Following Christ in a Consumer Society: The Spirituality of Cultural Resistance

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Summary: A Good but Dated Critique fo Consumerism
Review: Given that this book was first written in 1981 and revised in 1991, the concepts contained herein are somewhat dated. That said, there is still much to be gleaned from this Catholic treatment of what it means to follow Christ in today's consumerist culture.

Kavanaugh is at his best in vividly describing and exposing the machinations of global consumerism and the commodification of human life that has driven capitalism. The ways in which human life has become commodified and malformed socially, politically and economically are vividly portratyed in a challenging and sobering way.

While Kavanaugh's work is self-consciously geared toward a Roman Catholic audience, there is much to be gleaned here by all Christians. If anything, the ascendancy of globalization and radical consumerism that has ocurred since the 1990's makes the statements in this book more relevant than ever. There are certainly many issues and forms of language used in this book that are proglematic and need revision, but despite such things, the overarching prophetic critique contained herein is one that is very important for Christians to listen too. Highly recommended.

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Summary: amazing
Review: This book is for all people. It is a wonderful account for the search that we humans make to "keep up with the Jones"" but never feel fufilled. It explains what is missing and why we are never satisified with tangible wants and desires for a long period of time. Everyone should read this book. Well written and an easy quick read. Worth every minute.

Rating:
Summary: amazing
Review: This book is for all people. It is a wonderful account for the search that we humans make to "keep up with the Jones"" but never feel fufilled. It explains what is missing and why we are never satisified with tangible wants and desires for a long period of time. Everyone should read this book. Well written and an easy quick read. Worth every minute.