This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Marion Pember earned a bachelor of arts in sociology from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas, and a master of divinity in New Testament from the American Baptist Seminary of the West in Berkeley, California. He also completed a master of science in guidance and counseling and later a master of arts in marriage and family counseling. Marion Pember served as an Army chaplain for 30 years. After retiring he served as a volunteer fire service chaplain. He and his wife Carol live in Shawnee, Kansas and are active in their local church. They have two children and six grandchildren.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
God in a Box: Thoughts from a Recovering Fundamentalist by Marion Pember is a book that will expose you more to God and spirituality and clear up a lot of misgivings about religion and spirituality. The author introduces the concept of a 'God Box,' the box where we can keep our personal beliefs about God. It is an insightful and thought provoking book that also sheds more light on the Bible, scriptures and the myths regarding them. He also tells readers how questioning can encourage growth and there need not be an answer for everything. The author's thoughts and concepts in the book are a stimulant for growth.
The book is an interesting read and some of the author’s viewpoints are good and will motivate readers to look into themselves and change their perspective on God, Christianity and religion. The author delves deep into the Christian fundamental traditions and it is an ideal book for those looking to widen their knowledge about God and improve their relationship with themselves and God. The book also speaks about the author's journey from that of a fundamentalist Christian to a Christian agnostic.
The concept of keeping beliefs in a God Box is unique and it is interesting to know what type of God each one has in their God Box. The encompassing spirit of God and his active presence in the Universe is the dominant theme of the book. The importance of the church and its role in providing a healthy atmosphere of support to the community is also discussed.
