Finally, a blog tour for a book that is truly unique. Holy Roller (Finding Redemption and the Holy Ghost in a Forgotten Texas Church) by Julie Lyons is unlike any book I’ve featured here before. Holy Roller is a book of much personal confession, as well as an eyewitness account of God’s power in a black Pentecostal church.
The heck with bland inspirational fiction. Christians should be reading more creative non-fiction like this one.
From the cover:
This is Lyons’ firsthand investigation into God’s power, the activities of the Holy Spirit, and the inspiring results of prayer and faith in the lives of society’s overlooked people. It’s an eye-opening, entertaining, and inspiring tale that takes readers to unexpected places. In South Dallas, people search for answers and find them. They ask for help with overwhelming problems, and receive it. And when God performs a miracle during a Sunday church service, no one is surprised.
For more about Julie Lyons and the story behind Holy Roller, read an interview at Beliefnet.
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Looks like a great read!
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I love this book! I’ve read it at least twice and have bought several copies – I’ve given away 4, and have 3 more copies currently being read by 3 coworkers at the office (and they’ll be shared with others when I get those copies back). Since we all work in Dallas, the book is very relevant, and any of us could visit Body of Christ Assembly (and some of us probably will). Thanks for promoting/recommending it!
Cindy wins this one.
More books to give away soon.