but the overall 'attitude' and cynicism always finally made me put the book down. I don't believe that there was one mention of Crucified that was not in a negative/ dismissive context, yet even all of the 'failings' of Stavesacre (Mark's current band) are written in a positive light - or Mark would finally reveal that 'it wasn't their fault anyway'. An example of this is the 'crazed pastor' of the conservative church at the start of the book. I found myself asking 'If he didn't want to preach at a church, why would you take the gig there in the first place?'
I just found the writing on the whole to be quite tackless and extremely biased even though there were some interesting stories.
Book Review: Relational
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed the conversational feel and honesty of "Simplicity." It felt like the author was in the living room telling stories peppered with introspection. There were many experiences told in the book to which I could easily relate, some that made me laugh out loud, some that made me angry, some that made my eyes tear up. As a musician myself, it was exciting for me to see various people groups & locales in the world (Huntington Beach, Washington state, Germany, Sweden..) through the eyes of a musician wanting to know God more and not be a fake. Without being preachy, Author Mark Salomon also spiced the book with challenges to Christians that can easily be met with intentional choice (as opposed to just floating along in life). By relaying aspects of his life experiences in rock music, Salomon led me to consider more carefully what following Jesus is about, especially as far as how I relate to other people. The book is a good reminder that Love can go a long way.
I'd love to sit & talk with the author... I just loved "Simplicity."
Book Review: Unbelievable Insight
Summary: 4 Stars
I couldn't put this book down once I received it. The stories that Mark tells give a much deeper understanding to the lyrics you find in all the Stavesacre songs. There were many times that I went back and listened to songs that I originally thought were just "stories" only to find that these were Mark's struggles.
I met Mark once in 1997 and I definitely knew he was an intense person. Reading this book will give you insight into that intensity, faith and drive that flows out of every song. As a fan, reading this was like one "aha!" moment after another...
Book Review: a great read
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book. Mark tells it like it is and sheds a lot of light on the issues some people may have with the band. I can seriously relate to a lot of the things he talks about, and he even made me realize things about myself that I never realized before. A must read for any Stavesacre fans and/or people who have issues with what the band or band members stand for.
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