Reading for Life:
100 Christian College Teachers
Reflect on the Books That Shaped Their Lives
Discover the books that have influenced the thinking of over 100 dedicated teachers from one of the country´s foremost Christian liberal arts institutions. If you believe that education should continue after college and throughout life, this book is for you. Written especially for college graduates and avid readers, Reading for Life provides helpful direction from trustworthy guides who teach across the disciplines. Every contributor considers one to three significant works, providing a solid paragraph of review and reflection for each. The reader gets a clear sense of a book´s contents, along with its impact. And book entries range from the academic to the personal, with contributors often describing reading experiences candidly, allowing glimpses into their own lives and struggles. Reading for Life is not simply a guide, but a collection of stories: individual encounters with authors and ideas that have been transformational. Many contributors also express how the books they chose have enriched their faith or challenged them to engage culture. Reading for Life presents hundreds of intriguing book descriptions from teachers who want to promote life-long learning.