Comments on: Pondering the pages ~ The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner’s Semester at America’s Holiest University by Kevin Roose http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/ Murder, mystery & history Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:05:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Marcia http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-/#comment-2013 Marcia Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:41:26 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2013 Kevin Roose does write about his interview with Dr. Falwell in this book. It was interesting that he choose to make it more about the person than about beliefs and doctrines. And what he comes away from that interview was interesting also. He didn't/doesn't agree with the teachings/beliefs/practices but he liked him as a man and a man of integrity, in the sense that Dr. Falwell never wavered or backtracked. He also writes about Dr. Falwell's passing, the effect on the staff and student body and staying on campus for the funeral. Kevin Roose does write about his interview with Dr. Falwell in this book. It was interesting that he choose to make it more about the person than about beliefs and doctrines. And what he comes away from that interview was interesting also. He didn’t/doesn’t agree with the teachings/beliefs/practices but he liked him as a man and a man of integrity, in the sense that Dr. Falwell never wavered or backtracked. He also writes about Dr. Falwell’s passing, the effect on the staff and student body and staying on campus for the funeral.

]]> By: Another New Feature — Mailbox “Monday” « The Pew Reviews http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-1/#comment-2012 Another New Feature — Mailbox “Monday” « The Pew Reviews Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:14:11 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2012 [...] on a Mailbox Monday; Kevin Roose’s book The Unlikely Disciple. She has a review of the book here (which you should read). I’m hoping the publicist comes through for me — I think a [...] [...] on a Mailbox Monday; Kevin Roose’s book The Unlikely Disciple. She has a review of the book here (which you should read). I’m hoping the publicist comes through for me — I think a [...]

]]> By: Warren http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-1/#comment-2011 Warren Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:54:34 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2011 I'm a Liberty grad (class of '86) and I'm looking forward to reading this one. I've heard from some folks who were on campus while Roose was there, and they all seemed pretty interested in his take on things (though one resented being "written about like we're some pack of gorillas in the Congo that he was able to observe up close." Also ironic that Roose was the last person to interview Jerry before he died (not sure if he discussed that in the book). I’m a Liberty grad (class of ’86) and I’m looking forward to reading this one. I’ve heard from some folks who were on campus while Roose was there, and they all seemed pretty interested in his take on things (though one resented being “written about like we’re some pack of gorillas in the Congo that he was able to observe up close.”

Also ironic that Roose was the last person to interview Jerry before he died (not sure if he discussed that in the book).

]]> By: Marcia http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-1/#comment-2010 Marcia Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:09:48 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2010 It is very interesting. I enjoyed this author's take on the whole situation because he actually lived the life for 4 months blending in with his new peer set. It is very interesting. I enjoyed this author’s take on the whole situation because he actually lived the life for 4 months blending in with his new peer set.

]]> By: Marcia http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-1/#comment-2009 Marcia Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:08:20 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2009 If my copy didn't already have a new home it'd be on it's way to you. I think you would enjoy this one. While I lean much more in Kevin's direction nevertheless it was very enlightening and I'm glad I picked up. If my copy didn’t already have a new home it’d be on it’s way to you. I think you would enjoy this one. While I lean much more in Kevin’s direction nevertheless it was very enlightening and I’m glad I picked up.

]]> By: Marcia http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-/#comment-2008 Marcia Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:06:16 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2008 Thank you. It was kind of an addictive read. He had quite the semester and it ended on a very emotional note. Thank you. It was kind of an addictive read. He had quite the semester and it ended on a very emotional note.

]]> By: Marcia http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-2/#comment-2007 Marcia Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:04:50 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2007 It is very entertaining. Just remember to keep an open mind! :-) It is very entertaining. Just remember to keep an open mind! :-)

]]> By: Carol http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-1/#comment-2006 Carol Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:52:32 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2006 This one sounds really interesting, it's already on my TBR list. This one sounds really interesting, it’s already on my TBR list.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-1/#comment-2005 Elizabeth Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:28:27 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2005 I definitely want to read this one. Since my education was kinda the opposite - very conservatively religious for the first 13 years, and the public university - I have a feeling I will relate to the author, although possibly in a backwards way. I definitely want to read this one. Since my education was kinda the opposite – very conservatively religious for the first 13 years, and the public university – I have a feeling I will relate to the author, although possibly in a backwards way.

]]> By: bermudaonion http://printedpage.us/2009/04/15/pondering-the-pages-the-unlikely-disciple-a-sinners-semester-at-americas-holiest-university-by-kevin-roose/comment-page-1/#comment-2004 bermudaonion Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:16:45 +0000 http://printedpage.us/?p=2899#comment-2004 Great review. This is in my TBR pile and I look forward to reading it. (We pass Liberty every time we drive to my in-laws.) Great review. This is in my TBR pile and I look forward to reading it. (We pass Liberty every time we drive to my in-laws.)

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