A review by perilous1
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Paul W. Brand

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.