Reviews

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, That's Me!: Applying Godly Principles to Discover the Real You! by Wy C. Martin

perilous1's review against another edition

4.0

I found the very first quote borrowed for this book was more than fitting:

"Men go abroad to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering." -- Saint Augustine

Those with any sort of biology or medical background will particularly appreciate this book, though laymen needn't be the least bit intimidated.

Filled with poignant medical observations and fascinating personal experiences regarding Leprosy, the book makes an ongoing analogy between physical and spiritual health. The authors draw out an array of medical examples, both the beautiful and the horrible, using them to illustrate the true nature of Christianity in relatively simplistic terms.

The term: 'body of Christ' is presented in ways I had never considered--but which made more perfect and poetic sense than I could have hoped. Tempered with deep compassion and genuine love for humanity in spite of its flaws and failings, the book is unwaveringly hopeful and filled with awe.

A fresh perspective on things I so easily take for granted.

homegrownbookpicks's review against another edition

5.0

I read this book aloud to my 13 year old to go along with a study of the human body. We had also read a biography of Dr. Brand recently, so this was a good next step.

The book included fascinating stories and factual information about the body systems, and then made the metaphor between our body and Christ’s body. And what a beautiful metaphor it is.

Dr. Brand had an amazing gift of scientific knowledge, and a deep love of God and people. This shone through brightly in the book. I can’t wait to read more Brand/Yancey collaborations. Next on my shelf is “The Gift of Pain”.