The Purpose Driven Life by Richard Warren, Rick Warren (2002)

I started reading The Purpose Driven Life at the request of a friend who was going through a difficult time in her life. The book is designed to teach the reader about God's purpose for his/her life and how to live in such a way as to fulfill that purpose. It contains 40 short chapters (4-5 pages each) and suggests reading 1 chapter a day for 40 days (a symbolic number in the bible...40 days of rain, 40 days in the desert, etc.) The book recommends reading it with a friend so that you can stay accountable to the reading, discuss each chapter with that person, and better absorb the message.

The book is designed for Christians at any point in their faith. It does not matter if you are new to Christianity or have been following God for 60 years, it has something to teach you or reinforce in you wherever you are in your walk. Pastor Rick Warren does a good job of defining God's purpose for our lives as found in the scriptures. He writes in a very accessible way and because you only read 1 short chapter a day, you have time to let each message sink in. While at times some of the messages seem basic, it is through mastering the basics that we can grow and evolve into more authentic, committed Christians.

In addition to writing about God's purpose for us, Pastor Warren provides practical ways to fulfill our role. Each chapter concludes with a "Point to Ponder" (the message of the chapter), a "Verse to Memorize" (to reinforce God's purpose for us) and a "Question to Ask" (so that we can apply the message to our own life). All in all, it is a very practical and useful book that, whether you read with a friend or on your own, will provide daily encouragement that will enrich your life. It is the type of book that you'll be able to pick up many times in your life to help guide you in your Christian walk.

I like rick warren book because its easy to read. it makes you think about the decisions you make on a daily basis. i was surprised at how his questons make you think and dig deep into yourself. it makes you tell the truth about yourself.each time you read one of his books and answer the questions ,your answer will be different , because your at a different place in your life. I had ordered what on earth am i here for? i was going to give it to my aunt but they were out of it so i got the journal instead. so i look forward to using it. i had already purchased one on ebay to let someone read it. i also have his cd to the book. it's a perfect book to have to help you with your spiritual journey. i'm also trying to get my church members to read it. we are working on the date.

This book is an easy read. Even if one does not agree with everything Rick Warren writes, his underlying message of getting closer to God and obeying his laws will inspire you to learn more about the Bible. If this book brings at least one person back to his church and practice living faithfully, it is worth it. This book has done that for me. I have been inspired to join faith sharing groups as well as discussing this book with my friends. It has been a good thing for all of us. When two or more gather in his name ... can only lead to good. God Bless.

This book is a must have. This is all the great things I have heard over the years combined into one book. Great job Rick Warren!!! Your day and God are very proud to put out such a piece! Don't even think about buying this, just buy it and read or listen to it regularly.

The chapters are short and easily read in a short time. I had had 2 copies previously and gave them out to interested friends. Now I have my own copy back and am enjoying the time spent reading.

I've sent 2 inquries cuz my ordrer was supposed to arrive on 4/25 and still hasn't and i have not received a status from seller. am very disappoined with this transaction. I WANT A FULL REFUND!!

Easy read, the book takes you through forty chapters. It is designed to be read one day at a time, so you can think about what you read and let it sink in before you go on to the next. This is explained in reference to so many things in the Bible was done or took fourty days. Interesting!

The book has 40 short chapters that utilize the scriptures to explain why we are here, why were we born, and what is our purpose on earth. It also talks about the reason for the church and why its good to fellowship with others. This book changed my life. Read it. you will like it.

Please don't waste your money! I am a born-again Christian and have read this book. This book is full of misquoted scripture and does not clearly present the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is no mention of the Law (10 Commandments which is a mirror to show us how sinful we are Romans 3:23, that we are not good people Mark 10:18), sin, hell, righteousness, grace, repentance, and the list goes on. If you really want to know what your 'purpose' is in life, read your Bible. That is all you need.

This book is a blessing it really helps you on your spiritual journey and it helps with your spiritual growth in christ.

Excellent book written by Rick Warren of Saddleback Church. A real lifter of spiritual guidance. Highly recommend for someone who has lost a loved one or is suffering from other disastrous issues in life.

Each day the daily lesson is very inspiring. You have something to thin about as you go through your day. I love this book and have encoouraged my young adult daughter to read it. It helps you get focused on God and your purpose.

I LOVE THAT BOOK. IT REALLY HELP ME TO GET CLOSER TO GOD SOMEHOW. IT BASICLY MAKE ME FOCUS ON GOD. IT'S ALL ABOUT GOD.

I bought this book because one of my friends recommended that I should read it. He said, "It will make you think about the purpose of life." This book helped me a lot, because it helped me realize many things which I didn't notice before, or didn't pay much attention to. By reading this book I realized that I had accomplished many things in life, but so many of them only brought me temporary joy and happiness. So many things which I tried to achieve now seemed worthless because I now knew that I won't live on earth forever, and enjoy everything which I had tried to achieve. It helped me understand that there is nothing more joyful than getting to know the Creator (God) and having a personal relationship with him. This book brought a significant change in my life, which not only I noticed but people around me. I now knew that there is no point of living if God isn't in my personal life. Nothing will make me happy without God because he made me to have a personal relationship with him through the Calvary where the blood of Jesus was shed for my trespassings. Overall, I would reccomend this book to every person who is looking for the purpose of life and wants to find joy that will not bring temporary happiness, but will last forever in a close relationship to God.

I decided to buy this book as a reference guide about life and the connection to God. It is interesting, I will finish reading it.

I love this book! It will give you a whole new insight about life and why/how we are here. It all makes sense too! It's a book that you can read, your children should read and just one that you can pass around to all.

For years I struggled with why I was unhappy at church. I couldn't put my finger on the problem and often felt I was simply being overly critical. I felt a strong desires to stop attending but a great deal of guilt about those feelings. I came across a copy of this book and it was the light at the end of the tunnel. Never in almost forty years had I heard such things at church. I now knew what I had missing all these years and was able to make the transition to a new church knowing exactly what I was looking for. I am now no longer bound to a go no where church and am totally free from the feelings of guilt.

This very simple book is packed with the truth that "Real Christians" thrive on. There is no condemnation, for anyone! It is about a God of love, who loves you and desires that you love others. It takes you through 40 basic steps of that process. Simple enough to understand the first time profound enough to re-read for a lifetime. We can never love too much! We can never be reassured of being loved enough.

It doesn't matter if you are not a Christian! This book seriously packs all the information and viewpoints about life that will get you seriously thinking about your true purpose in life. Go through this amazing 40 day journey and apply all the things learnt! Its truly life-changing!!!

This is one of the best books I have ever read. I liked it so much I bought extra copies and gave them to friends and family. I would recommend this book to everyone.

I am an Entrepreneurship student at Jackson State Univ. andthis book was reccommendent by my professor. The books arrived in excellent condition, and it is a keeper on my book shelve.

This book is going to be a great journey to my purpose in life! Through God! It is a very simple step to making one of the biggest changes in my life.

I absolutley love this book. It's more like a daily devotion and I've already given it to my friend and my husband is reading it too. It has really changed our thinking and how we live our lives day to day. This is a must read for every preson, no matter what they believe or worship!

While I agree with the basic theology of "The Purpose Driven Life", keep in mind that Rev. Warren uses almost a dozen different Bible translations in presenting scripture verses in his book. I do not agree with this type of methodology in presenting his message to the reader. It seems to me like he is scouring different translations to find the one "perfect" translation of a scripture verse that agrees with what he wants to say.

While Rev. Warren presents nothing unsound in his theology by doing this, my feeling is that it's still a very dangerous thing to get into the habit of doing. Almost anyone can present almost any point of view by simply searching for a particular verse (or phrase from a verse) that meets the criteria they want. This is really a danger of taking the Bible literally AND not having a sound teacher to present it to his readers (or congregation or audience).

My advice for Rev. Warren and others like him, and to someone who decides to buy and read "The Purpose Driven Life", is that the book will gain much more credibility if the author/minister takes one AND JUST ONE translation of the Bible to use for proof texts AND STICKS WITH THAT ONE TRANSLATION, and not use a dozen translations to pick-and-choose whichever verse they feel makes their point of view sound the best.

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE WAY AND THE TRUTH, THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO READ, IT DOESNT GET ANY CLEARER THAN THIS.....IT IS BY FAR ONE OF THE TOP TEN ON THE MARKET, I WOULD BET MY LIFE ON IT.....YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS BOOK....GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

This is an excellent book and was kept in excellent condition. Shipped quickly as promised. Thanks!