{"product_id":"growing-up-church-of-christ-mike-s-allen-9780615514819","title":"Growing Up Church of Christ","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn insightful look at life inside a conservative evangelical community-the Church of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing up in a big church in a small town, Mike S. Allen's thoughts and stories come from his unique perspective as the son of a famous preacher. Some of his memories are fond and some are, naturally, conflicted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative also includes sharing from dozens of other believers who talk about their experiences in a place where folks sometimes held strong, heaven-or-hell opinions about various doctrines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSprinkled with wit and wisdom, \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Church of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e is a memory book that eventually leads to a crossroad: remain in the church of one's youth or take strides in a different direction?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eReviews: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A narrative with funny, poignant memories.\" -Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Speaking as one who 'grew up Church of Christ, ' author Mike Allen has crafted a written time capsule that literally transported me back to childhood in a single evening. His superb collection of personal vignettes is delivered in a heartwarming and vulnerable style that taps into a wide range of emotions from laughter to tears - at times in but a single page. I read it in one sitting and enjoyed every minute.\" -Dr. Joe Alexander, associate dean of The Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, Belmont University \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Church of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, Mike Allen strikes a unique balance. He manages to give us a fun and nostalgic trip back to our youth, while at the same time provoking thought on some weighty matters.\" -Steve Lake, regional director of advancement, Harding University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike S. Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0615514812\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780615514819\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike S. Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.44d","brand":"Mike S. Allen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45331716997375,"sku":"9780615514819","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_afc1255e-39dd-4219-bf51-15091a066ff0.jpg?v=1713970704","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/growing-up-church-of-christ-mike-s-allen-9780615514819","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}