Book a Week 2012 #21

Seven: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker

I liked this book more than I thought I would. Jen's writing is very conversational. I wasn't expecting too many "deep thoughts" about her seven month experiment, but I was pleasantly surprised. Bolding mine.

For most American Christians, this [mutiny against excess] will begin with deconstruction., but the real thrill is in the reconstruction. I don't want to base my life on what I'm against. How boring. That's not inspiring enough motivation. I imagine the sooner we untether from the trap of "more," the clearer this will all become. We're building the scaffolding; the real construction comes next.