Like a cross between a hermeneutical 'capture the flag' and a theological 'Where's Waldo?' * Chicago Sun-Times *
They offer a welcome portrait of what's possible when you have three chords and the truth. * Books and Culture *
I wouldn't be at all surprised if after you read a few of these sermons you'll be hungrier for a more meaningful life. -- Scott Calhoun, @U2.com
What I want to holler is the great news that this book, these sermons inspired by the lyrics of U2, really is a fine collection. Get Up Off Your Knees simply cannot be summarized. Each sermon deserves its own critical and prayerful engagement. -- Byron Borger * Coalition For Christian Outreach *
Whiteley, Maynard, and company have created a book that could have been subtitled 'A Brief Look at Christianity for Novices'. You might not know the theological jargon, but if you're a U2 fan you probably have experienced the sorts of things these writers were taught about at their divinity schools. -- Angela Pancella, U2.com
It will stretch you, inspire you, make you think-but perhaps most important, bring you to prayer in an active and engaged way. . . . Raewynne and Beth have put together a beautifully concise, but well argued rationale for meeting God in popular culture, and provided some ideas of how to go about helping us do it. -- Mary Hess * Luther Seminary *
